Peel Away® 7 Stripper Paint Removal System

Limitations

Not recommended for use on drywall, EIFS, plywood, plastics, vinyl, veneer, rubber, sheetrock, composite decking. Always do a test patch prior to full paint removal.

Test Patch

Always perform a small inconspicuous test area on each type of substrate and paint coating prior to full application. Testing before beginning any project is the best way to ensure product effectiveness. Test patches can determine the proper dwell time and thickness to apply the product for you specific application. Failure to do a test patch can result in need for more than one application, increasing labor and material costs.

Recommended Substrates

Before applying to an entire substrate always do a test patch. Recommended for use on wood, brick, concrete, cement, most fiberglass, tile, terra cotta, metal, copper, aluminum, glass, limestone, brownstone, sandstone, granite, marble, slate, tin, stone, asphalt, and galvanized steel.

Regulatory Information

Do not use if pregnant or attempting to get pregnant, meets all Federal, State and Local Government guidelines.

Preparation

Prepare surface by scraping or pressure washing to remove all loose or peeling coatings. Allow substrate to dry before applying Peel Away® 7 Solvent Based Paint Remover. Protect and cover all areas, vegetation and surfaces not designated to be stripped including adjoining surfaces where overspray may travel. Solvent resistant polyethylene sheets can be used as an effective barrier. Wet down all vegetation and cover with Dumond® Catch-N-Cover™ or 6 mil solvent resistant polyethylene sheets.

Surface and Air Temperatures

To avoid product from freezing and reducing effectiveness do not use below 35° degrees Fahrenheit. For best results, use product in temperatures above 50° degrees Fahrenheit and below 90° degrees Fahrenheit. Product effectiveness is increased in warmer temperatures.

Application & Spread Rate

Dumond® Chemicals always recommends working in smaller manageable areas when striping unless you are working with a large number of people, only strip what you can rinse before the remover dries, usually a 4’ X 4’ area. Using a trowel or putty knife apply paste at 1/8” inch thick according to test patch results. For 48 hour dwell time ¼” inch is recommended. When applying onto irregular surfaces use a nylon brush to force paste into intricate areas. Cover all paste with Dumond® Laminated Paper while being careful to smooth out all air pockets. Product can dwell 12-48 hours if necessary. Peel Away® 7 Solvent Based Paint Remover provides an average spread rate of approximately 40-50 Sq. Ft. per gallon; results may vary based on substrate texture and porosity.

Spray Application

Dumond® recommends that Peel Away® 7 Solvent Based Paint Remover be sprayed with an airless paint sprayer. The sprayer pump size should be at least ¾ gallon per minute and all gun and manifold filters should be removed prior to spraying. Hose size should be a new 1/4” ID, however a 3/8” ID hose will reduce strain on the sprayer. It is always recommended to use a new hose on the job, as old paint in the lines will dislodge and cause clogs during application. Keep a clean bucket of water available, as an occasional flush of the pump may be necessary on hot days to alleviate clogs and the pumps inability to build up pressure. Do not leave Peel Away® 7 Solvent Based Paint Remover in the sprayer or spray lines overnight. Flush the sprayer and hose thoroughly each day and upon completion with warm water and dish detergent.

Removal & Clean Up

Remove by inserting trowel, spatula, or other paint scrapping tool underneath paste and lift Dumond® Laminated Paper while scraping. After all paste has been removed use a nylon brush or Scotch™ Brite pad and clean water to scrub residue off the substrate, paying particular attention to crevices, grooves, and cracks. Rinse thoroughly with water to remove all remaining residue. For optimal results, low pressure washing is recommended for final rinse when working outside. Remember, only strip what you can rinse before the remover dries, usually a 4’ X 4’ area. Dispose of paper, paste remover and dissolved coatings according to federal, state and local regulations.

Waste Disposal

When lead-based paint coatings are being removed from a substrate, disposal of the resulting waste is regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and many state and local agencies. Federal standards for classification, handling and disposal of potentially hazardous wastes are detailed in EPA’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976. Additional, more stringent regulations may be imposed by state and local regulatory authorities.

Best Practices

• Always test patch each type of surface and coatings for efficacy, dwell times, and thickness.
• Never apply Peel Away® 7 Solvent Based Paint Remover and leave it for 24- 48 hours without checking on it
• If product dries or hardens to the surface, remove the Dumond® Laminated Paper and apply a thin coat of Peel Away® 7 Solvent Based Paint Remover over hardened area, reapply Dumond® Laminated Paper and wait 30 minutes to 1 hour and remove
• Use butchers paper or freezer paper as a substitute for Dumond® Laminated Paper
• Do not use if you are pregnant or use around someone who is pregnant