Hi-Performance Strip
TYPES OF COATINGS REMOVED: Hi Performance-Strip is especially designed to remove the most difficult coatings such as two- part epoxy, two- part urethanes, powder coats, baked on enamels, moisture cured urethanes, swimming pool paint, industrial enamels and other industrial coatings.

SURFACES: Hi Performance-Strip works on a multitude of surfaces. It is especially effective on metal but also works on masonry, concrete, fiberglass, plaster and wood. It is not to be used on sheetrock, plastic, rubber or linoleum surfaces.

Description: Hi-Performance-Strip contains soy and  has been reformulated with a new water based stripping technology so that it can now remove all architectural finishes in addition to the more difficult coatings.

 Hi-Performance-Strip can now remove 3 layers quickly or up to 15 layers over time. Hi-Performance-Strip  is a technologically advanced, safer stripper designed to remove household coatings and the most difficult coatings such as two-part epoxies and urethanes, powder coats, baked on enamels, swimming pool paint, moisture cured urethanes, and other industrial coatings. It is environmentally friendly, non-flammable, water rinseable and contains no methylene chloride or caustic. It can be brushed, rolled or sprayed onto a surface and reacts quickly. It clings easily to vertical surfaces and requires no neutralization.

Types of Paint Removed: Hi-Performance-Strip is especially designed to remove most varieties of household paints including oil and water based paints, varnishes, latex, stains, enamels, lacquers and polyurethanes. It can also remove difficult coatings such as two-part epoxy, two-part urethanes, powder coats, baked on enamels, moisture cured urethanes, swimming pool paint, industrial enamels and other industrial coatings.

Surfaces: Hi-Performance-Strip can be applied on a multitude of interior and exterior surfaces including wood, brick, plaster, metal, marble, masonry, stone, concrete, and fiberglass, etc. Hi-Performance-Strip will not affect any substrate it is applied to. It is not to be used on sheetrock, plastic, rubber or linoleum surfaces.                                                                                    

Instructions:

A. Preparation - Mask any areas not being stripped with plastic and masking tape.

B. Application -  

Test Patch - Since it is often hard to know the type or the amount of paint on a surface, small test areas should be stripped to determine the proper application and dwell time needed for paint removal to occur.  

For stripping up to 3 layers of house hold paint quickly - Apply Hi-Performance-Strip to the surface at a total of approximately 1/64" thick (10 to 15 mils) with a brush, roller, trowel, putty knife or sprayer.  Can be sprayed effectively using an airless sprayer.  Remove filters from sprayer & spray gun - Submerge pump directly into remover, Do not use suction hose - Use NEW 1/4" or 3/8" airless hose.   Use at least a 1 GPM piston sprayer, .019-.021 reversible spray tip; A wet mil gauge should be used to measure thickness.   Let the product dwell from 30 minutes to 1 hour.  Follow Removal Techniques at Subdivision

C. Coverage for both, when used like this will vary between 100 and 150 sq. ft. per gallon.

For removal of multiple layers or stubborn coatings – Two test patches are suggested.

(i) First Test Patch - Apply the stripper approximately 1/32" thick (30 mils) to the surface.  The patch then should be checked for dwell time as follows (only a portion at any one time): Check the patch first at 1 - 4 hours, then periodically thereafter.  As a rule of thumb, the greater the layers of paint, the longer the product should be left on.  The stripper will usually remove 10 - 15 layers of paint in 24 hours.  

(ii) Second Test Patch - In some areas, some surface coatings (usually latex) soften easily, causing puffing away from the surface.  In these cases, the stripper works differently so the patch should be done as follows:

a). Apply a light coat of paint stripper (approximately 5 - 10 mils) to the surface.  Wait about an hour. If the surface starts to pull away, the top layers have lifted from the surface and can be easily removed with a scraper or knocked off the surface with a broom or other device.  The paint remover has penetrated through these layers and begins to soften the remaining layers.

b). While the undercoats are still soft,  apply another coat of stripper at approx. 1/32" thick (20-25 mils) to the surface.  The patch then should be checked for dwell time as follows (only a portion at any one time): Check the patch first at 1 - 4 hours, then periodically thereafter.  As a rule of thumb, the greater the layers of paint, the longer the product should be left on.  The stripper will usually remove 10 - 15 layers of paint in 24 hours.  

c). This procedure usually applies to stripping ceilings as well.

Coverage for both when used in this manner (i) and (ii) varies between 50 and 75+ sq. ft. per gal.

Hi-Performance-Strip will easily cling to vertical surfaces.  Use your tool to fill detailed, intricate or grooved surfaces.  Apply at temperatures between 60°F and 80°F. If product freezes let thaw and stir vigorously until product is consistent. No Neutralization required.  Clean-up with water.

Suggested Removal Techniques – The type of surface, temperature or paint coating may effect the time the stripper is left on. You may notice blistering or what appears to be no reaction at all.

1. Plaster Surfaces -

(i) Flat Plaster Surfaces - Easiest removal is achieved using a 4" or wider razor blade scraper (commonly known as a wallpaper stripper) to lift the remover/paint off the surface.

(ii) Decorative Plaster (or Wood) - Use a Back To Nature Stainless Steel Scraper to lift the paint off the surface.  Use a stiff bristle brush with After-Strip or light amounts of water to remove any residue.

2. Wood Surfaces -

(i) Flat Wood Surfaces - Easiest removal is achieved using a Back To Nature stainless steel scraper to strip remover/paint from the surface. Use a stiff bristle brush with After-Strip or light amounts of water to remove any residue.

(ii) Decorative Wood - (see Decorative Plaster)

3. Masonry, Concrete Surfaces - Remove bulk of remover/paint with a stiff putty knife or wire brush. Use a wire brush with After-Strip or light amounts of water to remove any residue remaining.  Residue can also be removed with a high pressure washer where permitted.

4. Metal Surfaces - Agitate or rough up remover/paint on the surface with a wire brush without attempting removal. This helps to lift bottom layers from the surface.  Use a 4" or wider razor blade scraper (wallpaper stripper) or stiff putty knife (pipe railings or irregular surfaces should use the putty knife) to lift remover/paint off the surface.  Use a wire brush with After-Strip or light amounts of water to remove any residue.  

5. Note: Misting the applied area with After-Strip or water prior to removal makes lifting of the paint or varnish easier. Misting with After-Strip or water also reactivates the product if it feels dry to the touch.  Any residue left on a surface should be removed within a short period of time so that paint residue will not dry up and re-adhere.   In some cases, it may look like the last layer of paint is still on the surface. This is not a dried layer, but paint which has been emulsified so it can be removed.

Safety Instructions:  Safety goggles are recommended for eye protection.  Wear protective gloves such as butyl rubber, neoprene.  Maintain adequate ventilation especially in confined areas.  If spraying or misting is expected use NIOSH approved chemical cartridge (organic vapor) respiratory equipment (full face respirator recommended).  In case of inhalation - remove victim to fresh air and provide oxygen if breathing is difficult.  In case of eye contact - flush exposed areas with large quantities of water. In case of skin contact - wash skin with soap and water.  Use emollient skin creams. In case of ingestion  - do not induce vomiting.  Call physician immediately.