I have a BSS that I am considering refinishing this winter. I was planning on removing the factory finish with Zip Strip. Any other suggestions for removing that wonderful, thick factory finish?
Thanks,
Jeff

If you have access to a Rockler Woodworking I have used there Heavy Duty Stripper a number of times and it has always cut the finish, even on a couple of Brownings I did (one a .22 rf and anther and O/U).

Just be sure to follow the instructions, be sure to use two sets of rubber gloves (one a heavy set of chemical gloves) and use in a well ventilated area.

It ain't cheap but it works...

WBLDon

Thanks for the tip. I'll get some and try it.
Jeff

That heavy Browning finish can sometimes be removed with a heat gun.

I trid some of the Rockland stripper on Weatherby Athena, DID NOt TOUCH THE FINISH, Tried aircraft paint remover DID NOT WORK EITHER, GOOD LUCK

Zip Strip will absolutely work. It does not come off in one shot, I cold water rinse off the gunk, let the wood dry, and do it again. I've had to scrape some finish off too, but it's softened/brittle after 3 go-rounds.