Our patented formulation successfully strips enamels and acrylic paints, shellacs, varnishes and other solvent and water-borne coatings and stains from wood, metal, stone and more, usually within 5 minutes! Motsenbocker's Lift Off Paint & Varnish Remover is a the world’s first water-based, biodegradable, EPA Compliant Low/No VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), Green Cross Certified, and non-flammable stripper for solvent and water-based paints, varnishes and lacquers from wood, metal, and stone. Test on an inconspicuous area before applying to your entire surface.
Safely Removes
- Acrylic Paints
- Enamels
- Lacquers
- Paints
- Shellacs
- Solvent
- Varnishes
- Water-borne Coatings
- And More!
Safely Removes Paint & Varnish From
- Cabinets
- Fiberglass
- Floors
- Furniture
- Metal
- Stone
- Wood
- And More!
Testimonials
The following testimonial was taken directly from the Motsenbocker website:
- S. Molnar stated, "I live in Elk Horn, PA pop. 10 people, in an old brick thick farm house built on the Monongahela River bank. It was built in 1840 by a riverboat Captain. The stairway goes from the main floor to the attic and it is all hand crafted black walnut, red oak and red pine which I found after stripping away about 18 coats of paint, stain, etc. that was put on it over the past 168 years. I bought Lift Off at my Lowe's store in Belle Vernon and me and my friend proceeded to spend three months stripping it all. It was a major job. We tried other brands of paint strippers but Lift off worked the best. And best of all it is made in the USA, water based, and has a pleasant smell. I never thought my stairway would turn out so beautiful!!!! Thanks Lift Off!!!!
Basic Prep Instructions
- Prior to stripping, you should prepare and protect the surrounding areas such as furniture, cabinets, and floors.
- Make sure to remove all hardware, and protect areas that you do not want stripped with a quality tape or plastic.
Basic Use Instructions
- Pour desired amount into a plastic container.
- Use of and are recommended as an added measure of safety.
- Use paintbrush to apply a liberal amount of Paint & Varnish Remover in an area size up to 5’x5’.
- Wait at least 5-10 minutes for gel to penetrate the coating.
- Using a scraper, putty knife, or one of our to strip the surface in the same direction as the grain of the wood to remove the loosened coating from the surface.
- Repeat steps as necessary for removing excessive coats or deeply ingrained stains.
Clean Up Instructions
- Use warm water and stripping pad to remove all excess coating & Varnish and Paint Remover product from surface.
- Use warm water and clean towels to wash, rinse and dry surface. (Option: an alcohol rinse will enhance drying time and insure a clean and residue free surface).
- Allow product surface to dry completely up to 12 hours before refinishing.
- Place stripped paint or varnish onto a plastic sheet and allow to dry for approximately 24 hours. Since the Paint & Varnish Remover is a water-based and biodegradable formula, once it has completely evaporated, the dry residue is considered inert and non-hazardous and may be disposed of safely in a trash can according to local regulations.
