Customer Reviews
This electric paint burner 
2008-06-30
This is the second one I have owned, the first one I lost. Far as I know there is no substitute for this item when it comes to removing paint from wooden house siding or for garage doors(this is what I used my new one for). Heat guns just don't do the trick and are too slow.
It works!!! 
2008-06-14
I bought this tool and had really high hopes for it. After donning a respirator mask, goggles, gloves, etc. and getting to work with this thing, I was somewhat disappointed. The paint bubbled and became a sticky mess, bleeding its way into the wood grain. Albeit the paint layers dated back to at least 1937 and there might have been an original coat of varnish under everything, but I had hoped for extreme makeover results.
I put the heat tool away and broke out a dremel tool with a fan sanding bit and started working the surface and it came clean...looking brandy spanking new.
A few weeks later I attempted a second window frame. This time I hit paydirt! There is a trick to using this thing, that I wish I had known. Listen closely...first...make sure your scraper is clean, no clumped up messes on it. Make sure it stays that way throughout the process. If you have to have multiple scrapers, or you have to stop partway through to clean it, do it. Trust me, its worth the effort. Second...do not overheat the paint. At first signs of bubbling, you will see a little smoke rising up, shift the heater away from your target spot slightly to begin the heat transfer process. As you move the heater down your surface, stick the corner of your scraper into the paint and lift it off of the surface, actually picking the paints surface and pulling it away from the wood and towards your body. DO NOT SCRAPE! The scraping seems to mash it into the wood. I was able to pull entire strips of paint right off by picking and lifting, making sure to gradually heat the surface and pull it slow.
I would suggest practicing this on some junk areas first. I wish I had known. Now I have a few hours of sanding ahead of me to fix my first attempt.
Just what you expect 2008-04-16
Just what I expected. I owned a version of this tool for 20 years and it gave reliable service. The wiring finally got damaged, so I was happy that I could find a new one in its place. Yes, you have to be careful, but a little common sense goes a long way. If the paint catches fire, blow it out. I get in a nice rhythm: count to 10 slowly and then scrape. Repeat. Its messy, but not so bad as that horrible chemical stuff that needs to be repeated several times. Oh, and don't forget to open a window if you are inside. The smell is pretty strong.
Wonderful product 2007-11-14
I have not actually used it yet but have been reading up on what all it will do and how to use it. I am very excited about the possibilities. I can hardly wait to see how it works on stains. I have no doubt that it will remove paint in a flash and easier than working with harsh chemicals. I was totally sold on it and bought it without any special project coming up to use it on. But I know I will put it to good use in the near future.
Good Product 
2007-10-27
This Paint stripper is well worth the money. Works well and is very cheap compared to other products that do the same thing. It is light weight and easy to use.Warner 1,000-Watt Radiant Heat Paint Remover #382XXX
Surprisingly Simple And Easy To Use 2007-10-18
The Warner 1,000-watt radiant heat paint remover provides concentrated heat in a 6-1/2-by-3-1/2-inch heating surface to soften nearly 23 square inches of paint at one time. It features an open shield to get under edge of siding, a flip-over resting stand, plastic handle, and a three-wire ground cord. Wire support is provided for the tool when not in use. This 120-volt electrical paint remover is recommended for extreme and exterior use only.
Works great...for cheap 2007-07-29
I was considering a purchase of the "silent" paint stripper, or whatever it's called. I thought the price for this was cheap enough for a trial before taking the plunge on something for $300+. I'm glad I did.
I'm restoring old double pane windows and the glazing putty is like granite. Because I am staining and painting the windows also, this works great and is fast. The old stain and paint bubbles up in seconds; hit it with a scraper and move on. The putty softens to a point where it's removable. You get the hang of holding it so that you aren't over heating the glass after a few broken panes. The only drawback is there is no on or off switch...if it's plugged in, it's on.
Excellent tool 2007-02-17
I've used a number of different paint removers and this one is clearly the best. I've owned one of these over 20 years and am using my second one now. With practice, huge swaths of paint can be removed without chemical fuss or mess. Much faster than any heat gun, including the best Master heat gun. Most effective against thick layers of oil based paint.
Usually better than a heat gun 2004-07-07
I ordered this product to help strip the paint off the trim on my house. Previously I was using a heat gun and scraping the paint off, which was a very slow process. The Warner 382 Electric Paint Remover is basically a heating element inside a reflective box that heats the paint. I'm not sure it's worth the price being charged, but it does work fairly well. It's designed for doing flat surfaces, but can also deal with right-angle corners such as under siding. The description for this item is rather vague as all it does is heat a patch of paint. The heating element does not actually touch the paint. I found it to heat the paint much faster than the heat gun as well as heating a larger area. It causes the paint to bubble up very quickly, making scraping of the old paint quite easy.
I also tried using a pressure washer to remove the loose paint, but found it gouged the old wood.
Unlike the heat gun you must be careful not to heat the paint too hot. It definitely can heat the paint up much hotter. Also, if bits of paint fall onto the element they will probably catch fire, so it is wise not to use this someplace where a fire can easily be started.
