RAD PaintStrip Paint & Solid Stain Stripping Gel
RAD PaintStrip is a professional-strength stripping gel for the coatings regular deck strippers can’t handle: solid color stains, paints, varnishes and film-forming acrylic deck coatings. It removes up to 5 layers in 30–45 minutes or up to 15 layers in 24 hours. The gel stays wet for 24+ hours, so you can strip large areas without reapplying, and it clings to vertical surfaces like siding, railings and skirting.
What It Removes
- Solid color wood stains, paints and varnishes
- Film-forming acrylic deck coatings from brands such as Behr, Olympic, Thompson’s, SuperDeck, Valspar, PPG and Benjamin Moore ArborCoat
- Over-applied semi-transparent and semi-solid coatings that have built up into a film
Removing a penetrating stain? Transparent, semi-transparent and most semi-solid deck stains don’t need PaintStrip. Use Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper instead.
Surfaces
Interior and exterior wood, brick, concrete, stone, plaster, metal and fiberglass. Do not use on drywall, rubber, plastic or vinyl.
Safer Formula
- No methylene chloride or NMP
- Non-flammable and non-combustible
- Practically odor free
How to Use
- Test patch: Apply to a small area. After 1 hour, scrape a section. If it isn’t down to bare wood, leave it on and check again every hour. Use the result to set your dwell time and coverage.
- Apply: Brush, roll or spray a heavy, even coat over the coating you’re removing.
- Keep it wet: For thick coatings or long dwell times, cover with plastic. Mist any spots that start to dry with water.
- Remove: Once the coating has softened, scrape or pressure wash it off. Spot-treat any areas that need a second pass.
Dispose of paint and stripper waste according to local, state and federal regulations.
Coverage & Sizes
- Coverage: About 50–100 sq. ft. per gallon, depending on the coating, number of layers and application method.
- Sample size: Covers roughly 8 sq. ft. Ideal for a test patch.
- Sizes: Sample, 1 gallon and 5 gallon
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a brightener after PaintStrip?
No. A wood brightener isn’t required to neutralize RAD PaintStrip.
Can I apply a semi-transparent stain after stripping a solid stain?
Yes, once all of the solid stain is removed and the wood is clean and dry. Any coating left on the wood will block penetration and show through.
Will it bubble?
It may or may not, depending on the coating being removed. Bubbling isn’t required for it to work. Use your test patch to judge.