An IR paint stripper, sold as a factory second
This is a real IR paint stripper at a factory-seconds price. It strips old paint the way infrared tools do: the heat softens the paint so you scrape it off, no sanding and no chemicals.
Here’s why it’s marked as a second. Our last batch had a handful of units where the secondary clip that holds the heating element in place came out looser than we want. Any tool with a loose element got discarded. These ones have the element secured, but the clip is still a bit looser than our first-quality standard, so we pulled them out and dropped the price.
The tool works. You’re trading our first-quality cosmetic standard for a lower price. Stock is limited to what came out of that batch.
Frequently asked questions
Do infrared paint strippers work?
Yes. An IR paint stripper softens old paint with infrared heat so it scrapes off instead of being sanded. There is no sanding dust and no chemical stripper fumes. This is a real, working IR paint stripper sold at a factory-seconds price.
Why is this IR paint stripper sold as a factory second?
It is marked down because it did not pass our first-quality check. On these units the secondary clip that holds the heating element sits looser than we like to sell as first quality. The element is secured and the tool works; you are trading our cosmetic standard for a lower price.
How does an IR paint stripper remove paint?
The infrared heat softens the paint so you scrape it off, with no sanding and no chemicals. That keeps the work free of sanding dust and chemical stripper fumes.
Are these factory seconds in limited supply?
Yes. Stock is limited to the units that came out of one batch. When these are gone, they are gone.
Stripping old paint? These guides from The Craftsman Blog show you how to do it safely and efficiently, lead paint and all.
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From The Craftsman Blog
The Ultimate Guide to Infrared Paint Removal
Burning paint off with too much heat is how you vaporize lead and risk a fire — infrared avoids both. This guide explains why it beats a heat gun for old houses. Useful context whether you buy new or a factory second.
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Why Does an Infrared Paint Stripper Cause Smoke?
That ribbon of smoke off an infrared stripper makes people panic about vaporizing lead — but Scott explains why that fear is misplaced. Understanding what's actually heating up makes it far less mysterious. Reassuring reading before you run an IR stripper.