This video was so helpful!!! Really clearly explained the “what, why and how” each step and results were totally unbiased (I.e. no plugging free samples). Super impressed with sound and filming quality. Best Thing- the ENTIRE video is about product comparison! No tangents, info clearly and concisely provided, graph of results discussed, video end.
I loved seeing the results side by side! All the information was so helpful and informative! Can’t wait to see how the piece turns out when you’re all done with it ☺️
You make the best point here - if it's cheaper but you use more, it's it really cheaper? Spot on! I'm sensitive to chemical smells so try to avoid strippers but sometimes they're necessary. Thanks for your thorough testing, great info all around!
I try to avoid them, but like you said, sometimes they are necessary. The cheapest one was the most odorous. This comparison was definitely interesting.
This was incredibly helpful, especially the smell test. Was curious about the plastic covering step. Also I'll be using it on baseboard and so that increases my interest in how you used the plastic. Thanks!
I really needed this video, as I’m going to change up the look of my big electric cherry wood fire place only bc it was damaged by a house fire, of smoke, water and the removal out of home and family did not want to leave behind. So I’m now at odds to either revarnish it or paint it a matte. Your video shows me which product I’ll be looking for if I choose to revarnish it. I will choose Citrus Strip bc I can’t handle smells
I’m sorry to read about the house fire. But, I’m glad that they were able to save it and now you can look forward to a fun project. Best of luck with your refinishing! So happy you found this helpful.
This timing couldn't be more perfect; I am working on two end tables that need overhauling. Just clarifying: the two-minute remover gel got past the lacquer and down to the bare wood with the first application, right? I couldn't decipher at the end of the video which product did the most stripping. Thanks for this side-by-side test, and please let me know.
I used to do woodworking many years ago Started up again and bought some paint stripper- holy crap are they ever borderline useless now that they got rid of the good methylene chloride!! They are all just variations of borderline useless products
Normally paint needs to be stripped from wood to reveal the beautiful grain. If I was painting a playhouse, I would clean it, scuff sand it, and then paint it. No stripping necessary.
I'm assuming the plastic has been painted before. I have never applied any of these products on plastic so I'm not sure how they would affect it. One thing I know, they make the wood soft for a while, I would be afraid they would alter the plastic in some way. If it was me, I would read the back of the product I'm buying to make sure is safe to use on plastic, and if it is safe, I would test it on a small area first.@@christinac3727
This video was so helpful!!! Really clearly explained the “what, why and how” each step and results were totally unbiased (I.e. no plugging free samples). Super impressed with sound and filming quality. Best Thing- the ENTIRE video is about product comparison! No tangents, info clearly and concisely provided, graph of results discussed, video end.
So glad you found it helpful!🙂
I loved seeing the results side by side! All the information was so helpful and informative! Can’t wait to see how the piece turns out when you’re all done with it ☺️
I need to check the settings for end screen😊, this is the desk I posted last week. Thanks!
@@aliferefurbished Oh!!! I loved that one!
Thanks! 😊
You make the best point here - if it's cheaper but you use more, it's it really cheaper? Spot on! I'm sensitive to chemical smells so try to avoid strippers but sometimes they're necessary. Thanks for your thorough testing, great info all around!
I try to avoid them, but like you said, sometimes they are necessary. The cheapest one was the most odorous. This comparison was definitely interesting.
This was incredibly helpful, especially the smell test. Was curious about the plastic covering step. Also I'll be using it on baseboard and so that increases my interest in how you used the plastic. Thanks!
The bear seems like it kept the integrity of the wood. This was a great review. The wood looks so nice underneath.
Glad it was informative!
This was a well done, organized and helpful video. Thank you so much!
Glad you found it helpful! 😊
Love these kinds of videos! Thanks for taking the time to do it.
Yay! Glad you don’t it helpful.
Multi- strip from sunnyside is the best of all. It's water based, stays wet long, and water clean up.
