Can this tool be used to remove old paint?
169576
It depends from what surface. From wood or a softer mate real no but from metal with the right attachments yes.
169577
Yes, but heavily cavioted. It really depends on the subsurface of the material that you have paint on as what do do. As with any grinder it is very aggressive by its very nature. If you are removing paint an rust from steel, then a wire wheel with the proper sheilding and face guard will work. Let the wheel work, dont bear down. From wood, I'd recommend a sanding disk and again with the proper sheilding and face guard
169578
Very much yes. With a wire wheel it is very good at taking paint completely off without cutting into metal.
169579
I have not not used it in that manner, but with the right wheel it should work. You should be able to find sanding disks and wire brush wheels for this unit that could be used in that manner. Make sure you have the proper guards and wear proper protective equipment when using different wheels, especially wire wheels.
169580
Really depends on what you're working on. I can't think of anything this would be my go-to tool for removing paint from.
15048
You could, but if it's for a large area like a whole room it would take a very long time. If you plan on refinishing the floor you will end up needing to sand it smooth anyway after using this tool. So may as well use a floor sander right from the start. Depending on how much paint you are removing you might need to use a chemical stripper to remove the bulk of the paint before any sanding.
2157545
I think it would work well but I haven't used it for paint removal. It heats up quickly and has two heat settings. Not a very good answer I know. I use it to soften resin on my sculptures before gluing and I love it.
386032
Haven't tried myself... I used it to pressure wash old stained wood, which it was great for. But having used it, I would say it would work on peeling paint.
1745834
No I don't believe so. It does erase small surface scratches, but I found that I had to really scrub the areas to get them to wear off. I noticed that the paste restored a beautiful hard shine to the paint, no damage whatsoever! I would recommend having a lot of clean, dry terry cloths on hand, because when the paste is on the paint, I found that it left a film that I had to constantly go over. Deep scratches I am still skeptical about.
1141357
Somewhat. You would still need to clear the system with either water or some type of solvent, depending on the type of paint you were using.
1362372
Yes, it can be removed if you like. Use a very small, but strong Phillips screwdriver and a maybe a paint scraper.
587721
I would think it would work for that. I have been successfully using it to sand cabinets and remove old lacquer and stain from them.
2254629
Yes, this is the best tool you could ask for. I suggest you use goo-gone first, let it soak in a minute, then use the peeler to remove the label, or price tag. -BobD (grayelephantclub)
131662
I have had no problem with it removing paint. Sometimes when removing it a little will stick, but you just use the piece you removed to blot it and it comes right up.
261697
If a disk sander will remove the paint, so will the Paint Eater. But this tool will do it a little faster and be a little more gentle on the wood. I found it works very well. Unless you really have to grand down many layers of hardened paint, to feather the edges for example or remove thick paint, the disks last a long time. I would buy a few spares though. With one disk, I removed paint from several doors that had thick paint on them.
631551
I would imagine so. It works well for removing layers of old paint. It needs a real good air supply @ 90psi though.
1121431
Yes you can remove the design with remover. If you use acrylic paint rubbing alcohol works for removing mistakes.
1279475
You could, but I'm not happy with this tool. If you don't hold it hard against your upholstery, water squirts out from the sides, and I had water spraying all over the place. I also think that it squirts out too much water at one time, so you have to move the tool fast as you spray.
1371917
It will work but there is better things out there, this works well for removing led base paints but nothing beats sandpaper and some elbow grease.
1278195
Yes it can be removed in order to paint but you will not be able to reuse it.
892289
yes, as long as you get the course sandpaper. I used mine to remove old varnish on oak steps, door and corners of pine floor. Works great.