How can I make Citristrip effectively remove the paint on my dresser despite applying three coats with no results?
Asked by Cory Austin 
3 months ago
Last Updated: September 13, 2024
Is there a trick to getting citristrip to work? I’ve already applied three coats, but it’s not really getting through the paint on the dresser I’m working on. Any suggestions?
You should scuff the finish first, then apply the Citristrip.
I attempted to remove the citristrip and now it’s sticky. What should I do? It looks awful.
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I’m not sure where you’re located, but it’s important for the temperature to be relatively warm when attempting this. Scrape off as much as you can and then apply another coat. Consider covering the entire surface with a cheap plastic drop cloth. Remember, it’s not as easy as it looks in the commercials: you’ll end up using a significant amount of sandpaper, steel wool, and plastic dish scrubbies. Best of luck – it’s quite a labor-intensive task.
To clean up the sticky residue, you could try using “paint stripper after washing”. Then, apply Citristrip to smaller sections at a time. If it starts to dry out, apply more or cover it with inexpensive plastic (such as plastic drop cloths) to keep it wet while it works its magic.
You might want to consider covering it with plastic wrap and letting it sit for a bit
Just like mentioned earlier, remember to cover it with Saran Wrap!
In my experience, Citristrip doesn’t seem to be very effective. I prefer using Jasso paint stripper as it works much better. It’s normal for the stripper to gum up the finish. You can use a 5-in-1 tool to scrape it off and then use naptha to remove any residue left after stripping.