Multi-Strip is a unique, environmentally safe paint remover designed to remove up to 15 layers of paint and varnish in one application. The longer Multi-Strip is left on the more layers of paint it removes.

Features:

• Remove up to 15 layers of paint and varnish in one application
• Biodegradable, non-flammable, and contains no methylene chloride or caustic
• Odor free
• Can be easily cleaned up with water
• As a paste it clings easily to vertical surfaces
• Can be brushed, rolled or sprayed on with a paint sprayer

Types of Paint Removed: Multi-Strip can remove most varieties of paints & varnishes which are oil or water-based including, latex, alkyds, stains, enamels, lacquers and clear paints. Unlike other paint removers, Multi-Strip can remove more difficult coatings such as two-part epoxy, and urethanes. Multi-Strip is also effective on mastic, adhesives, and glues.

Surfaces: Multi-Strip can be applied on a multitude of interior and exterior surfaces including wood, brick, plaster, metal, marble, masonry, stone, concrete, and fiberglass, etc. Multi-Strip will not damage plaster or wood (it will not discolor the wood or raise the grain like other paint removers) or affect any substrate it is applied to. It is not to be used on sheetrock, plastic, rubber or linoleum surfaces.

Instructions:

A. Preparation: Mask any areas not being stripped with plastic and masking tape.

B. Application: Multi-Strip is applied to the surface at a total of approximately 1/32" thick (30 mils) with a brush, roller, putty knife or sprayer. Can be sprayed effectively using an airless sprayer. Drill mix before spraying - Remove filters from sprayer & spray gun - Submerge pump directly into remover, Do not use suction hose - Use NEW 1/4" or 3/8" airless hose. Use at least a 1 GPM piston sprayer, .019-.021 reversible spray tip; A wet mil gauge should be used to measure thickness.
1. Test Patch: Since it is often hard to know the type or the amount of paint on a surface, two small test areas should be stripped to determine the proper application and dwell time needed for paint removal to occur.
(i) First Test Patch: Apply Multi-Strip to the surface at a total of approximately 1/32" thick (30 mils). The patch then should be checked for dwell time as follows (only a portion at any one time): Check the patch first at 2 - 4 hours, then periodically thereafter. As a rule of thumb, the greater the layers of paint, the longer the product should be left on. The stripper will usually remove 8 - 12 layers of paint in 24 hours. More layers of paint (20+) may take longer (2 - 3+ days). Due to the nature of certain paints such as two part epoxy and urethanes, Multi-Strip may need more time to be effective. Average dwell time for these coatings may be 48 to 72 hours.
(ii) Second Test Patch: In some situations, some surface coatings (usually latex) soften easily, causing puffing away from the surface. In these cases, the stripper works differently so the patch should be done as follows:
a) Apply a light coat of paint stripper (approximately 5-10 mils) to the surface. Wait 2 - 6 hours. If the surface starts to pull away, the top layers have lifted from the surface and can be easily removed with a scraper or knocked off the surface with a broom or other device. The paint remover has penetrated through these layers and begins to soften the remaining layers.
b) While the undercoats are still soft, apply another coat of stripper at approx. 1/32" thick (20-25 mils) to the surface. The patch then should be checked for dwell time as follows (only a portion at any one time): Check the patch first at 2 - 4 hours, then periodically thereafter. As a rule of thumb, the greater the layers of paint, the longer the product should be left on. The stripper will usually remove 8 - 12 layers of paint in 24 hours. More layers of paint (20+) may take longer (2 - 3+ days). This procedure usually applies to stripping ceilings as well.

2. Multi-Strip will easily cling to vertical surfaces: Use your tool to fill detailed, intricate or grooved surfaces. For best results apply Multi-Strip at temperatures between 60 ¦F and 80 ¦F. Product activity is reduced below a temperature of 60 ¦F and may require additional dwell time before all layers of paint are removed. If product freezes let thaw and stir vigorously until product is consistent. Coverage for Multi-Strip varies between 50 and 75+ sq. ft. per gal. depending upon the type and amount of paint on a surface. No Neutralization required. Clean-up with water.

C. Suggested Removal Techniques

1. Plaster Surfaces
(i) Flat Plaster Surfaces: Easiest removal is achieved using a 4" or wider razor blade scraper (commonly known as a wallpaper stripper) to lift the remover/paint off the surface.
(ii) Decorative Plaster (or Wood): Use a Back To Nature Stainless Steel Scraper with 5 function detail blade to lift the paint off