CitristripStripping Gel, 40 oz.

Just used this on my dinning room table after 20 years. I am very happy with the outcome. The table actually come out looking a lot better (RUSTIC) than i imagined. It took some muscles and some "elbow grease" to get all the varnish/stain out (about 3 days). But the outcome was PERFECT. It has a smell to it. Maybe I have sensitive nose, unlike other people who say it's "odorless". Also, I had to pick-up a 2nd bottle (quart) from another local vendor because the sellers on AMZN would not deliver the smaller bottle (which I had previously ordered and delivered thru AMZN) to my location......Did something change? Ok to deliver the bigger bottle, but not the smaller bottle? VERY STRANGE.

Purchased to remove clear coat from aluminum wheels. Works great

The media could not be loaded. Okay. So first off I want to say that when I received it I noticed how small it was (next to a pen for reference). I had more than enough I just I guess it would have been more for the price. To me it’s a little overpriced. Also it looks orange on the website but is actually pink.I did a test run on a small area after waiting 30 and it came out pretty okay.For all the warning on the bottle I have to say it wasn’t as dangerous as I did skip a few precautions and as long as you wash it off immediately you’ll be fine. I mean your skin might peel for a bit but it isn’t painful. I mean not that you should be irresponsible and use latex gloves on a latex paint remover like I did I just didn’t have rubber ones and I wanted this done. You could react differently so be safe. All I had was a thin amount of skin peeling off my finger and my palm where the glove broke.The gel was very sticky and thick. I used like half the, again pretty small, bottle. But it got the job done. It didn’t leak anywhere which was appreciated so I could put it where I wanted.After the test run I covered the entire area I needed with the product and put plastic over it. I let it sit overnight as per the instructions and scraped it off in the morning. No it certainly did not come off easily (it took hours) but it did the job. If this was a spray, an effective spray, it would be more easier to apply but it isn’t. Applying the gel was still pretty easy (1 pour gel, 2 smooth it out 3 hurry and take off the latex glove off) but the scraping off? 🙅‍♀️I did have an area where I put a resin based wall plaster on the table (trying and ultimately failing to get a smooth finish) and I wasn’t sure if it would be able to remove it. But lucky me because it came right off.After scraping it is absolutely essential to have a toothbrush and a rag it you want it to look clean. Maybe you could was it off with a soapy rag instead but for my it was a lot of scraping with the toothbrush, wipe with rag, more scrubbing, the more wiping, quick enough so what it scrubbed off doesn’t dry back on. And the areas of the rag must be clean enough not to smug the paint mixture back on.And voila! A effective removal!Mmmm… okay so a job well done? Why four stars and not five?THE SMELLI do not care if there are no harmful fumes when it smells that bad. Reminds me of blood and had me sneezing all day!! Would be absolutely wonderful if not for the smell.TLDR: kinda small, pink, scraps off decently, don’t get it on yourself, scrub w/ a toothbrush, and BEWARE OF SMELL!

I was actually quite pleased with this product. It does a decent job of stripping paint. You will alway have to sand your project but this did remove a amount and saved me some time on sanding.

The Citristrip Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel is a popular choice for DIYers and professionals looking for an effective and safer way to remove old paint, varnish, or lacquer from wood, metal, and masonry surfaces. What sets it apart is its citrus scent and low fume formula, making it more pleasant to work with indoors compared to traditional harsh strippers.This gel formula clings well to surfaces, allowing it to stay in place longer and penetrate multiple layers of finish. It works best when left on for several hours or even overnight, depending on the project. The product is also thick enough to apply easily with a brush and doesn’t run or drip much.Pros:• No harsh fumes — great for indoor use• Pleasant citrus scent• Effective on multiple layers of paint/varnish• Gel consistency clings to surfaces wellCons:• Requires longer wait time for deep stripping• May need more than one application for thick or old coatingsRating: 4.6/5

The media could not be loaded. It’s “ok” not the best but needs plastic to cover it for it to work properly. This was on for 6 hrs and didn’t cut it. I’m going to need to buy and reapply more

Works great in my experience ! Would buy again. Fast shipping

The media could not be loaded. Works really well! APPLY A LOT!!!! Don't skimp or do thin layers or it won't work. I did a nice thick coat and within 30 mins I was able to scrape it off. Some areas needed a second coat but it's so much easier than sanding. Extra gel wipes off and I used GooGone for any other sticky areas or clumps of paint. The smell isn't bad but in a smaller indoor area it was a bit overwhelming.