What I actually used
13 products I used to strip window sills back to the original wood
My picks
Things I actually used and what I really thought
13 products
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Makita DBO180Z 18V Li-ion Random Orbital Sander
No matter what method of paint stripping you use, a sander will be needed at all points of the project. This random orbital sander worked very well for me, although it wasn't great for getting into corners.
£169.99 on Amazon →100% needed
Lead Paint Test Kit
Better to be safe than sorry. Always test the paint before starting to make sure you aren't accidentally poisoning yourself.
No Nonsense Paint & Varnish Stripper 500ml
So much better than a heat gun, easily made the process 3 times quicker but can be very messy so wear gloves and a mask due to the chemicals.
Bahco 665 Carbide Edged H/Duty Paint Scraper
Makes light work of removing the paint once the paint stripper has done its thing.
100 Sanding Pads
You need loads of different sanding grits for this task. From 60 grit in the early stages all the way through to 200+ for the final finishes. I've found multipacks like this work out much easier and cheaper.
Libéron Superior Danish Oil
The finish I went for was a Danish Oil from Libéron and I love it, there are many different options & finishes you can choose from though.
Colron Lint Free Cloth
Needed to be able to apply the Danish Oil to the sills and to wipe off excess after 10-15 mins.
Optional extras
You can manage without these, but they helped
Makita DTM50Z 18V Li-Ion LXT Multi-Tool
I used this with some of the below attachments to get in the corners that the random orbital sander couldn't reach.
158 Multitool Attachments
158 different blades and attachments for a multitool, I used the sanding attachments to be able to get into the corners of the window sills when sanding.
Gloves (8-12 pack)
Must use some form of gloves when handling things like paint stripper due to the chemicals. In the optional extras section as you may already have suitable ones laying around.
Masks (10 pack)
Another must use when handling things like paint stripper. In the optional extras section as you may already have suitable ones laying around.
Safety Glasses
Something I didn't wear, but probably should have when dealing with the paint stripper just in case.
Titan Heat Gun
Much slower to strip the paint than the paint stripper, but can still be useful & can be used for other projects too.