Max Strip Paint & Varnish Citrus Stripper - 1 Quart - Strips Multiple Layers - Removes Latex and Oil Based Paints - No Methylene Chloride No NMP Powerful Formula

I was anxious about trying a paint stripper, but I got an old secretary desk and was worried about sanding the paint in case it contained lead. I was told that using a paint stripper was safer for that, so I researched various paint strippers. I settled on Max Strip, and I'm happy with it! I started with the inside of the drop down part of the desk and it took me four or so coats to get the paint off. There were four layers of paint on it. But it was also my first time using this stuff. When I did the outside, it only took two coats. I had a much better idea of what I was doing and left it on longer. About an hour for the first coat and then 35 minutes for the second, since I only had some minor details left to remove. A paint scraper and a brass wire brush work great with this stuff. I can get the majority off with the paint scraper and then use the brush for smaller areas or to get residual paint out of the wood grain. I was worried when I saw the size of the container that I would not be able to get much done with it, but I still have plenty left even after doing multiple coats on either side of this. It won't make the job completely effortless, but it will save a lot of time and elbow grease.

it work well but it was a breezy day so it kept drying up. once dry, the product stopped working. I had to reapply several times. I learned to work on smaller areas until I was ready to move on. Also, the product has very little smell so I may complete my project inside, away from the wind, but well-ventilated.

Good product. Works well with a pleasant smell. For some types of paint several applications may be needed.

like it

It didn't work as good as I wanted it to. I put it on the door thick and covered the door in plastic wrap. I kept testing areas over hours up to 2days. The product didn't dry which was a good thing but it only removed some paint. I won't purchase it again.

Do not waste your money on this this stuff was like water I don't care how much you shook it up I don't know if it froze from Canada or where it's from but it is not worth it especially for $43 never never had something so bad will not buy again absolutely not supposed to be like a gel this stuff comes out like milk pure clear water if you don't shake it up no gel to it very disappointed out 50 bucks for something that don't even work live and learn I guess we'll live and learn that's my opinion stay away from it no good bad product

This Max Strip Paint & Varnish Citrus Stripper its doing a very good job! I was impresed with the quality of this item.

This is the best remover I've ever used. It doesn't smell horrible or overly potent, the scent really is citrus. It works fast! I left it on a door with 3 layers of varnish and paint and it ate through it in just 15 minutes. I was very impressed and will now only be using this specific remover.