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For stripping enamel, try a cleaner/degreaser like Purple Power, Castrol Super Clean, or Simple Green. All will do the job just as well as oven cleaner, but are much less nasty to use. You can pour it into a sealable plastic container and use it over and over as a stripping bath for enamels and acrylics. You can get them in the US at nearly any hardware store or auto parts store.