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.

The effect was not as good as expected. Cannot be completely removed

Brilliant product, would say if you know there is alot of paint then will definitely need multiple applications. Smell isn't terrible which is always beneficial, thickness is like pva glue. Good value for money.

After leaving for 1 hour, it managed to affect the 1st layer of paint, which still needed to be scrapped off with a lot of effort. To have any affect on paint, it needs to be painted on very thickly. Since it is a very water substance, it is only suitable for flat surfaces - it will drip off of vertical surfaces. In the end, using it is little better than just scraping the paint off by hand, without using paint a chemical stripper. I would also be careful using it indoors; it did make me feel very dizzy. You'll need to have all windows and doors open.

Wouldn’t get the paint off had to resort to a sand down and re/paint !

Sadly never worked but speedy refund

This gel like product was easy to paint on, didn't drip or run when applied. Directions were clear and easy to follow. Unfortunately, it did not work to remove any of the varnish or paint on my chairs. I tried all of the techniques recommended, wrapped it in cellophane, left overnight, kept moist etc. and still none of the varnish or paint lifted or was able to be scraped off.

I could not have completed this project without this product, due to arthritis in my hands. Here is how I used it, based on other reviewers recommendations. I placed cardboard and/or paper down on the carpeting under this cabinet to keep it protected from the damp paint that came loose during this process. Here are the steps I used. 1. I wore nitrile gloves to keep my hands safe. 2) After emptying it of its contents, I thoroughly cleaned the china cabinet. It had a very old, shiny, faux gold with wood grain, paint effect under a heavy gloss varnish. There were at least four coats of paint, including black three layers down, and a wood stain, likely original from when the piece was first sold. 2. I applied this product to one small area at a time (the top, one side at a time, one surface at a time...you get the idea). I tried to paper and tape the glass, but that didn't work. The product was absorbed into the paper. I just cleaned the glass with left over product after the project was completed (I used heavy duty nail polish remover in tiny, hard to reach areas). 3. I used a sponge or towel to apply the product. I applied to an area of the cabinet about the size of a paper towel. I used a spray bottle to dampen a paper towel. I placed the damp paper towel over the product. I used painter tape to seal plastic wrap over the paper towel. After about 30 mins. I checked to make sure the paper towel was still damp. If it wasn't, I misted it with water again and returned the plastic over it. I repeated this as necessary in areas that were tougher to tackle (there were a few, especially at the beginning of the project, and the inside of the top of the cabinet was awkward. I had to do a few spots more than twice). After about an hour from first applying the product, I used a scraper to simply slide ALL of the layers of varnish, paint and stain off. It was amazing. I needed two bottles of this to complete the inside and outside of the china cabinet. The smell wasn't unpleasant. Not chemical. I did use a fan (which was why I started checking the paper towels were still damp every 30 mins or so) and was right next to an open window for ventilation. The fan was not facing the cabinet, but its effect was enough to start to dry the paper towels more than once. I tried another product that has a citrus base that has a smell I cannot tolerate. I prefer this product in every conceivable way. It is easy to use. It is safe. I like the size as I cannot handle heavy containers. This product sticks to the surface well, especially vertical surfaces, when using the damp paper towel covered with plastic wrap method. I never would have been able to tackle this project if I had needed to use elbow grease. I needed a few different sized scrapers, because there were very narrow, as well as rounded areas in the cabinet. I had some clay shaping tools that worked really well for this. I also used paper towels when removing the ribbons of paint layers that were coming off. That was sticky and messy. I went through a lot of nitrile gloves and paper towels, but both were critical to my success. Use the thicker quality gloves (6 mil or more), not the cheapest (3 mil). Overall, this is my go-to product now. I am eyeing lots of other pieces of furniture that won't be devalued by stripping, and will look so much better in their natural state. As a follow up. I cleaned this cabinet with Old English wood oil. It is an old but effective wood cleaner I've used for decades. Photo 1 shows the ugly gold paint still present inside on the bottom shelf of the cabinet. The whole thing looked like that. Photo 2 shows the new improved cabinet after stripping and then applying Old English Wood Oil. I did not add a stain. I'm very pleased with the results. Now I can fill it back up with my china.

Bought it more than one time. I refurbished couple of furniture pieces with this. Takes the varnish off just make sure to follow instructions for an optimal removal

I’ve used a different brand citrus paint remover in the past and decided to try this one for a change. I had to strip paint off of two small China closet doors. This product requires that it isn’t left to dry — it must stay covered in plastic wrap — and when finished the wood must be washed with water before sanding or painting because the active ingredient continues to work after scraping. It feels like added steps with mediocre results even after two applications. It does the job a little more laboriously than its competitors.

I’ve been working on restoring a little house that’s been layered in over a hundred years of paint, and this varnish remover has been a lifesaver. I used it on old door knobs that were coated in what felt like a bazillion layers of thick paint, and it cut right through it. Instead of spending hours sanding or scraping, the remover softened the paint enough to peel it off with ease. It saved me time, frustration, and probably the metal underneath too. I honestly don’t know how I would have managed without it — this made the job doable and even satisfying. If you’re working on an older home or furniture piece, this is worth every penny.

very easy to work with, the best stripper I have ever used, I wish I had done more research about two hundred projects ago.......