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How do I use safest stripper?
I have the wooden ends of a bed frame that I am hoping to remove the paint from. I do not know how to use this product (Safest Stripper semi-paste by 3M) and I cannot find any instructions on the bottle or online. I need to know how to use it to remove paint. There is varnish on the wood under this paint, is there any way to preserve the varnish?
4 Answers
- QuestLv 68 years agoFavorite Answer
"This product comes in a semi-paste form with the consistency of thin jelly or hand cream. Application is made with a brush in an even, heavy coat--a minimum of 1/8 inch. The product adheres to vertical surfaces with minimal dripping. After you apply it, simply let Safest Stripper sit. Recommended wait time for any lacquer or shellac is 45 minutes. For paint, one to three hours is recommended. In cases involving oil-based paints or heavily painted surfaces, multiple coats may be required. In such cases, let Safest Stripper sit overnight. Cover the surface with plastic wrapping or a garbage bag to keep the moisture in and help the remover work more effectively. Test the finish to check that it is soft and pliable. Then lightly scrape off the old paint or varnish with a putty knife or fiber scrubbing pad."
Very unlikely you will be able to salvage the varnish but you can try by removing product at shorter intervals. Also know steel wool pads work well but messier than the plastic scraper and would only use plastic/not metal scraper. Wear gloves. Good luck!
- Anonymous5 years ago
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