RAD™ PaintStrip Paint & Solid Stain Stripping Gel 1-Gallon
R-A-D™ PaintStrip is the right choice for almost any paint or solid coating stripping project. R-A-D™ PaintStrip is eco-friendly, works fast (starts working within 5 minutes), and removes up to 5 layers of most paints in 30-45 minutes, and up to 15 layers in 24 hours.
R-A-D™ PaintStrip stays wet for 24+ hours, allowing you to strip larger areas without having to reapply.
When & Where to use RAD™ PaintStrip
R-A-D™ PaintStrip does not contain any hazardous methylene chloride or NMP. R-A-D™ PaintStrip is non-flammable, non-combustible, and practically odor free. R-A-D™ PaintStrip can be used on interior and exterior surfaces including wood, brick, concrete, plaster, stone, metal, fiberglass, and more. Additionally, R-A-D™ PaintStrip clings well to vertical surfaces.
Note: R-A-D™ PaintStrip is not needed to remove penetrating exterior deck and wood stains that are Transparent, Semi-Transparent, and Semi-Solid (most brands) in appearance. To remove these deck and wood stain types, use the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper. If you are unsure of which Restore-A-Deck Stripper to use, please post pictures and any info related to the products (brand and type of stain) being stripped in the comment section below.
R-A-D™ PaintStrip Removes
- Solid Color Wood Stains, Paints, Varnishes
- Excessively Over-Applied Semi-Transparent and Semi-Solid Coatings
- Filming Acrylic Wood Stain Coatings such as Behr Wood Stains, Thompsons, Olympic, SuperDeck, Benjamin Moore ArborCoat, Valspar, PPG/Pittsburgh, and any other exterior wood and deck stains
DO NOT use on drywall, rubber, plastic, or vinyl.
R-A-D™ PaintStrip ADVANTAGES
- PROFESSlONAL STRENGTH Fast-Acting Paint Stripping Gel
- Removes up to 15 layers of latex and oil paints, varnish, stains, lacquers, and more in a single application
- Multi-Surface: Works on vertical and horizontal surfaces including wood, metal, masonry, and many more
- Stays Wet for 24+ Hours for Difficult Stripping Projects
- No Need to Neutralize with Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener
- Eco-Friendly
- Non-Flammable & No Harsh Fumes
- No Methylene Chloride or NMP
- Safe to use on all exterior wood surfaces, not just decks
Coverage: 100 sq. feet per gallon
As expected, the Olympic acrylic film product was a bear to remove. See photos. We let dwell for 24 hours and removed with power washer. Do we need to make a second pass? If so, with the gel again? It will probably be February before Temps are dependably warm enough to stain. I expect to have to clean, brighten, and stain at that time.
Yes, you will need to go over it again with the Gel. Spring time will be okay.
We are trying to restore our deck. We are replacing several sections but would like to take the good boards back to bare wood. The old coating looks like paint over stain but we are not certain. Can you suggest the appropriate stripping product to make this job easy? Thank you!
That is a solid stain. You will need the RAD Paint Strip. We would suggest buying a gallon to test effectiveness, coverage, and dwell time first. See below for testing.
Test Patch:
Before general use, test on a small area to determine compatibility, required dwell time, and coverage for desired results. For an estimated 5 or less coats, scrape a section of the area with a stripping tool after one hour of dwell time. If not easily down to wood after one hour, leave on longer and test again hourly. For 10 – 15 coats of paint, cover with plastic and wait 24 hours to test. For best results, cover the stripper with plastic and do not allow to dry.
I used a Cabot solid stain in sycamore 2 years ago that is now peeling on the floor boards. I bought 5 gal. of Ready Seal oil stain in pecan and tested it on stairs. We have power washed several times and scuff sanded once. There is still a lot of paint on the floor. I thought I’d just stain the 700 sqf deck as it is now and have a nice barn wood effect. My partner thinks it’s too drastic. Currently there are some new boards and old boards that are blotchy with silvered and painted sections. He wants to use Thompsons clear. Opinion and suggestions needed.
You cannot stain over the solid stain. Ready Seal is a very poor stain as well. It will not dry and rubs off. Read the reviews. Thompsons Clear is useless.
