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Hi everyone,

I am about to purchase two pine and gesso reclaimed Georgian fireplaces which have many layers of chipped and cracked paint over fine gesso decoration. How would people recommend removing the paint? - I have seen Peel Away 1 for instance says it is not safe to use on gesso.

Thanks