Citrus Strip Isn't Much... Anything More Powerful?

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I didn't have much luck the last round with the citrus strip. It took forever and a day to get the old paint off my cab.

Man there has to be a faster way. I am not trying to save the old art work underneath this old paint. I also have a couple layers on the cab. How can I speed the along?
 
Check at your local big box (Lowes, Home Depot, etc) store. There are several other brands of stripper that will peel the old paint like it was nothing. Just read the directions carefully, some of these stronger strippers should be used with eye protection, plenty of ventilation and chemical resistant gloves. Do not ignore the warnings. Some of these will peel your skin as well.

ken
 
I'm surprised by seeing this post. I can only imagine you're applying this too thin and/or trying to remove it too early. I've had Citrus Strip remove 1/16" black high gloss oil based paint. Glop the hell out of your cabinet with it and let it sit. You'll see the paint crinkle - then and only then should you start removing it.
 
Thanks for the post Ken. I was in Lowes looking at all the different kinds. I should have just bought a gallon and tried it out. The problem is I didn't recognize any of the brands they stock.

Anyone wanna kick around some names of what they have used in the past. I would love some one coat action stripper. lol

I didn't mean to be so hard on the citrus strip. It really is wonderful stuff if your trying to save the original art work.
 
Strip-Eez or however it is spelled is powerful stuff. I'd really rather use a sander now, so I don't have to deal with the sludge and stripper getting into crevices.
 
I'm surprised by seeing this post. I can only imagine you're applying this too thin and/or trying to remove it too early. I've had Citrus Strip remove 1/16" black high gloss oil based paint. Glop the hell out of your cabinet with it and let it sit. You'll see the paint crinkle - then and only then should you start removing it.

When I used the citrus strip the last time it worked fine on the newer layers. It was the original oil based paint on a Williams cab that it could not touch. It took many many coats to get it off.

I would like to zap it once and be done with it.
 
When I used the citrus strip the last time it worked fine on the newer layers. It was the original oil based paint on a Williams cab that it could not touch. It took many many coats to get it off.

I would like to zap it once and be done with it.

I used citrus strip on my Joust cab and it took all of the original paint and the latex that was over it.
I had to strip the latex off then apply another coat to remove the original paint and art.
I cleaned the cab up let it dry good and then sanded it smooth.
Does Lowes stock Jasco stripper?
That always worked great.
 
That might have been one of the names they had. I am going to hit H/D the next time I go. I wanted to tonight but life got in the way again.
 
I think this is the stuff I was thinking of: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

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If it is, it is really nasty stuff and you definitely don't want it on your skin.

They also make some stuff called "Strip Stop" that neutralizes it so it doesn't soak into the wood.

ken
 
Most of the chemical paint strippers' strength revolves around the concentration of Dichloromethane. Check the concentration for determining the strength of your paint stripper.

Eg. Savogran's Strypeeze has about 20-25% Dichloromethane where their strongest, Superstrip has 85-90%.

Please wear hand, arm and eye protection and have flow-through ventilation. Just because you don't pass out doesn't mean it's not rotting your brain. Be safe.
 
I think it's odd that Citristrip is getting such mixed reviews.

I used it to strip a few things, and it works well enough for flat surfaces. I wouldn't recommend it for anything you need to get in to small areas or something, though.

That other stripper pictured is good too. I got the spray can version of that to get in to the tight areas on the tent.

Just be patient, whatever you use. If you get too anxious (like I do) then you'll have to strip it a few times, either way
 
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