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

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'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

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
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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

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

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.