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.

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.

Stuff quickly and easily removed spray paint from a chrome grille that had been sprayed years ago. Brushed it on, let it sit, scrubbed it off. Took a few applications, but it worked well. Smell isn't too bad, price was a lot cheaper than most. Application was easy using a small brush, and it came well sealed with no leaks.

Very weak remover. Not worth the price, or the effort to use it. After 5 applications, I realized that his product is far too weak, to remove the 8 year old paint on my house. I spilled some on my arm and thought the worst, only to discover that there was no sensation at all. I washed it off and went back to trying to remove the paint.

It’s ok for light finishes. If working with solvent based finishes. It takes way too much effort. Best stay with solvent based strippers.

Used to strip solvent based sealer from my old terracotta tile floor, definitely worked, though not without effort..lot of elbow grease. Would use again. Couple of tips: works best if put on fairly thick, don't skimp. Would not use this, or any stripper, on a vertical surface, it's just going to slide off and make a mess. If doing doors or cabinet doors take them down and lay horizontally. Before and after photos, (after is after applying new sealer).

This has worked great for me.When I ran out, I went to the closest hardware store which didn't sell this brand (but rather another big name). What a waste of money that was.It was like I put nothing on the paint.I immediately ordered ordered more of this, and I won't use any other.

Works great works as promised patience is king! Easy to work with.

Didn’t work at all :( followed directions on bottle, even tried some suggestions from other users here in the reviews. I was trying to strip my son’s bed & it did nothing. Super bummed I wasted so much time painting it on, wrapping in cling wrap, all for nothing. I love that it’s nontoxic, so that’s what the extra star is for. Just wish it worked. I wish I had my money back for sand paper.