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Leslie Eaton March 19th 06 01:57 PM

sugar soap
 
I'm sure that man years ago I (and my father-in-law) used to use Sugar Soap
as a paint stripper.

I have bought some recently, and it doesn't mention paint stripping on the
label and it definitely isn't up to the job.

Do I have to get a recognised paint stripper these days.


Regards,

Les Eaton



[email protected] March 19th 06 02:06 PM

sugar soap
 
Leslie Eaton wrote:
I'm sure that man years ago I (and my father-in-law) used to use Sugar Soap
as a paint stripper.

I have bought some recently, and it doesn't mention paint stripping on the
label and it definitely isn't up to the job.

Do I have to get a recognised paint stripper these days.


Regards,

Les Eaton


its a soap, not a stripper :)

NT


Giggler March 19th 06 02:08 PM

sugar soap
 
I'm sure that man years ago I (and my father-in-law) used to use Sugar Soap
as a paint stripper

Probably was in connection with paint preparation not stripping. It is
a great degreaser. I usually use it to wash down surfaces before
painting.

Do I have to get a recognised paint stripper these days.


There are alternative options to paint stripper depending on surface
and size of the job but I am not aware of other products that double as
a paint stripper.

Moira


Dave Plowman (News) March 19th 06 02:46 PM

sugar soap
 
In article ,
Leslie Eaton wrote:
I'm sure that man years ago I (and my father-in-law) used to use Sugar
Soap as a paint stripper.


I have bought some recently, and it doesn't mention paint stripping on
the label and it definitely isn't up to the job.


It's a cleaner you use on sound paint before re-painting etc. Strippers
are different.

--
*We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

The Medway Handyman March 19th 06 11:39 PM

sugar soap
 
Leslie Eaton wrote:
I'm sure that man years ago I (and my father-in-law) used to use
Sugar Soap as a paint stripper.


Don't recall Sugar Soap ever being used or described as a paint stripper.
Excellent paint work cleaner prior to repainting, wouldn't be any good for
that if it did strip paint.


--
Dave
The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257



[email protected] March 20th 06 04:54 AM

sugar soap
 
wrote:
Leslie Eaton wrote:


I'm sure that man years ago I (and my father-in-law) used to use Sugar Soap
as a paint stripper.

I have bought some recently, and it doesn't mention paint stripping on the
label and it definitely isn't up to the job.

Do I have to get a recognised paint stripper these days.


Regards,

Les Eaton


its a soap, not a stripper :)

NT


I've just realised he might be right. Sugar soap, like any other soap
or detergent, is an effective stripper and cleaner for distemper
finished walls, and distemper was once common.

Washing up liquid is much cheaper, and more importantly, ready to hand.


NT


Stuart Noble March 20th 06 01:29 PM

sugar soap
 
wrote:
wrote:

Leslie Eaton wrote:



I'm sure that man years ago I (and my father-in-law) used to use Sugar Soap
as a paint stripper.

I have bought some recently, and it doesn't mention paint stripping on the
label and it definitely isn't up to the job.

Do I have to get a recognised paint stripper these days.


Regards,

Les Eaton



its a soap, not a stripper :)

NT



I've just realised he might be right. Sugar soap, like any other soap
or detergent, is an effective stripper and cleaner for distemper
finished walls, and distemper was once common.

Washing up liquid is much cheaper, and more importantly, ready to hand.


NT


Bicarbonate of soda is a good alternative, being not very soluble but
highly abrasive.


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