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Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel, 1 Quart, Red Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel, 1 Quart, Red Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel, 1 Quart, Red Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel, 1 Quart, Red

Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel, 1 Quart, Red

Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel, 1 Quart, Red Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel, 1 Quart, Red Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel, 1 Quart, Red Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel, 1 Quart, Red
$ 19.99

Score By Feature

Based on 4,715 ratings
Easy to spread
8.38
Adhesion
8.18
Easy to use
8.10
Scent
8.12
Easy to remove
7.47
Value for money
5.74

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Product Description

Paint and varnish can easily be removed with CITRISTRIP Safer Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel.
This product stays wet and active for up to 24 hours, making it possible to strip several layers at once.
This product takes away dried latex and oil-based paint, varnish, lacquer, polyurethane,
Surfaces such as metal, wood, and masonry can be stripped of multiple layers.
We do not have methylene chloride or NMP in our system.

Questions & Answers

What do I need to do to use this on Windows?

It's okay to do that

If I want to remove stain from wood deck, can I apply it and power wash it ?

I used that method to clean my wrought iron fence before repainting it It consists of painting. It seems to me that power washing works just as well on decks.

the front stairs for about 24 hours, and by the time I could get back to it, it had dried and baked on. What is the best way to remove it ?

Keep it wet by applying it and covering it with plastic. We'll be able to fix the issue soon.

What happens if CitriStrip eats or weakens the If I can use it to strip nitro lacquer without affecting glued joints, then I'll be grateful. ?

As a result of using the product on some cabinet doors, I had to repaint them. The situation was unrelated to citristrip or age, but it was not completely clear either. Keep in mind, though, that there is potential in the industry

Selected User Reviews For Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel, 1 Quart, Red

I can't believe how amazing this stuff is
5/5

The use of strong chemicals is not allowed. You only need to remove what you have With amazing results, I used it on some mahogany furniture that was about 90 years old. It takes one hour to dry, so apply the goop and then wash My tools of choice were a plastic scraper, a plastic bristle wire brush, and a semi-rough, water-dipped plastic scouring pad.

Persephone Buckley
Persephone Buckley
| Oct 12, 2020
I knocked Is something wrong? Citrus in no way smells like it
3/5

The update is The Home Depot has since sold this to me. As far as I can tell, the recipe has changed. We no longer enjoy it as much as we once did. The product I used to use extensively isn't recommended at all, which makes me sad because I used to love it. As of today, it does not have a There is a strong citrus smell and it is not very effective at stripping. Unlike the normal Citristrip, these are not the same as those. believe it might be an attempt to knock you down There's no power. There has been a change in the consistency and smell since I've used this product a number of times in the past. Whenever I can, I buy it for my friends who do not have it I smelled a citrus smell and felt like I was wearing I got some paint off, but it didn't remove it as well as I was expecting. I also found that the piece I stripped still smelled foul, after it had been painted. The best way to buy is at a brick and mortar store.

Marco POWER
Marco POWER
| Oct 05, 2020
This is AWESOME! As a result of reading Sandra's review about this stuff removing layers of paint from her mantle, I decided to try it
5/5

We didn't know that the people who sold us the house painted the interior of the house with cheap interior paint when it was recently painted. As soon as we purchased our home, my driveway was grey. A year later, much of it had flaked off, revealing several layers of paint, revealing a red driveway beneath the gray. The red paint I had already painted over it matched what was underneath, so if it flaked up anymore, it would match. The driveway has a large crack that extends the entire length of it, and it looks like they tried to patch it My driveway was covered in loose grey and red paint that I scraped off and was reassured by the liar at Lowe's that their driveway paint had a sealer in it that would cover the flaking and prevent it from flaking up. It was the same lie he told me when he painted my driveway. Only one good rain and less than a week was necessary to get rid of the new paint and reveal the thick paint underneath. However, the paint flaked off the concrete too, and the red paint was destroyed. There was a leak in my new paint job. Having bought it, now I'm ready to use it. Last night I used it on a small area and as soon as I woke up this morning, I went out and scraped it. It may not seem like it, but the paint just readily peeled away. The light was fading fast, and I still had a lot to cover in the house. I was tempted to come back inside and write a review then, but I was losing daylight. Using my brush, I brushed off what was left on the inside of the thick painted spots and put it around the edges of the thick painted I believe that even just that small amount from cleaning my brush was enough. As I'm writing this, the thick spots are all covered and I'm going to let them dry. Within the next couple of days, I should be able to scrape off all of the thick layers of paint, then I just need a power wash to remove any residue, and I am ready to paint the driveway. In preparation for redoing my driveway, I have cement crack filler and a spatula, but I may need to order another jug of this, I wish it came in a gallon. I'll be painting it red again, hopefully for the last time. As I sat in the driveway, I missed all of the paint drops on my brick steps I hadn't noticed them before. My first time using a paint remover was a failure, but it seems to work just as well as this one.

Claire Barry
Claire Barry
| Jun 28, 2021
There is magic
5/5

This very toxic lye is very toxic after use. As someone who grew up using chemical-based stuff, I find it difficult to accept that this environmentally friendly goop can work There's no fuss, no muss. Just apply, scrape it off, and repeat as I love it.

Rose Hester
Rose Hester
| Mar 02, 2021
In the case of oil- It must be left at least 72 hours before you can touch it
5/5

The fumes are not present. An oil-based paint has been applied to the concrete floor of my basement Paint with a water-based formulation. The only area I left it was for 24 hours, and it did not get all the stuff One of the areas, I left it for about 3 or 4 days (heavy coat, covered by a plastic sheet) and it took it all Put it on heavy, cover it with a plastic sheet, and allow it to dry for a while. The smell of orange is all there is. Using the other chemicals had a toxic effect on me.

Lorenzo Mercado
Lorenzo Mercado
| Mar 10, 2021
I'm very pleased with it
5/5

There is a bathtub that has been refinished There was a problem with the enamel peeling off and stains on it. applied this to all my skin and let it remain for a couple of hours. Almost everything peeled away and melted away. The only thing I need to do is re-work a few spots It took some time to do but it was well worth it. The spray did not smell at all. I just poured it on the tub or brush, brushed it over, and it was fine.

Stephen James
Stephen James
| Dec 29, 2020
The system seems to be working Refinishing furniture has been one of my past hobbies, but I've never used this Citristrip before
4/5

needed a product that I could use indoors since I need to remove paint from my fireplace mantel. While I don't find the smell to be awful or overwhelming, I can definitely As soon as we finished installing the mantel, I slathered the gel over the entire surface and covered it with plastic. As I looked at the gel this morning, I could see that it was doing Upon closer inspection, I noticed two layers of paint in two different colors on the mantel, so I applied some more gel and covered it once more. There's a lot of activity going on.

Jadiel Frey
Jadiel Frey
| Dec 05, 2020
As long as you only need one layer of latex to be removed, it's fine
3/5

My 90-year-old car needs to be stripped The year is A window in my kitchen dates from the 19th century. In the aftermath of using the 3M lead checker (good product), I bought this stuff because it said it could remove three layers and would work on lead-based paint. The bottom two layers are painted with oil-based paint (as well as the top layer). The amount I put on was considerable, and I left it on This was a great thing, as the top layer came off easily. Neither of the other layers was even removed. Additionally, as one other comment stated, there was no orange smell - There is an odor in my entire house, and it has spread throughout the I am not happy with my situation.

Marie Montgomery
Marie Montgomery
| Feb 20, 2021

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