We have a deck that is peeling. It has two coats of solid stain Behr and are having trouble removing it, We have pressure washed and tried a Sherwin Williams product in a small area but nothing is working. Should we use the rad paint stripper overnight? If so does it need to be covered with something like a plastic drop cloth? Looking to just do the vertical surfaces now.
You have to test first to determine what is needed. Also, are you redoing in the RAD Solid Stain? If so, you do not have to remove 100% of the Behr, just what is loose and peeling.
Test Patch:
Before general use, test on a small area to determine compatibility, required dwell time, and coverage for desired results. For an estimated 5 or less coats, scrape a section of the area with a stripping tool after one hour of dwell time. If not easily down to wood after one hour, leave on longer and test again hourly. For 10 – 15 coats of paint, cover with plastic and wait 24 hours to test. For best results, cover the stripper with plastic and do not allow to dry.
What type of sprayer do you recommend for Paint Stripping Gel? Or does it have to be brush/ rolled on? Do you recommend using neutralizer and/or brightener after?
The Stripping Gel needs to be rolled on very thick. You can brighten after but you do not have to.
Trying to remove Behr solid oil based stain on fence. Everyone says not possible. Will this work?
Yes, if you follow the directions. Make sure to test spot first. Very important to determine how thick to apply and how long to dwell.
Test Patch:
Before general use, test on a small area to determine compatibility, required dwell time, and coverage for desired results. For an estimated 5 or less coats, scrape a section of the area with a stripping tool after one hour of dwell time. If not easily down to wood after one hour, leave on longer and test again hourly. For 10 – 15 coats of paint, cover with plastic and wait 24 hours to test. For best results, cover the stripper with plastic and do not allow to dry.
I used the rad gel, pressure washed, and sanded. Would you recommend still using the Brightner?
Post some pics, please.
We are working railing slowly because but want to stain the big areas and get it done
Yes as it will help to open the pores after sanding. Do you have a before stripping picture?
Here are the before
Looks good. Good job removing the old stain.
I have deck I’m refinishing. It currently stained with Olympic Elite. Do I need to use your paint stripper or the mixable powder deck stripper for best results? I have pressured wash most of the stain of the horizontal surfaces but it did not wash off the vertical surfaces.
Post pics, please.
I used Defy solid body stain 2 years ago. I installed Defy over a previous one coat solid body Stain, made by a company that is no longer in business. This was peeling and about 5 years old.
I followed the Defy prep procedure, but I did not strip. Now I am experiencing 60% flaking and peeling both on new wood that was aged and previous Defy stained as described above.
What do I do now?
I want to use your solid body stain and I want to follow your prep recommendations, but after all that work and expense; I do not want to be in this position in 2 years.
Can you post some pics of the current state?
Question! If I applied the RAD stripper in the evening and covered w/plastic to sit over night and then removed in am would it cause any damage to the wood?
No it would not.
Regular drop plastic is sufficient?
Yes.
The majority of the dock is natural colored but the trim is black.
Hi, I have 3 ages of boards (some 1 month old, some 1 year old, and some solid stained from previous home owner.) Would like to remove the solid stain and apply RAD semi transparent in light walnut. Is this possible? What products do I need?
Use the RAD Paint Strip to remove the solid stain. For the new wood, see here: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-stain-for-new-wood
Hi, which stripper would you recommend? Bought the home 2 years ago, don’t know what the previous owners used to stain the deck.
Thank you
Use this kit: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit.html
With both additives for the stripper: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/rad-stain-stripper-additives.html
Apply, wait 60 minutes to work (mist to keep from drying out) and then pressure wash off.
Used Behr Premium Weatherproofing Semi-Transparent All-In-One Wood Stain & Sealer. Trying to use Behr’s Stain Stripper, but very tedious. Can I use RAD Stain Stripper or do I need to use RAD Paint & Solid Stain Stripper?
Use the RAD Paint Strip for this.
Which stripper should we use? Olympic Elite Stain/sealant in one applied in 2016 without appropriate prep.
Reply back with some pics of the deck for prep advice.
Can you see these. I uploaded them Sunday.
Use the RAD PaintStrip: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/rad-paintstrip-paint-solid-stain-stripping-gel.html
The best stripper to remove solid stains and hard to remove wood and deck stains.
used one gallon, did not remove most of solid stain, do I need to redo? Stain is soft but really hard to scrape off
Let it sit on the wood over night. Apply liberally.