Citristrip Stripping Gel, 40 oz.

This was my first time stripping paint and stain from furniture and I'm not going to try another product. Was extremely easy to apply, just remember to really goop it on, don't just put a thin layer like you're painting or varnishing, REALLY GOOP IT ON. And do NOT let it dry; apply enough that a half-hour/full hour will remain wet and scrape it off, but it's useless if it dries. And definitely wear gloves lol. I did 2-3 sets and it got off all of the paint and a lot of the stain underneath. I'm not a fan of the citrus smell but it's not wholly unpleasant and it does go away. Be prepared for the hugest mess you've ever seen but on the whole this is definitely useful and efficient.

Works great! I learned that I needed to saran wrap the dresser after applying the product to keep it from drying out. I had to do it twice but the dresser I got second hand had 7 layers of apint on it. So it did great. It was time saving because I attempted to just sand the fresser and it took me well ober 3 hours for just a small spot without this product. I covered the dresser wrapped it up and after 8 hours I started scraping it. Most of it just fell off when I moved the saran wrap. It smells much better then other products. Says you can use it inside but I wouldnt. Get good quality gloves and a paint brush you wont care to throw away. Avoid those sponge brushes. doent work with those.

I am pretty impressed by this stuff!! It was my first time using on a table where I just wanted to restain a very heavily top coated table. Pros: Works great and works quickly Spreads nicely so a little goes a long way Scrapes right off with a sharp blade or spackle knife Con’s: Definitely smells pretty strongly, I suggest going outside if possible! A little on the pricier side if needing to do large furniture Tip: the cling wrap helps keep the smell at bay. Ease of use:5/5 Removal of stain: 5/5 Smell: 2/5 Cost: 3/5

This stripping gel works exactly as advertised. It’s easy to apply, clings well to surfaces, and does a great job of removing old paint and varnish. I was impressed with how effectively it lifted multiple layers without producing strong or harsh fumes. Overall, an excellent product that makes paint removal much easier. Highly recommend for DIY projects or refinishing furniture.

Worked ok (6 or 7 out of 10). Slow working.

Instructions say apply heavy coat, wait 30 minutes and remove. 30 minutes is NOT enough time. I had to apply twice for 24 hours each time. Borh times I covered with plastic trash bags so it wouldn't dry out. BUT it did work as the pictures show. Final step (at this point) was using a stiff wire brush. I am only stripping the top of this piece and I'm retired so I have the time to re-paint the base and stain the top over the next several days. This product definitely works but not in 30 minutes so plan accordingly. PS: I chose this because it's non-toxic as I'm doing this in my kitchen (too cold to do it outside).

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 well Cons: • Requires longer wait time for deep stripping • May need more than one application for thick or old coatings Rating: 4.6/5

Ok so I was not sure what to expect because I have bought a similar item from a different brand that is more creamy looking (like sorbet orange versus this Flintstones push pop color).. and I always read reviews and they are not promising. My husband is refinishing a dresser for our son’s nursery and the thing is huge (5 ft tall x 5 ft wide x 2ft deep) and was previously painted by someone with many many layers of white glossy primer. He has exhausted about 1000 sheets of sandpaper and it is 8* in Chicago right now so I ordered this hoping that the reviews were maybe wrong and that it would help him with the huge endeavor of removing all that primer in order to have the beautiful wood showing. He was IMMEDIATELY happy and when I mentioned the reviews he said that the people were probably expecting this to just instantly dissolve paint and that his experience working with paint stripper is that it all works similarly- the solution needs to be on there for 30 minutes up to overnight in order to really do anything and it’s expected that some areas will require multiple coats and scrapings but it is comparable to the harsh strippers he has used and it makes this process infinitely easier. We have refinished a lot of wood furniture over the years- various types and qualities and ages of wood- and he is a professional artist (oil painting) so we have quite a bit of experience in using various solvents and solutions. We both highly recommend this product and I particularly chose it because of my desire to use safe and eco friendly products, and this definitely does work and I just suggest that you purchase it with the expectation that it will make your project easier but it is not an instant fix and you will still need to have patience and let it sit for an average of 2 hours and up to an entire day depending on how many layers and what type of coatings it needs to strip.

Hardly any fumes, thick consistency, and works great. It stripped some tough clearcoat off my alloy rims in just a few hours. Only downside is it's kind of expensive to buy if you live in canada.

Works as advertised. Smell is strong, I suggest wearing a protective mask

Muy buen gel

I’ve bought this for a craft project and I can honestly say that it does strip powder coating from bottles. My first go isn’t great but that was my fault not the product. Delivery isn’t the fastest for this item, I hadn’t realised it was imported, again my fault for not reading. Just make sure you allow time. It did arrive within the time suggested. *I was testing this on an old bottle already scratched so it looks rough. I also didn’t leave the vynal on for 24 before applying so fingers crossed for next time. *if unlike me you are using it for it’s intended purpose it works, not much odour snd a nice thick consistency for application.

Great product, thank you!