That's an interesting post there AC/DC
Just adding to those poor A/C paint jobs stories you mentioned as the initial question has been answered quite well I think.
Back in the late 70's at EN I recall hearing a story of a C337 being dismantlement & paint stripped off the airport close by though that was essentially written off due to the medium used to strip the paint,sand blasting !!! The Alclad was ruined but it did get rid of all the paint & some!
I used to do a bit of part time work up in BLA many years ago doing re-painting of A/C. It would have to have been the most god damn awful job I have ever undertaken,paint stripping with that gooey yellow paint stripper !!! I think a re-paint of yr A/C you can expect to pay a gazllion $$$ for it as it's worth that for sure !
Can you believe that idiot in the YouTube link here doing what he is doing with no protection to his person at all!!!
Wmk2