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32 -fl oz Extra-strength Paint remover and stripper ( Gel )

Ratings & Reviews for MAX Strip 32 -fl oz Extra-strength Paint remover and stripper ( Gel )

4.7
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 4.7 out of 5
125 Reviews

1 Star
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98% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The product is effective at quickly and efficiently removing multiple layers of old paint and varnish from various surfaces. Customers find it easy to apply, with the ability to soak in and soften the finishes for easy scraping. The product has a relatively mild odor and is described as a more environmentally-friendly option compared to other harsh chemical strippers. Overall, the majority of customers report excellent results and find the product to be a user-friendly solution for paint and varnish removal projects.

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125 Customer Reviews

Worth the extra money

Would Recommend

I always used the citrus strip until I tried this on a recommendation. The cost is higher but it’s worth it. Definitely worse faster and better than the citrus strip.

April 30, 2026
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Very very good

Would Recommend

it really works well.the reviews were right,it works I am very pleased with the results save me a lot to pay some one to do it if you follow the directions which is simple you will get great results leave on for an hour before cleaning

July 26, 2024
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Works well

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a family we sometimes restore old furniture, so we use a lot of paint and varnish stripper to remove the old. I really like this brand but have found a couple issues. I would use this brand again if my favorite was out of stock.

February 27, 2021

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Summer Projects complete!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We used this to help in our redo of our front porch! Wee that is old and the paint matched the age of the house. This helped so much in stripping away that old nasty paint! We were able to use just a few cans and get the entire porch stripped in a matter of days. I just didnt like how strong the smell was! however that is to be expected from what the product is.

February 1, 2021

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Wow, Great Paint Remover

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let me tell you, this paint remover is awesome. I used it to remove paint run over on my wooden ledge in my kitchen that is already pre-stained. I didn't even leave it on as long as recommend on the bottle, and like magic it took the paint off and the stain was fine! I love this stuff.

August 11, 2020

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Good

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this is a good quality paint stripper. very easy to use and works really fast. perfect for any task at hand, form work to diy projects. make sure you use as directions. dont wanna get it on anything you dont want paint damage. good quality. try it.

July 12, 2020

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Magic

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS PRODUCT! I'm telling you, if you hastily decide to strip everything in your kitchen, then realize how hard it really is, then discover this stripper, and your arms thank you and thank you, you've found a winner! I leave it on over night, IT DOESN'T DRY UP! In the morning, just a light drift of the puddy knife, and your done. I promise this is the only thing I will ever buy again. Totally, completely and honestly worth it...

July 8, 2020

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Works great!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this on my garage door which had about two coats of different paint. It worked very well. The paint came off easy and clean! My next task will be some old chairs I have that need stripped. I would recommend this Max Strip to anyone with these type of tasks to do.

July 7, 2020

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Works Good!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This stripper works pretty good. Just wish the smell wasn't so strong. I didn't have to use a lot to remove the paint from the piece of furniture I was working on. But it only had 2 layers. I'm not sure how it would work on items with a lot more layers of paint. But it worked really well overall.

June 8, 2020

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Does the job

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using max strip paint & varnish stripper for a few weeks now. I have been working on restoring a vintage dresser. Most of the paint has been removed but the cracks and little areas so I went and grabbed another bottle at Home Depot to finish the job. I would definitely recommend trying this paint stripper it does the job.

June 6, 2020

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Works to get paint up and out.

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Max Strip Paint & Varnish Stripper helped me get paint off my patio that I have been trying to remove for a year. I took a little of the product and applied it to the spots that are being stubborn. I let it sit for 20 minutes and cleaned it off. I'm proud to say that I got the stuck on areas off. I will definitely be getting this again.

June 3, 2020

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So easy to use and fantastic!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my Max Strip Paint and Varnish Stripper a few weeks ago just in time to refinish my kitchen table. It has worked fantastically. So easy to use and easy to clean up! I thought I would have trouble getting so many layers of varnish off but this works great! One application and done.

June 3, 2020

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Low odor, Works well

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am in the process of refinishing my kitchen table. I search to find a product that was low odor but produced excellent results. I am very pleased. I applied the varnish/paint stripper with a medium paint brush. I waited a bit longer than the directions stated before removing with a paint scrapper. Finally, I used a fine steel wool pad to wipe off the remaining product. The table looks amazing!

June 1, 2020

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Does a decent job

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We used this to remove some old paint from a furniture set that's been passed down in our family. We wanted to restore it, and we were able to make the set look nice again once the old paint was off of it. This product was fairly effective, but I would have liked if it worked a little easier. Perhaps this was due to the age of the paint, or the thickness at which it was applied, but the end result was still achieved, so I can't complain. Also, ...

June 1, 2020

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Ok product

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was an ok product. It worked but took more tome then I thought it should. There was not enough product on one container to do the project I was working on. The odor wasn’t as bad as some products I have used in the past.

May 31, 2020

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Does the job

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pleasantly pleased with this paint and varnish stripper. While it does the job, I found it does not efficiently remove a finish. You have to do a light sanding to get to the true paint (ie kitchen cabinets). I was also pleased that this had a less abrasive smell that was almost fruity. All in all got the job done.

May 31, 2020

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Good results

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this on an outdoor bench that converts to a table. It worked pretty well but was a little harder to use than it claimed and took longer than I wanted it too. I like quick easy results. But I was pleased with the end result.

May 31, 2020

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Work great!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received a free bottle of Max Strip Paint & Varnish Stripper to home test and review. this product works exactly as it says it does. I highly recommend this product if you have a DYI project at home.

May 30, 2020

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A little goes along way

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used my Max Strip Paint & Varnish Stripper on my back deck. All I can say is WOW. This product is amazing. It goes on so easy and let me tell you a little goes a long way! It made re doing my deck a breeze. This is definitely a five star product.

May 29, 2020

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