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Posted by Bob F on June 6, 2008, 10:46 pm
>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>On Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:13:41 -0700, Kompu Kid wrote:
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>>>> I would like to strip the latex paint from around my window frames.
>>>>
>>>> Home Depot carries two gel strippers:
>>>>
>>>> 1- Motsenbocker's "Lift Off"
>>>> 2- Citristrip
>>>>
>>>> Which one is better?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Deguza
>>>
>>>A heat gun might work. Less mess and nothing toxic.
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>> I'll disagree here... ("nothing toxic")
>>
>> If the paint is *old* it can easily contain lead, and as such a heat
>> gun will probably release toxic fumes. I'd be very reluctant to use a
>> heat gun on any surface that pre-dates the end of lead paint.
>>
>> I think the best answer to the OP's question is to buy both products
>> and try each. Then pick the one *you* like best, since one may work
>> better on your paint, but not on someone else's.
>
> I've used heat gun before and the fume emitted could be nasty so good
> ventilation is a must. Its also could be slow and could burn the wood as well.
> I've stripped doors with a heat gun and it took too many hours - perhaps
> better just buy a new door instead.
Try a radiant heat paint stripper next time. Way better than the new door
approach if there are multiple layers of paint.
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