It didn't scratch the metal?
I would have thought paint remover. I used it on my companionway boards before refinishing them; seems like it would work just as well to get varnish off of stainless. Probably not good to use on aluminum.
Can’t seem to find this - Interlux pintoff #399 - with google or Amazon searches?Sanding off a finish? No, no, no. You want Interlux pintoff #399
paint and varnish remover. Apply with an old toothbrush, let sit,
gently remove old finish. My favorite tool for scraping off the dregs
is an old piece of formica cut down to a convenient size.
keep in mind Martin's last reply was from 2011 so there is a good chance the product isn't around anymore. Closest I can find is this: https://www.interlux.com/en/us/boat-paint/topcoat-finish/interstrip-semi-paste which is listed as "retired"Can’t seem to find this - Interlux pintoff #399 - with google or Amazon searches?
I’ve been wet sanding my transom for weeks. I could have been cleaning my oven?I've used oven cleaner...outdoors of course. Works great. Also works getting old painted-on names off the stern. That's what most pros use as well. Mask and gloves of course...again, outdoors!
I’ve had pretty good luck with lacquer thinner for excess varnish or paint removal on metals and even fiberglass but used it sparingly in small areas at a time.I'm re-using some old SS piano hinges. Only problem is that they have varnish on them and they will be visible. Any suggestions for how to clean them up ?
Acetone - no-go. Razorblade - no-go. Heat gun ? Paint remover ?
Thanks,
-Sven