That is the conundrum with painting brick. Removing that paint will make a mess of the face of the brick. You will not effectively remove it all.

Thank you. I was told, paint remover is not manufactured anymore…What about best way to clean up the exterior?

That's why people here all say do not paint brick. It is one of life's finalities, that and death, You really cannot come back from it.

Curious about cleaning unpainted brick. If outside, would be easier