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I've stripped alot of shells both plastic and brass using dot 3 brake fluid. The fresher the fluid the quicker the time. Pour the fluid in a plastic container with a lid. Make sure its deep enough to cover the shell. I use an old tupperware dish,check after a couple hrs. Use an old tooth bru***o remove stubborn paint. Definantly use a plastic apron and work in the garage or basement and cover the area with newspaper as the fluid will flick all over. Do not wa***he shell untill all the old paint is off. If you don't get it all off in the first try just put it back in the fluid to soak a while longer. I wouldn't let it soak for more than a day. Once all the paint is off wa***he shell in dish soap and water. Pour the used brake fluid back into the bottle,it will work fine for the next couple times. I strain it through a old nylon first. Make sure you let the shell dry for a day or so, use gloves to handle it so you don't get the oil from your hands on it. When the fluid gets old be sure to dispose of it in the proper manner. Good Luck!
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