Max Strip Paint & Varnish Citrus Stripper - 1 Quart - Strips Multiple Layers - Removes Latex and Oil Based Paints - No Methylene Chloride No NMP Powerful Formula

It works very well. As per instructions, using plastic helps expedite the process. It still works without the plastic, just not as quickly. BIG takeaway, be sure to have something below. It's like the "wushi finger hold", the worst part is the clean up! The paint easily comes off of the door with little to no elbow grease. But then it falls and sticks to the floor (or whatever is below it). So have a big enough piece of cardboard or incredibly large piece of paper. You can use a tarp, too but disposable will be ideal.

If you’ve ever spent HOURS trying to scrape off old paint or varnish only to end up sweaty, frustrated, and questioning your life choices… this stuff is for you. 🙃 This stripper is designed to remove aftermarket paint, latex, polyurethane, shellac, varnish, acrylic, oil-based coatings, and more, usually in a single application. I used it to remove my OLD anti slip liquid in my shower! You literally: ✔️ Shake well ✔️ Apply it ✔️ Wait/check every 5 minutes (I started scraping at10) ✔️ Scrape it off That’s it. Minimal drama. Maximum satisfaction. 😂 I also love that it has a fresh citrus scent instead of the “abandoned factory fumes” vibe most paint removers have. Perfect for DIY projects, furniture flips, home renos, and stripping off years of questionable decisions one layer at a time. Just keep in mind: it’s best for aftermarket paints/coatings, not factory baked-on finishes or vehicle paint. DIY-friendly but strong enough for the pros too!

Stripping desk from 1920. Followed directions left it for for about 32 hours wrapped in plastic. Took off the varnish and hardly touched the stain underneath. No bubble effect just the nasty looking sludge. Scrapers and wipes will be your friend. Will definitely take multiple attempts to get it all. Washing with a damp rag does wonders after scraping. Smell alone is worth it not being very heavy duty. Good luck on your project.

I sure recommend it if you're looking for a good product to strip the paint of any item. Given that it's a thick material, makes it easy to handle and avoid any big splashes. It gets the job done for sure.

Doesn’t work well with multiple coats of paint. I left it on for 24 hours with plastic over it. It basically glued the plastic to the wall. Citristrip worked in a few hours through all layers.

It didn't work as good as I wanted it to. I put it on the door thick and covered the door in plastic wrap. I kept testing areas over hours up to 2days. The product didn't dry which was a good thing but it only removed some paint. I won't purchase it again.

Love this stuff! Great quality and value for the money. Scrapes paint off all my DIY projects.

I was anxious about trying a paint stripper, but I got an old secretary desk and was worried about sanding the paint in case it contained lead. I was told that using a paint stripper was safer for that, so I researched various paint strippers. I settled on Max Strip, and I'm happy with it! I started with the inside of the drop down part of the desk and it took me four or so coats to get the paint off. There were four layers of paint on it. But it was also my first time using this stuff. When I did the outside, it only took two coats. I had a much better idea of what I was doing and left it on longer. About an hour for the first coat and then 35 minutes for the second, since I only had some minor details left to remove. A paint scraper and a brass wire brush work great with this stuff. I can get the majority off with the paint scraper and then use the brush for smaller areas or to get residual paint out of the wood grain. I was worried when I saw the size of the container that I would not be able to get much done with it, but I still have plenty left even after doing multiple coats on either side of this. It won't make the job completely effortless, but it will save a lot of time and elbow grease.