Ya, I've worked with some acetone before thanks for the advice. About how long did it take to get the thinner to work?

I assume I should use something like a 600, then 800, then even finer grit to finish the stripping process?

I'm sorry for all the questions, but I've never stripped a blade before, and for some reason I have a lot more care for my blade then many other tools I have. Probably the cost!