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.

Stripping desk from 1920. Followed directions left it for for about 32 hours wrapped in plastic. Took off the varnish and hardly touched the stain underneath. No bubble effect just the nasty looking sludge. Scrapers and wipes will be your friend. Will definitely take multiple attempts to get it all. Washing with a damp rag does wonders after scraping. Smell alone is worth it not being very heavy duty. Good luck on your project.

Love this stuff! Great quality and value for the money. Scrapes paint off all my DIY projects.

Not a strong chemical smell. Kept it wet for 45 minutes but would hardly work. Only took off one layer of paint at a time. Will not purchase again.

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.

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

This product being non toxic, I just didn't feel like it was going to work as great as it did. I will post some pictures as soon as I am finished with the project.