Smart Strip™ Paint Remover Pro

Recommended Substrates: Before applying to any substrate, Dumond® always recommends performing a test with the product before a full-scale application. Recommended for use on wood, brick, unpolished stone, steel, metal, aluminum, asphalt, copper, tile, terra cotta, granite, concrete, plaster, tin, cast iron, cement, clapboard, some fiberglass, and slate. If you do not see your substrate in the “Recommended Substrates” or “Limitations” section, perform a small test to determine product efficiency.

Limitations: Smart Strip® PRO is not recommended for the removal lead-based paints and primers. Not recommended for use on some types of glass, plexiglass, some plastics, vinyl, and rubber. If you do not see your substrate in the “Recommended Substrates” or “Limitations” section, perform a small test to determine product efficiency.

Test: Dumond® always recommends performing a test with the product before a full-scale application. Visit www.DumondGlobal.com to purchase our Dumond® Paint Removal Test Kit to test Peel Away® 1, Smart Strip®, and Smart Strip® PRO. Testing the product is the best way to ensure product effectiveness, and test patches determine the proper dwell time and thickness to apply the product for your specific application. Failure to do a test patch can result in failed applications, multiple unnecessary applications, or the wrong product application. Perform a small inconspicuous test area on each type of substrate and coating. Apply Smart Strip® PRO in a small 6” x 6” section with a brush at 1/8” thick. Apply the laminated paper on top and tape down edges. Ensure there are no air bubbles present. Leave for at least 24 hours. Remove and scrape a small corner of the test to reveal results. If successful, scrape off the remaining product and paper and move on to “Preparation” step. Removal may require agitation with a nylon bristle brush, while rinsing with clean water. If the test was unsuccessful, leave on for another 24 hours. If the product still does not work, Dumond® recommends testing our Peel Away® 1 and Smart Strip® products.

Preparation: Prepare the surface by pressure washing or rinsing the substrate to remove any loose debris or coatings. Allow the substrate to dry before applying Smart Strip® PRO. Protect and cover all areas with plastic where use is not desired. For exterior projects, wet down all vegetation and cover with Dumond® Catch-N-Cover™, a strong breathable membrane designed to allow liquid to pass through while collecting debris and residue.

Surface and Air Temperatures: Because Smart Strip® PRO is water-based, the product can freeze and harden in colder temperatures and evaporate and harden in hotter, more humid temperatures. Smart Strip® PRO is designed to be used in temperatures from 40° F to 90° F. The product can be applied in lower and higher temperatures; however, effectiveness may be reduced, and work time may be affected. Surface temperature is usually 10° F to 12 °F colder or hotter than the air temperature, depending on the substrate. Keep this in mind during the colder and warmer months.

Application

Step 1: Ensure a test was completed prior to a full scale-application. Clean the surface to remove any loose debris and coatings. Cover all areas where stripping is not desired. Smart Strip® PRO covers 40 – 50 sq. ft. per gallon.

Step 2: Apply Smart Strip® PRO approximately 1/8” thick with a brush or airless spray unit. In temperatures above or below 40° F and 90° F, apply at a minimum 1/8” thick. Do not allow Smart Strip® PRO to harden. Dumond® Laminated Paper is not always required for Smart Strip® PRO to work, but Dumond® always recommends using it to enhance product efficiency. Apply the Dumond® Laminated Paper over the Smart Strip® PRO paste and smooth to ensure there are no visible air pockets.

Airless Spray Specifications: Use an airless sprayer that can pump 0.75 gallons per minute or greater. Dumond® recommends using a 3/8” hose to reduce strain on the sprayer; however, a 1/4” hose will work. Use a .21 to .25 tip size. Apply Smart Strip® PRO from the bottom up at 1/8” thick. Flush sprayer with water after application. Do not leave Smart Strip® PRO in spray line for any long period of time. Because of the glycolic acid in the product, it can deteriorate the spray line quickly.

Step 3: Allow at least 1 – 24 hours to Smart Strip® PRO to work, according to successful test results. Once ready to be removed, use a scraper or pressure washer to remove product. Remove by inserting a trowel, spatula, or paint scraping tool underneath the paste and lift the Dumond® Laminated Paper while slowly scraping. To ensure exposed product does not dry, only remove, scrape, and clean 1-2 sq. ft. of area at a time. Scrub all surfaces clean with a sponge or nylon bristle bush and water. Rinse thoroughly with water to ensure all remaining residue is removed. Collect paint and product residue in plastic bags and dispose of in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Best Practices and Fixes

• Always test each type of surface and paint coating before a full-scale application
• Apply 1/8” thick and cover with Dumond® Laminated Paper
• Never apply Smart Strip® PRO and leave it for longer than 24 hours without checking on it. If the product dries, it will harden and adhere to the substrate. If this happens, remove as much Dumond® Laminated Paper as possible, and apply more Smart Strip® PRO to the surface to reactivate the dry material. Let sit for 1 – 2 hours and fully remove.