who has a lot of stripper experience?

[Jimmypoo]

NewtonMP2100 wrote:
....very experimental during college years......

Is this the thread to discuss that? Or perhaps an entire thread devoted to it? I had know idea that
you even had a background in science!

[Thrift Store Scott]

Some years back on This Old House, Norm Abrams tried out a new chemical paint stripper that could be used indoors without fear of toxic fumes on a fireplace mantle that had many, many coats of paint on it. It appeared to work as advertised with minimal mess, but I don't recall the product's name. However, I do remember which house this was on- the one that wound up being painted an ugly pumpkin orange with cream-colored trim.

Found it! This one-
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tv/products-and-services/resources/0,,198078,00.html

Though apparently the orange house wasn't the first time they'd used the water-based product called "RemovALL"-
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,386353-3,00.html

More about RemovALL-
http://www.dtep.com/removall.htm

[macphanatic]

I used PeelAway stripper. It's a paste that you spread on and put a paper-like material over the paste. Wait a while (per the instructions) and peel the old paint off. It worked really well on a door jamb. Didn't have issues with it dripping all over. And if the paint is lead-based, you aren't heating, sanding or chipping the paint off. Once the remover has done it's job, there is a spray on neutralizer.

[Jimmypoo]

Now that you mention the Peel Away -- I recall something used on one of the home shows that went on
like tape, sat on for a while, and you peeled it away - though I don't recall if the process was specifically different than what MacPh just described.

Seems like with this much info, it's time for a call to both a paint store as well as a Home Despot or local
hardware store that sells paint and supplies.

Also... just did this Goog. http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=safe+paint+remover&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

[colonel panic]

Not one stripper photo, very disappointing.

[Rick-o]

I could tell you the easiest, safest, most effective way to strip the steps without spending a bundle.

But I won't! Just because of the title of your thread!! :mad:

[OWC Jamie]

stick to body paint
it comes off with just a little soap and hand rubbing

[Jimmypoo]

billb wrote:
stick to body paint
it comes off with just a little soap and hand rubbing

HUGE TIP SHARPIES! The kind for outdoor signage! The 1"+ tips that dwarf Sharpies!

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[OWC Jamie]

Jimmypoo wrote:
[quote=billb]
stick to body paint
it comes off with just a little soap and hand rubbing

HUGE TIP SHARPIES! The kind for outdoor signage! The 1"+ tips that dwarf Sharpies!

.


May as well try to rub off tattoos if you're gonna paint bodies with those.
do they have scents and flavors ?

[mrbigstuff]

Rick-o wrote:
I could tell you the easiest, safest, most effective way to strip the steps without spending a bundle.

But I won't! Just because of the title of your thread!! :mad:

Why? I left out all information regarding familial connections to the trade ;