Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing old paint from a painted surface by directing a high velocity heated stream of air onto the painted surface. Pressurized air and a liquid petroleum fuel enter the paint remover housing wherein the fuel is ignited and applied to heat the pressurized air which thereafter flows through a nozzle to exhaust from the device. The pressure of the air entering the paint removing device is in the range of 90 to 100 psi and the temperature at which the air exhausts is in the range of 400.degree. to 500.degree. F. Four embodiments of the paint removing device are disclosed including one in which the fuel mixture and pressurized air are mixed to directly transfer the heat from the burning gases to the compressed air. Also disclosed is a bypass valve for low pressure lighting of the device and flame maintenance, and a gas fuel pressure regulator for controlling the gas pressure by the air pressure.