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Is one better than the other here? I've used purple power before..was able to strip nearly everything off the models twice before deciding on a paint scheme. Purple power I can get locally..simple green I would have to make a trip to get.

Just buy Isopropyl alcohol (ispropanol) with 99% concentration and save yourself a lot time. Simple green from the two chemicals you pointed out consists Isopropyl and this is actually what makes the paint dissolve.

Simple Green used to be just as good, but they changed their formula. Purple Power is the way to go in my opinion.

purple power or super clean are vastly superior to simple green. both can be found at wallmart

Simple Green will also weaken any super glue bonds on the model. Works great with metal minis, less well with plastics in my experience.

I just used some simple green to strip a model. I let it sit overnight then scrubbed it with an old toothbrush. I hear purple power is better if you want instant results.