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Paint Strippers & Removers

56 paint strippers & removers from Dumond, Smart Strip, 3M and more.

Recommended Paint Strippers & Removers

Feirenql

Purple, 12-Pack

+Pack of 12 discs for repeated stripping jobs
+Discs are 4-1/2 inches across for angle grinders
+Sized 0.88 inch thick for a wheel-style stripping tool
−Requires an angle grinder to operate
No price recorded yet.
3M
+21 oz aerosol can dispenses stripper without a separate sprayer
+Sold in a 12-can case for multiple jobs
+Formulated for stripping baseboard finishes
−Aerosol format is less suited to large flat surfaces
No price recorded yet.
Smart Strip

Green, 2-Pack

+Two 14 oz containers in one pack
+Named for stripping up to 15 layers
+Works on acrylic, latex, oil, and water-based coatings
−Green color is not a performance feature
No price recorded yet.
Krud Kutter

Red

+Removes dried and fresh latex paint
+Works on floors, tile, wood and hard surfaces
+Spray format for application without a brush
−Only 24 oz, less than a gallon-size remover
No price recorded yet.
Motsenbocker's Lift Off

Clear

+Water-based and biodegradable formula
+Removes latex and acrylic paint
+1 gallon capacity for large projects
−Clear liquid gives no color cue during use
No price recorded yet.
Motsenbocker's Lift Off

Clear, 3-Pack

+Water-based, biodegradable formula for latex paint removal
+Three 22 fl oz bottles in one pack
+Clear formula for a 3-pack bundle
−Targets latex paint specifically rather than all coating types
No price recorded yet.
Max Strip

White

+Works on multiple surface types
+Also acts as a drip cleaner
+22 oz bottle for small to medium jobs
−Only 22 oz per bottle
No price recorded yet.
Norton

Blue, 1-Pack

+Fits 4 1/2 inch grinders
+Extra coarse grit for rapid stripping
+Mechanical stripping without chemical removers
−Abrasive wheel can gouge the surface underneath
No price recorded yet.
Omni Depot
+Works on epoxy, polyurethane, wood and metal
+Fast-acting formula for varnish and paint
+1 quart size for mid-sized projects
−Quart size is smaller than gallon options
No price recorded yet.
Dumond
+Heavy-duty formula for multiple paint layers
+Removes lead, oil and alkyd-based paints
+5 gallon container for large jobs
−Five-gallon size is more than most small projects need
No current price. Check it at the store.
Pro-Graad

2-Pack

+Two-pack gives two discs per purchase
+Fits 1/4-inch shank for drills
+4-inch diameter disc for stripping surfaces
−Only 1/4-inch shank size listed
No price recorded yet.
SuperGrindz

Orange, 5-Pack

+Five-pack provides five discs per purchase
+Extra coarse grit for aggressive material removal
+4-inch diameter disc
−Orange color only, no other options
No price recorded yet.
Smart Strip

Blue

+Strips over 20 layers of high performance coatings
+Works on epoxy, urethane, elastomerics and varnish
+14 oz container for medium-sized stripping jobs
−Strong chemical formula calls for careful handling
No price recorded yet.
Signi

Black, 5-Pack

+Five 4-1/2 inch poly strip discs in one pack
+Fits an angle grinder for stripping and cleaning
+Removes paint, rust and weld residue
−Requires an angle grinder to operate
No price recorded yet.
Safe 'n Easy

Yellow

+32-ounce container for larger projects
+Strips multiple layers of acrylic coatings
+Gel formula for vertical surfaces
−Yellow color only, no other options
No price recorded yet.
Dumond

White

+Removes acrylic, latex, oil and water-based coatings
+Non-caustic formula for gentler handling
+One gallon capacity for large projects
−Gallon container is heavy to store and move around
No price recorded yet.
Industrial Mineral Supply

Multicolor

+Plastic abrasive media for stripping paint and coatings
+Five-pound bag for a sizable stripping job
+Mesh size 40/60 listed for media coarseness
−Plastic media is multicolor, not a single uniform shade
No price recorded yet.
Laiwoo

11-Pack

+11 discs included in the pack
+2-inch disc size for detail work
+Fits a drill for stripping paint
No price recorded yet.
Findmall

25-Pack

+25 discs included in the pack
+Quick change design for fast disc swaps
+Extra coarse grit for aggressive stripping
No price recorded yet.
3M

Black, 2-Pack

+Two pads included in the pack
+Heavy duty pads for removing paint and varnish
+Pads cover a 3.75 by 6 inch area
No price recorded yet.
LINE10 Tools

5-Pack

+5 discs included in the pack
+3-inch disc size for mid-sized surfaces
+Open web design for cooler running
No price recorded yet.
Benchmark Abrasives

5-Pack

+Five discs in one pack
+4-1/2 inch disc size fits standard angle grinders
+7/8 inch arbor for angle grinder mounting
No price recorded yet.
BHA

Blue, 5-Pack

+Five discs in one pack
+4-1/2 inch by 7/8 inch size fits standard angle grinders
+Named for removing paint, rust, and oxidation
No price recorded yet.
Blue Bear

Blue

+32 oz quantity suits small to mid-sized projects
+Professional-grade blend made for coating removal
+Non-caustic formula for varnish and paint removal
No price recorded yet.
Blue Bear
+One gallon size covers larger stripping projects
+Multi-surface formula works on several materials
+Non-caustic blend for paint and coating removal
No price recorded yet.
Goof Off
+One quart size for small to mid-sized projects
+Gel formula clings to vertical surfaces during use
+Strips both paint and varnish from surfaces
No price recorded yet.
Dumond
+One gallon capacity for larger jobs
+Works on wood, fiberglass, metal, and aluminum boats
+Named for stripping up to 15 layers
No price recorded yet.
Eastwood

Black, 1-Pack

+Coarse 40 grit for aggressive paint removal
+Drum format for stripping contoured surfaces
+Sold as a single 1-pack
No price recorded yet.

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