I might try it next, hopefully is not too stinky!
Just the information I was looking for. Thank you.
That's awesome! I'm glad.
Really awesome to see each product. I wish we got those in Canada but it's nice to see what type and texture of stripper works. Great video
Meg, what are a couple of popular brands up there?
I really needed this video, as I’m going to change up the look of my big electric cherry wood fire place only bc it was damaged by a house fire, of smoke, water and the removal out of home and family did not want to leave behind. So I’m now at odds to either revarnish it or paint it a matte. Your video shows me which product I’ll be looking for if I choose to revarnish it. I will choose Citrus Strip bc I can’t handle smells
I’m sorry to read about the house fire. But, I’m glad that they were able to save it and now you can look forward to a fun project. Best of luck with your refinishing! So happy you found this helpful.
I love this video! Great information. Thanks for doing this and sharing the results.
Thank you!! 😊
Looks like I'll be trying the 2 minute stripper, I live in Cali and am lucky to be able to do this outdoors. Thank you for the video!
Yes, if you can do this outdoors, go for it.
Great video...thanks for doing the research!
Of course! 😊
Thank you so much for your review, it did enforce my choice on product that I was about to buy
I’m so glad it was helpful!!
Thank you for the comparisons. Found it very helpful💓🌸💓
Yay, so glad to read this!
Great info. Thank you for sharing your information
Of course!! Glad you found it valuable.
Thanks! Great video. Very helpful. Citristrip for me.
Glad it was helpful!
This timing couldn't be more perfect; I am working on two end tables that need overhauling. Just clarifying: the two-minute remover gel got past the lacquer and down to the bare wood with the first application, right? I couldn't decipher at the end of the video which product did the most stripping. Thanks for this side-by-side test, and please let me know.
I did have to add a second coat of the 2 minute one. I’d dried before I put the plastic on top. But after that, it removed it all.
Very informative, Walessa. ❤️
Glad you think so! 😊
Remember when paint removers used to work!
I used to do woodworking many years ago
Started up again and bought some paint stripper- holy crap are they ever borderline useless now that they got rid of the good methylene chloride!!
They are all just variations of borderline useless products
Thanks for the great info. Did you have to use mineral spirts with all theses strippers to deactivate them?
I like to use Green Envy Mineral Spirits, is less odorous too.
Practice!!!!!!
soy gel left a very clean surface as did 2 minute remover.
That’s great to know!
how was the clean up for each of these strippers? Thanks for the great video! I have had fantastic results w the Soy Gel :-)
The faster the product dries before removing paint the hardest it is to clean up. Soy gel and Citristrip were easier to clean up.
Thank you! Very helpful
Glad you thought so! 😊
Thank you for this!!!
You're so welcome!😊
Very helpful thank you
Glad it was helpful!😊
i'm fixing up an old playhouse and need to remove the paint. will these items work for plastic as well?
Normally paint needs to be stripped from wood to reveal the beautiful grain. If I was painting a playhouse, I would clean it, scuff sand it, and then paint it. No stripping necessary.
I pressure washed it and a lot of the old paint chipped off. My only concern would be that this would create bumps under any new paint I put on.
I'm assuming the plastic has been painted before. I have never applied any of these products on plastic so I'm not sure how they would affect it. One thing I know, they make the wood soft for a while, I would be afraid they would alter the plastic in some way. If it was me, I would read the back of the product I'm buying to make sure is safe to use on plastic, and if it is safe, I would test it on a small area first.@@christinac3727
Very informative… thank you
I’m glad it was, thank you!
So interesting!
Hi Kathryn, glad you think so. 😀
Qcs by stripwell is the only one you’ll ever need!!
Thanks
except it's not made for PAINT removal
THANK YOU BEST VIDEO
I’m curious why you chose 30 minutes. The Soy Gel manufacturer’s own RUclips video uses a 5-hour set time.
Not the container I had!
I use clean strip
There are so many out there, I could easily make another one.