Description

Fiberlock Piranha NexStrip 8 - Extreme Duty Self Skinning Paint Remover - 5 Gallon

Piranha NexStrip 8 Extreme Duty Self Skinning Caustic Paint Remover
Piranha NexStrip 8 is a self skinning caustic paste paint stripper that can liquefy up to 30 layers of paint on a variety of substrates. Piranha NexStrip 8 has an easy-to-apply, buttery-smooth texture that makes application easy. Piranha NexStrip 8 removes most paints, varnishes, and latex paints from metal, stone, concrete, brick, wood and plaster. Ideal for multi-layer paint systems, Piranha NexStrip 8 is particularly well suited for stripping lead-based paints (including red lead primer) from painted steel structures. Surfaces must be neutralized after using Piranha NexStrip 8.

Application Information
Piranha NexStrip 8 is a ready to use product. Do not dilute. Mix before using for best results. Ideal working temperature is between 60-90°F; when applied at surface temperatures below 55°F performance will be reduced and longer dwell times may be required. Higher temperatures can dry out remover prematurely. Avoid direct sunlight. Workers must wear impervious gloves, apron and footwear and safety goggles and/or face shield while using Piranha NexStrip8. Take wind drift into consideration if spraying. Before application, it is imperative to test on a small, inconspicuous area to determine compatibility, required dwell time, coverage and desired results. The end user shall determine suitability of the product for its intended use(s), and the user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection with the application of this product. Note that the dwell time required to remove a paint system is dependent on the application temperature, humidity and the thickness/type of paint system being stripped. Typically 12-14 hour dwell times will yield good results for multi-layer painted substrates. However, extended dwell times of 24to 72 hours can result in more complete outcomes. When Piranha NexStrip 8 is to be left for an extended period of time (beyond 8 hours), cover with Piranha Paper to slow the evaporation process and extend the product dwell time.

COVERAGE

Coverage rates will vary depending upon surface and application method. Be certain that all uneven or irregular surfaces receive adequate coverage.

CLEANUP

Once the paint has fully softened and lifted, remove using a scraper orputty knife. Collect all remover waste and paint residue for proper disposal inaccordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations. Do not store orcollect removed paint or residue in metal containers. Use plastic containersonly. Once all bulk residues have been removed do not let any remainingresidues dry. Immediately following paint removal thoroughly clean substratewith mild detergent solution. If there is a thin layer of paint residue thatremains agitation with a nylon bristle brush or pressure washing will oftenremove this layer. This step is critical when removing red lead primers as theprimer will only be fully removed during the final washing and rinsing steps.If allowed to dry the residue will re-harden and the Piranha NexStrip 8stripper will need to be reapplied. Perform a final clean water rinse and letsurface fully dry for at least 24 hours before proceeding to neutralization.

NEUTRALIZATION

This is a critical step before repainting. If the substrate is not properlyneutralized, then the new coating system will likely fail. Apply PiranhaNeutralizer (Part #5710) according to the directions on the packaging. Afterneutralizing, test the substrate using pH paperto determine the approximate pHof the substrate. Once the substrate has been sufficiently neutralized (pH of6-8) allow substrate to fully dry and retest pH. It is important to retest thesubstrate after it has dried to ensure that no additional residues have “bled”out of the substrate and recontaminated the surface. If the substrate pH testreading is high, then repeat the neutralization process until the pH ispermanently altered. When washing off or scraping off Piranha 8 be careful notto come in contact with items that are sensitive to high alkalinity. Protectunaffected areas with polyethylene sheeting and masking tape.

NOTE:

SURFACES MUST BE NEUTRALIZED AFTER USING PIRANHA NEXSTRIP 8. TONEUTRALIZE USE PIRANHA NEUTRALIZER (PART # 5720). FAILURE TO PROPERLYNEUTRALIZE SURFACES TREATED WITH PIRANHA NEXSTRIP 8 CAN RESULT IN SUBSEQUENTCOATING FAILURE OR RESULT IN A HAZY RESIDUE ON EXPOSED SURFACES!