A paint stripper chemical is a formulation used to remove old paint, powder coating, varnish, lacquer, or other coatings from metal, wood, or masonry without significantly damaging the base material (when used correctly).
* How Paint Strippers Work
- Paint strippers soften or break the bond between the coating and the surface by:
1.Penetrating the paint film.
2.Swelling or dissolving the coating.
3.Breaking down the paint's polymer structure.
4.Allowing the coating to be scraped, brushed, or pressure-washed off.
* Typical Paint Stripping Process (Metal Parts)
- Inspect the part and identify the coating.
- Immerse or apply the paint stripper.
- Wait for the coating to soften (typically 10–60 minutes, depending on the product and coating).
- Remove loosened paint using a scraper, brush, or water pressure.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Neutralize the surface if required by the stripper.
- Dry the part.
- Reapply pretreatment (such as phosphating) before repainting or powder coating.
