Max Strip Paint & Varnish Stripper 32oz - Paint Stripper for multiple layers of acrylic, latex, oil & water-based paints, varnishes. For wood, metal, masonry, plaster, tile, molding.

I’ve tried so many paint stripper’s. This stuff is amazing!! It doesn’t have an odor, easy to use!! Took 3 layers of paint off my cabinets!

Came in the day after I ordered it! This seller is stellar.Got to try the stripper out in a desk I’m working on. It does a very good job, just keep in mind that you need to lay it on thick so get more than you think you will need. I was impressed with how well it worked

When used properly, the stripper does do its job as advertised. However, it is tricky to get it to stay wet and not to dry out. When it dries, it is completely useless and does not strip anything. The first couple pieces I did, I had to apply multiple layers just because I couldn’t figure out how to cover the furniture properly so the stripper didn’t immediately dry on top. Invest in some quality, thick saran wrap that you can use to keep the seal air tight when using this product.The stripper is better at taking off the top layer of polyacrylic/varnish, but is not great at stripping paint or stain. Each piece I’ve done has still required a significant amount of sanding even after stripping.There are better quality strippers out there, that being said for the price, it does a decent job.I do appreciate that it does not have a strong chemical odor. It works rather quickly, but definitely needs longer/multiple coats for thicker surfaces.

Easy to use and no harmful chemicals. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work. It failed to remove latex paint from door hinges which is a pretty low bar. I applied it three times and soaked it well. Used a scraper and wire brush to remove. It added nothing to the scraping ability of the scraper and wire brush. I ended up resorting to the usually nasty chemical cleaner which removed the remaining paint without effort.

If you are trying something already pealing heavily, this would probably work well. Just be sure to read all of the directions, including wearing gloves. I also recommend long sleeves. (Always avoid skin contact when dealing with products intended to destroy paint, varnish, etc.However, my husband and I were trying to remove the finish from a bay window seat and the side walls and ceiling of the bay window area.Where water had eaten away some areas, this worked easily enough. But, it really did not work well at getting through the areas that were still well sealed.We discovered that sanding with no. 60 heavy duty sandpaper worked much better. It absolutely takes a lot longer and requires masks so you’re not breathing in any paint or varnish. But, the wood revealed is the underneath, natural wood (or possibly still lightly stained wood).

I wanted to strip a badly damaged and weathered varnish finish from a nearly 100-year old mandolin. I applied Citrus Strip to a section of the top and left it wet for about three hours. It took off the upper layers of varnish for sure, but left an inconsistent, patchy surface with plenty of finish still present where it was deeply absorbed. A second application didn't significantly improve the surface and I feared I was looking at either significant sanding (hazardous on such an instrument) or applying a dark, opaque finish that was not my preference.I tried Max Strip on another section of the top: after shaking it for a minute of two it poured and spread like a wet foam that was easy to control with a small sponge brush. I left it on for about an hour and half, and removed it using a Scotch Brite scouring pad rather than a plastic spatula that can be tricky on the arched, curved surface. The result was dramatic compared to the Citrus Strip. The Max Strip removed enough finish to reveal the wood with just a transparent patina of wash-ed out varnish. Additional rubbing with the scouring pad removed the final sheen and I was down to greyish wood - light sanding exposed fresh grain that can be prepped to accept a new transparent finish.To neutralize the stripping action, wipe the surface down with a damp rag and let the piece sit and dry out.Easy use, easy cleanup. Great product.

It loosened the paint mildly, maybe more accurately it seemed to remove the top layer sort of making the paint on the chair thinner. I had started sanding a wood chair and then decided to try this to finish to avoid hours more of sanding this chair and 3 other chairs too. I followed directions and tried and it made a goopy mess with some paint removal, but didn’t take all the paint. It did help a little but I had to redo the process so many times. What it really did was remove enough paint/thin out the paint. where sanding the rest was slightly easier, but didn’t take off the paint as I was hoping. I bought a paint removal tool to use to scrape the paint after it soaks in this paint removal, so now I’ve invested all this money for pretty much nothing. By the time I ordered it and got around to trying it my return window closed of course so now I’m stuck with a giant gallon of paint remover that didn’t work

I cannot recommend this product enough! I started with the toxic, terrible smelling and dangerous product that is the competition & after frustration and terrible messes I gave this a try. It is AMAZING!!! Easy to apply, but be generous! Make sure to cover with plastic/cling wrap to keep it wet, and be patient!!! It will do the work, and when you go to remove it, it comes off easily and cleans up beautifully with WATER! No more toxic fumes and rags to worry about disposing of safely. So pet, people and in home friendly I was able to apply it indoors without any concern! I have four more pieces and will ONLY USE THIS moving forward!