Frequently Asked Questions
Coverage:
Roughly 150-175 sq. feet per gallon. Application on substrate and type of removal will vary. Since remover is used in spots, coverage is an approximation, only.
My paint isn't bubbling. Why isn’t it working?
It is working; you are probably trying to remove water-based paint. Water-based paints soften, but do not blister up. Follow the instructions for application, and in a few minutes test an area for softness. When old latex paint becomes soft and gooey, scrape up. If you are working on wood, rinse with some paint thinner and super fine steel wool. Do not use water to rinse a wood surface. Water will raise the grain of the wood. Let dry.
I applied this product to my antique chair to remove the dark brown lacquer. I have ended up with a gooey sticky mess, how do I now remove the gooey mess that has dried?
The gooey mess is most likely a water based coating. Water based coatings do not lift but they soften. Here is what you can do. Apply the remover and allow to stand about 15 minutes. Scrape up what you can, then immediately rinse with some paint thinner or Naptha. This will lift the “gooey”.
Can this be used on oil based paint that is on leather?
Yes it will remove the paint, it may also remove a little surface color. Try testing a small spot, do not rinse with water but wipe off with naptha.