Review of paint removers for different types of materials

When you mention a paint remover for metal, many people immediately think of 646 solvent. However, this product does not always work; most often the coloring element is simply smeared over the surface, leaving streaks.

There are many types of pigments that differ in their composition and adhere differently to different materials. Below we will describe several washes and methods for removing pigment from wood, metals, and leather.

There are several types of solvents that help remove pigment, differing in their state of aggregation and method of application:

• liquid or gel;
• aerosol.

Ingodas are found on a powder basis, but they are extremely difficult to find. For each type of paint, one or another type of remover is selected depending on its composition and the material to which it is applied.

Metal paint removers

Most often, metal paint remover is used in services specializing in auto repair. In addition, they can be used to clean other structures made from this material, such as the walls of garages and hangars. It is much easier to remove old paint from metal than from wood, since its layer is on the surface, clinging to microcracks in the material.

Many car manufacturers use acrylic as a base for paint compositions. Based on it they do:

• acrylic paints;
• metallic;
• nacre;
• acrylic lacquer.

Previously, alkyd was also common, but now it has been abandoned due to the difficulties of application and further operation.

There are several manufacturers that produce products that allow you to remove pigment from metal of various classes.

• B-52 - gel remover.

This product not only helps remove pigment, but also corrodes corrosion; most often it is used specifically to remove rust and rot from metal.

• Body 700, “Prestige” - gel washes.

Both products are quite popular; they are applied to the surface of car parts with a brush; after drying, the material peels off the metal in layers and is easy to remove with a spatula.

• Abro PR-600 - aerosol remover.

This product is applied to the surface with an aerosol. This is its main disadvantage, since part of the remover flies into the air, bypassing the metal, and can get on open areas of the skin, causing irritation. After drying, the material, just like after gel washes, can be removed with a simple spatula.

• Kompozit SP-6 and Bosny are liquid removers.

They are applied in the same way as gel ones, using a brush. Due to their fluidity, they are not widely used, just like aerosol ones, since they can get on the skin or other unwanted areas.

Advice

When using materials to remove old paint from metal, you must use protective equipment: gloves and respirators. This is due to the fact that all these substances are quite harmful to human skin.

In services, these products are used to remove the old coating from a car because for complete peeling, the removers only need to interact with the surface for a few seconds. After which the car is treated with a degreaser for subsequent processing.

Advice

To improve the effect of paint removal work, it is better to carry it out in a warm, ventilated area; these conditions will speed up the removal process.

Wood paint removers

In order to remove paint from wood, many people use sandpaper, but this method has its drawbacks, the main one being that the “skin” quickly becomes clogged and stops removing the pigmenting substance. For a faster and more reliable effect, special washes are used.

Wood paint remover is most often used in the construction industry. It is used to remove a layer of pigment from the walls of houses or furniture. Unlike metals, many different types of paints can be applied to the surface of wooden walls, since the adhesion of this material is higher. In addition to acrylic and alkyd, nitro paints and oil pigments are widely used. Some paints are absorbed, some remain on the surface.

To remove pigment from wood walls, liquid and aerosol products are best. Many of them operate on the same principle. After application for 15-20 minutes, the coloring matter is removed from the wood and foams on its surface.

The chemicals used in the washes are very caustic and harmful to human skin; when using them, it is also necessary to work with a respirator and gloves.

Alternative

Removing old paint from wooden walls using chemicals or removers is a rather long and grueling process. Most often, the so-called thermal method is used for this. The paint is heated with a hair dryer, after which it can be easily removed with a spatula.

This is especially convenient when there are large areas, for example when cleaning the walls of an old house.

Concrete paint removers

Nowadays, concrete walls are much more common than wood and metal. They are most often painted using oil paints, as they give a thick layer when applied.

To remove them, a petroleum-based paint stripper is widely used. It penetrates the pigment material and softens it, making it easier to remove. Such mixtures are safer for human skin, but their long-term use can still lead to minor damage.

Powder paint removers

There are types of paints that are difficult to remove using conventional products used for acrylic or oil. Special washes are being developed for them.

Thus, most solvents are not capable of removing powder paint from wooden surfaces, since such coatings are applied at high temperatures, which is why they are soldered to the surface and form a denser layer. In order to wash them off the walls, you need to purchase special products, which, in turn, have poor contact with other bases.

It is easier to remove powder paint from metal parts, since any gel remover can corrode it.

Leather paint removers

After painting a car or walls, dried and difficult to wash off paint particles most often remain on your hands, regardless of whether the structure is made of wood, metal or concrete. They must be removed without harming your own health. In such cases, use a special product to remove paint from leather.

The most common methods for scrubbing pigment off the skin are acetone and solvent 646. Each product easily removes minor oily dirt from your hands.It is worth noting that these substances do not corrode the paint, but dilute it.

The composition is applied quite simply. To do this, you need to take a small cloth and moisten it in the remover, then briefly rub the area where the pigment got. After cleansing, the skin at the site of contact with chemicals must be washed with running water to avoid prolonged contact and chemical burns. All products help with any paint, but you can get rid of powder paint using plain water, since it requires high temperature to adhere.

But in addition to construction, pigment that is difficult to wash off can remain after hair coloring; women most often experience this. In order to remove unwanted stains from the skin, there are special cosmetic thinners that allow you to remove coloring elements from the scalp without harm. Some housewives use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or vinegar instead of expensive products.