Best Paint Removers for Metal Surfaces Updated May 2025
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Best Paint Removers for Metal Surfaces
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

1

10.0

Dumond Smart Strip Advanced Paint Remover, For Removal of Acrylic, Latex, Oil & Water-Based Coatings, Non-Caustic Formula, Indo...
Effectiveness
Smell
Save 17%
Picked by 246 people this month!
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Picked by 246 people this month!
Picked by 246 people this month!
Best Overall
Premium Pick

10.0

1
Dumond Smart Strip Advanced Paint Remover, For Removal of Acrylic, Latex, Oil & Water-Based Coatings, Non-Caustic Formula, Indo...
Effectiveness
Smell
Picked by 246 people this month!
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9.7

2

9.7

Chemical Guys Heavy Duty Water Spot Remover - Stain Removing Gel for Paint, Glass & Metal - Safe for Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles ...
Functionality
Ease of use
Appearance
5% Coupon
5% Coupon

9.7

2
Chemical Guys Heavy Duty Water Spot Remover - Stain Removing Gel for Paint, Glass & Metal - Safe for Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles ...
Functionality
Ease of use
Appearance
5% Coupon

9.5

3

9.5

Wire Brushes for Rust Removal - Stainless Steel Wire Metal Brush for Cleaning Concrete, Paint Remover for Concrete & Grill Rust...
Build quality
Functionality
Ease of hold

9.5

3
Wire Brushes for Rust Removal - Stainless Steel Wire Metal Brush for Cleaning Concrete, Paint Remover for Concrete & Grill Rust...
Build quality
Functionality
Ease of hold
Popular

9.4

4

9.4

Goo Gone Original Liquid - 8 Ounce - Surface Safe Adhesive Remover Safely Removes Stickers Labels Decals Residue Tape Chewing G...
Functionality
Adhesive removal
Residue removal
Ease of use
Durability
Popular

9.4

4
Goo Gone Original Liquid - 8 Ounce - Surface Safe Adhesive Remover Safely Removes Stickers Labels Decals Residue Tape Chewing G...
Functionality
Adhesive removal
Residue removal
Ease of use
Durability

9.3

5

9.3

Sunnyside 63432 2-Minute Remover Advanced Paint & Varnish Remover Gel, Quart

9.3

5
Sunnyside 63432 2-Minute Remover Advanced Paint & Varnish Remover Gel, Quart

9.1

6

9.1

All Purpose Paint Remover Spray 22oz - Water Based Adhesive Remover Spray, Spray Paint Remover, Graffiti Remover Spray, Overspr...
Effectiveness
Ease of cleaning
Ease of application
Speed
Appearance

9.1

6
All Purpose Paint Remover Spray 22oz - Water Based Adhesive Remover Spray, Spray Paint Remover, Graffiti Remover Spray, Overspr...
Effectiveness
Ease of cleaning
Ease of application
Speed
Appearance
Best Value

9.0

7

9.0

Sunnyside Corporation 2 Minute Remover Advanced Detailing Liquid Paint & Varnish Remover, 1 Quart - Liquid
Speed
Quality
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Best Value

9.0

7
Sunnyside Corporation 2 Minute Remover Advanced Detailing Liquid Paint & Varnish Remover, 1 Quart - Liquid
Speed
Quality
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8.9

8

8.9

Smart 'n Easy Paint & Varnish Remover Gel - Do It Yourself Friendly Paint Remover - Strips Multiple Layers of Acrylic, Latex, O...
Smell
Ease of use

8.9

8
Smart 'n Easy Paint & Varnish Remover Gel - Do It Yourself Friendly Paint Remover - Strips Multiple Layers of Acrylic, Latex, O...
Smell
Ease of use

8.8

9

8.8

Sunnyside 68532 Hi-Speed Ready-Strip Citrus Paint & Varnish Remover, Quart Trigger Spray

8.8

9
Sunnyside 68532 Hi-Speed Ready-Strip Citrus Paint & Varnish Remover, Quart Trigger Spray

8.6

10

8.6

CRC Evapo-Rust, Heavy-Duty Rust Remover, Reusable, Acid-Free, Non-Corrosive, Water-based, 32 oz, Removes Rust to Bare Metal
Works well
Rust removal
Safety
Stain removal
Ease of use
Appearance

8.6

10
CRC Evapo-Rust, Heavy-Duty Rust Remover, Reusable, Acid-Free, Non-Corrosive, Water-based, 32 oz, Removes Rust to Bare Metal
Works well
Rust removal
Safety
Stain removal
Ease of use
Appearance

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Best Overall
Premium Pick

10.0

1

10.0

Dumond Smart Strip Advanced Paint Remover, For Removal of Acrylic, Latex, Oil & Water-Based Coatings, Non-Caustic Formula, Indo...
Effectiveness
Smell
Save 17%
Picked by 246 people this month!
Save 17%
Picked by 246 people this month!
Picked by 246 people this month!
Best Overall
Premium Pick

10.0

1
Dumond Smart Strip Advanced Paint Remover, For Removal of Acrylic, Latex, Oil & Water-Based Coatings, Non-Caustic Formula, Indo...
Effectiveness
Smell
Picked by 246 people this month!
Save 17%
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