How To Use Starchem Synstryp Paint Stripper

This post is to help you get the best results out of using Starchem Synstryp Paint Stripper. As always, Starchem Synstryp Paint Stripper is available to buy from our website.

What you'll need
Starchem Synstryp Paint Stripper is really simple to use. You will only need:

• Starchem Synstryp Paint Stripper (obviously)
• Protective gloves and eye protection (goggles)
• A scraper (a normal decorating one will be fine)
• A cloth
• A bucket with warm water

Safety
Whenever you use this paint stripper, ALWAYS wear protective gloves and suitable eye protection, like goggles. This stuff is great at stripping paint but you really don't want to get any of it on you. If you do get some on you, wash it of immediately with warm water.

What you can use it on
You can use this to strip the paint of any surface, including wood and alloy wheels, but make sure you remove any left over paint stripper from the surface once you have taken the paint off. If left, this stuff can get into unpainted surfaces and cause damage, which you really don't want.

How to use it
To get the best results, it's worth scoring the surface of the paint in a 'criss-cross' pattern before you apply any paint stripper. You can do this with a knife but be careful not to damage the surface below the paint. If you are worried about damaging what's under the paint and don't want to use a knife, you can always use some wire wool to scuff the paint which will give the same effect. This will allow the paint stripper to really get into the paint and do its thing.

If possible, lay some paper over the surface you've applied the paint stripper to. This will keep it working longer by trapping the evaporating solvent under the paper, rather than letting it evaporate into the atmosphere.

To apply the paint stripper, simply use a brush and brush it over all areas where you want to remove the paint. Once you've completely covered all areas, leave it to sink in for about 10 - 15 minutes. By then you should start to see the paint bubble and crease, and when you do, take your scraper and get scraping. The paint should start to come off now with relative ease. Sometimes you might need to apply a second coat of paint stripper if you find the paint isn't bubbling or isn't coming off easily.

Afterwards
Once you've finished removing the paint, wash the surface with a wet cloth soaked in warm water to ensure you have removed all the paint stripper residue. As said before, if left, this stuff can cause damage to some surfaces so you really need to make sure it's all off!

You should now be left with a lovely, paint free surface!

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