How can I remove layers of old paint and caulking from windows?

My new rental (house is in foreclosure) has layers of old paint and weather sealant on the metal trim of the windows. Does anyone know a way to remove all those years of painted on glass?How can I remove layers of old paint and caulking from windows?
the best way is a good quality paint stripper nitromors is by far the best, generally a good rub down followed by an under coat then your top coat is all that is neededHow can I remove layers of old paint and caulking from windows?
I tried using multi layered paint stripper with no luck. One of my friends recommended using a heat gun. Never thought of that before and went to the local hardware store and bought one for $30.00 with an optional $6.00 glass protector kit. Almost the same price as the stripper. It worked like a charm! All you have to do is hold the heat gun up to the paint until it begins to bubble. Then use a paint scrapper and scrap it down to the original wood.
You Can use a razor blade to get it off the glass. You can also remove paint from the frame with a product called Goof Off. If it is oil base paint try acetone. You might scrape off large globes from the frames being careful not to damage the frames. Course steel wool will take of thin layers of paint.


Sounds like a lot of work. Good luck
Acetone and a razor blade will deal with just about everything, if not, get a stronger solvent like xylene. The only downsides are the fumes are flammable and not to good for higher brain function. The liquids will evaporate extremely fast as well as eat right through plastics and other polymers, metal and glass are safe though. It's a good idea to do the work with chemical resistant gloves as well due to carcinogenic properties after repeated exposure as well as the capacity to suck moisture from and irritate skin.