i have found that break free powder blaster will do the same thing. i stripped the paint off of a marlin 22 i have. it was a sad day for me because it was my first 22 i ever had. i still need to paint it again and think i will go the dura route as well. mine is a stainless model but had a painted reciver. i have a big sign on the can now saying do not use on paint to remind me. i guess i should just throw it out.