VonHaus Heat Gun - 2000W 350℃ & 550℃ Paint Stripper, Hot Air Gun w/ 2 Temperature Settings, Overload Protection, 1.5s Fast Heating, 5 Nozzles - Heat Gun for Paint Stripping, Shrinking PVC, Crafts

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Japanese tool brand Ryobi are famous for producing excellent cordless power tools. Their excellent ONE+ battery system allows you to share them across their range of 18V tools. Power up anything from a lawnmower to a circular saw without needing to buy separate batteries! Their R18HG-0 18V heat gun cuts the power cord and lets you use a heat gun wherever you want, even off-grid. This is a futuristic-looking heat gun with a large, rubberised handle. It’s more comfortable to use than some of the more expensive heat guns that just have a plastic handle. This makes it ideal for long paint stripping sessions and overall ergonomics.

As for the specs, this is a super lightweight heat gun at just over 500 g. It makes the most of its 1800 Watt power to create 600° C. It can put out up to 500 litres per minute airflow.

Removing paint from metal and wood.. You can go medium to high airflow here, with high being better for aggressive paint stripping. Set temperatures to 60 – 80 °F (16 – 27°C) for best results. Be wary of using heat near window sills as it can damage its seals. Thanks to its 1,750W power, this heat gun has an impressive 600 degrees Celsius maximum temperature. With dual heat ranges and airflow settings, you can use it at 460 degrees with an airflow of 570 litres per minute, or at 600 with a very high flow rate of 740 litres per minute. This makes this heat gun a good choice for long intensive projects that require high heat levels.

You also need to be careful when not pointing at the painted surface. You can easily direct the heat away from the painted surface and point elsewhere, which might cause damage without you realising until later. Hot air guns can also be used for welding and soldering pipes used in plumbing, especially in situations where a naked flame might not be appropriate. Object shaping and heat shrinking One of the premium heat guns available to homeowners and professionals is the D26414 from DeWalt. This DeWalt heat gun is at the upper end of quality and design when it comes to consumer heat guns. Stripping existing paint is an essential step in redecorating. Almost without fail, the surfaces you’re aiming to paint are going to have already been painted before. Getting rid of that previous paint is key because if you don’t, it’s likely to leave an uneven surface that will then result in an uneven top coat. The two safest methods for paint removal are using a solvent-based paint stripper, or using a heat gun with the necessary attachments. With these options in mind, we’ve rated the best overall paint stripper as well as the best budget choice. Thanks to its two operation modes, this 2,000W heat gun has dual air flows, from 190-210 litres per minute on setting one and 250-500 on setting two. You can alter the temperature from 50-450 degrees Celsius on the first setting, or from 50 right up to an impressive 600 degrees Celsius on the second.

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Stripping paint gets rid of the vast majority of paint but you will be left with remnants of paint whatever method you use. If you have used a heat gun, you should use a sander for larger flat areas and wire wool to remove paint from more intricate areas. What makes this one of the best heat guns I’ve had a chance to try out is the three-step switch. You can’t change the temperature with a dial, but Bosch have selected three levels of heat and airflow that just seem to work.

Another full kit, this is an ideal heat gun to buy if you want all the accessories thrown in. The build quality isn’t exactly as good as the DeWalt or the Bosch. However, for this price, you’re not going to argue too much. With extremely high power and variable heat settings, the Wagner Furno 750 definitely falls into the "professional" category and can cope with almost any job. Apart from the primary purpose, that is to be used as a paint stripper, this heat gun can come in handy for such purposes as lighting the barbecue, defrosting pipes, waxing skis or snowboards , removing vinyl tiles, shrink wrapping, bending plastic pipes, and many other things where heat is required. The Wagner Furno 750 feels comfortable in the hand and, whilst not the lightest out there, can be used for extended periods of time without hand fatigue. Broadly, there are 3 types of paint strippers; caustic based, solvent based and heat guns. Caustic strippers are not the easiest nor the safest to work with, and with that in mind we’ve collated a selection of the best from those latter two categories. Read on, then, for our rundown of the best options for paint stripping at home, with a level of choice based on whether you’d prefer a heat gun or a more conventional solvent based liquid. Name

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In some cases paint strippers can let off unwanted fumes, so you need to use it in a well-ventilated area, and wear protective gear such as gloves and a mask. The chemicals mean it is clearly not as environmentally friendly as a heat gun. The tool boasts an ergonomically designed double grip handle for optimal comfort as well as a vertical resting base, so you can down tools safely and allow the unit to cool after use. SEEKONE have included three different sizes of standard cone tip. There’s also a wide flat tip and a glass protection tip. It looks like it’ll come in handy for all sorts of paint removal jobs. To go with the tips, they’ve also thrown in a standard putty scraper and a triangular pull scraper too. Everything you need to get to work. Paint stripper comes in liquid form, which means gravity will do its work when applied to vertical areas. This makes it much less effective in these areas, but effective in flat areas.