[Boden Painting]

Does anyone have any extensive knowledge of this type of product? I am intersted in using it on exterior detail, (brick mould,fascia crown, dental moulding,etc).

If anyone could provide actual vs. advertised time and ability to remove multiple layers of old, chipped various types of paint I would appreciate it.

Are the "green " products worth it?

I am planning on using the peel away paper to aid in the removal process.

Any tips or advice or things to consider would be appreciated.

 

[JNLP]

Peel away works good on wood (only place I've used it). I wouldn't use the paper though. It's a pain to put on, blows off, and rips easy. I prefer using thin painters plastic cut up in big squares. Then when you put it on it's easy to take your hand over it making sure no air is inside. If you've never used it before... You don't want air to get in. It gets rock hard & sucks to take off.

Invest in a small scraper set that has different sized / shaped tips. Makes life alot better when working with detailed parts like dental.

Don't think it's magical though & will make all the paint just disapear. Sometimes you get stuck sanding a bit, sometimes you need a second coat of stripper, and sometimes it just goes perfect. This stuff does burn like crazy when you get it on your skin. Use vinigar on your skin when you get it on you rather than water.

Not sure how it works on brick? I've only done small areas of brick & just sprayed Bix on, taking off with a wire brush. Worked great.

 

[fusionpaints]

I've used peel away on concrete. It worked o.k. I guess, we left the paper on and let the stuff sit for a few days. We sprayed white lacquer on a basement floor and then the builder decided to try to stain the concrete. We were able to get most of the lacquer up with the peel away, but in the end we had to hire the floor guys to sand the rest of the white pigment which had stained the concrete, lol, to remove the rest. So it kindof worked for us on the concrete, but we did still have to do quite a bit of sanding.

 

[Boden Painting]

thanks for the input, and just to clarify, the only substrate I'd be using it on would be wood. Brick Moulding is a type of moulding that is commony used around doors and windows here.

JMCP, what is the best way to apply it? Airless sprayer? How much work time do I have with it and how long is typically needed for it to work well? What about neutralizing the wood?

 

[JNLP]

thanks for the input, and just to clarify, the only substrate I'd be using it on would be wood. Brick Moulding is a type of moulding that is commony used around doors and windows here.

JMCP, what is the best way to apply it? Airless sprayer? How much work time do I have with it and how long is typically needed for it to work well? What about neutralizing the wood?

Depends on the area. I used a medium sized putty knife. You can spray it too but I wouldn't know where to start with that. Alot of the large areas we did was sprayed by the company owner at the time & it went alot faster. You had a decent bit of work time on it. You do it in squares about the size of your plastic/paper, then cover it & move on, so you have more than enough work time. We left it on for I think 3 days. The wood will need neutralized too. I'm not too clear on all those small details as it's been about 7 years since I used it. Your rep could give you alot better details than me. :thumbup:

 

[YubaPaintPro]

Hey, I agree. PeelAway is a good product if used correctly. Can also be messy! Don't shy away from the Back to Nature products. The pro versions work real well and like any, you just need to be patient. B to N is "green" and actually works. I have spec'd it.

Also, check out the Paint Shaver. Not cheap as it relates to cost. However, it is so absolutely the $, because it is a serious labor saver. Good luck.

http://www.ibacktonature.com/Pages/btnhome.html
http://www.paintshaver.com/

 

[Boden Painting]

Hey, I agree. PeelAway is a good product if used correctly. Can also be messy! Don't shy away from the Back to Nature products. The pro versions work real well and like any, you just need to be patient. B to N is "green" and actually works. I have spec'd it.

Also, check out the Paint Shaver. Not cheap as it relates to cost. However, it is so absolutely the $, because it is a serious labor saver. Good luck.

http://www.ibacktonature.com/Pages/btnhome.html
http://www.paintshaver.com/

precisely why I wanted to know about the peel away stuff. I already own (and swear by ) the paintshaver. MY problem comes when I have to deal with window/door trim or moulding against the soffitt. I can make the siding look great but I feel like I'm doing half a job when I leave the detail stuff still looking like crap with multiple layers of old paint etc on it. Thanks for the advice on the green products.