Never tried it on paint.But i have used it to take the black streaks off my camping trailer it works great for that,I didnt wear gloves didnt hurt my skin.As far as paint stripper for models I use oven cleaner .I take old milk jugs cut them in half put the body ,parts n bottom half .Spray the oven cleaner on well.Then take the top and cover the bottom half leave sit for a day or 2.Some paints come right off The more stubborn stuff i use green scouring pad .Works well for me