I stipped the paint out of my Scotty to redo it because it's previous owner had coloured it in blue. I used mineral turpentine (pretty similar to thinners really) and a sharp, pointy metal instrument to scape it out after. The turps wont just make the paint 'fall out' you gotta scrape it out.
Well, I soaked them, and started scraping. It seemed to be going pretty well until I got into it a little bit and slipped and....SCRATCHED the wedge!!! Oh well. I was hoping for something magical that would just melt the paint away...
Try a product called air craft stripper. It can be found at most auto parts stores. spray it on wait a few min it is like a gel. remove with a cloth and rinse the paint will be gone.
Try liquid dish detergent...you'll need to use an entire bottle. Pour the bottle into a bowl and add a little water...the key is to have way more soap than water. Let the club soak overnight in it and use a tooth pick or soft brush to remove the paint.