Bartoline Paint Predator Heavy Duty and Varnish Stripper 500 ml, Professional Strength, Non-Caustic Remover for Wood, Metal and Masonry

I’m really impressed by how effective it is. This product works incredibly fast at removing multiple layers of paint and varnish, even on tough, old surfaces. I applied it generously, covered the area with cling film, and let it sit for a while as recommended—this really helped the stripper penetrate and lift the paint with minimal effort. After scraping, the surface was practically clean with very little sanding needed. While it’s a bit messy and strong-smelling, the results speak for themselves. If you have a big stripping job, this is definitely a reliable and powerful solution that saves a lot of time and elbow grease.

Works well on most paints but will not touch the spray coating on the old Triang scooter!Bring back the days of paijnt stripper that actually works! This going Green rubbish really is such a con.

Easy to apply, is like a very thick gel. Paint and varnish came of the wood very easily after applying 1 coat. Waiting 1 hour. Applying another coat as per instructions.

I purchased this Paint Predator because it stated on the container Heavy Duty, just what I needed, I thought.My DIY job was stripping old paint from a staircase hand rail. It does state on the container how to apply.'Brush apply a thick layer and leave for one hour'At the time of purchase, I didn't know that the waiting time would be one hour before the solution would take effect and I could then start to scrape the paint off. I did end up waiting for around 1.5 hours and more.This Paint Predator does work though. But very, very slowly. Towards the end of my DIY job when I had removed most of the paint, and to speed up and to complete the job. I did purchase another brand of paint remover. One which I usually use, and it takes effect in a matter of minutes.I have uploaded photos of the finished staircase hand rail. I'm just a little annoyed that I hadn't taken some photos of the hand rail with the old badly applied red paint before I started. The difference is night and day. My other half is surprised that the hand rail turned out so good. In fact, she's over the moon at the finish result.😊

I was using the traditional flammable paint stripper and ran out. Saw this and decided to try it and from the reviews appeared ok. However it is a water based white coloured stripper, apply with a brush and leave for an hour until the product reacts. This didn’t happen at all in places. It then advises to use a shave-hook to scrape off with. Then finally rub down with a scrubbing brush -DO NOT USE WIRE WOOL, which I was using with the traditional stripper. Wash down with detergent and water. The table looks nearly the same, the best place the varnish/stain came off was when I used wire wool. It was hard work too to remove. it was rubbish compared to traditional paint stripper which I am now going to buy again to complete the job.

Worked really well on removing the paint from my bannister , my house is quite new so not many layers , left it on with cling film for about four hours and scraped off really easily , only needed minimal sanding after so can now varnish. Smell isn’t over powering

OK as long as you use plenty and leave it on for a long time

Two bottles and we still no where near finished. I manage the top and one chair.Apply cover the table top with plastic sheet. Leave it over night. Apply the legs leave it for an hour. THEN APPLY SECTION BY SECTION ONE LEG AT THE TIME. WAIT TO REACTIVATE THE PRODUCT. FIND THE SWEET SPOT. TOO SOON AND YOU SCRAP OUT NOTHING TOO LATE AND IT DRIES UP. KEEP CHECKING AND KEEP REAPPLY THE PRODUCT A COUPLE OF TIMES BEFORE GOING FOR THE KILL. STAY CONTAINED ONE TABLE, OR CHAIR LEG AT TIME. TEDIOUS MESSY BUT THE SAME APPLY TO ALL NON PROFESSIONAL PAINT STRIPPERS. FOR PROFESSIONAL PAINT STRIPPERS YOU WOULD HAVE TO HAVE A LICENCE.GOODLE “why paint strippers often fail”The answer : EU REACH REGULATIONS WHICH HAS PUT RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF dichloromethane.There you have it.You might be paying expensive brands when they are all the same in our days.Some say peel away 7 for dark woods and peel away 1 for lighter and less paint coats is the answer.I don’t know. £58 for 4 litres….If you lack patience and love for this sort of job. Don’t mess about call the professionals this is a messy job folks. MESSY MESSY MESSY.