Can i use chemicals to remove paint off my tank?

[Myvirtue]

I have blue as my back wall and i want to remove it and paint it black. is there any chemicals i can use without harming the tank. its on the exterior. scraping isnt working that well.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Is the tank already setup or empty.Is the paint real thick makeing it hard to scrap.I had to scrap paint off a 120 and it took several hours to complete.

 

[bebangs]

paint remover. The one i use was to remove the paints on my motorcycle. IT really stings a lot if you get it in contact with your skin. i dont know about water base and other solutions (see google images).

why not just paint it over? or put wallpaper?

 

[billdogg]

this is a glass tank? I have never had an issue removing paint from my tanks - if anything, it's getting it to adhere that is the problem. I would stay away form any chemicals - a sharp razor blade and elbow grease are your best bets. I did my 72" 150 in about 20 minutes.