Don't get it dipped. The chemicals are harsh and penetrate deep. It's always removes the glue used in construction of the door and it eventually starts warping and gaps form.
And result will be it won't fit/close properly and will need constant fettling
Thanks for the advice everyone. Will persevere with the stripper, some heat and sanding. I'm just at that "fuck this is taking a very long time and is it really worth it" phase.
Don't get it dipped. The chemicals are harsh and penetrate deep. It's always removes the glue used in construction of the door and it eventually starts warping and gaps form.
And result will be it won't fit/close properly and will need constant fettling