Shot blasting or other paint removal

[Swarfing]

sounds like you did not have it strong enough? you have to make sure it is thoroughly mixed, attack the paint with the wire brush every now and then so it works into the paint and it should come off easy. I've stripped quite a few machines this way and even powder coated ones.

[craigrobbo]

I emptied a full bottle into just 3 liters of water, it was strong enough for me to have to leave the room for 10 minutes due to coughing like crazy.
Admittedly it did soften the paint but not enough to actually get it off.

The main issue I have (and its why I havn't finished it with a wire wheel) is getting in the nuts and crannies...its just not possible with the wire brush or the wire wheel