Yeah, what Futurabat said! x2!!
I find CSC / Purple Power best for stripping paint or chrome. No hassles, fast, biodegradable, and no residue. Lose the brake fluid - it takes way more time and leaves a greasy film that must be removed.
But it sells a LOT more kits to kids who can't paint and new hobbyists who don't want to paint but also don't want a shelf full of all white or all beige models. It's all about selling as many kits as possible.