Then, the old paint can be scraped off or washed away with water. Paint can also be sanded away or removed with heat. In most cases, chemical paint removers are the easiest and fastest means for removing old paint or varnish. Chemical paint and varnish removers are available in a variety of semi-paste and liquid forms. There are several basic types of paint removers.
Liquids are primarily for clean coatings and removing one or two layers of paint.
This formula dries too quickly to remove multiple layers of paint. Good for detail areas or irregular surfaces. Also good for the stubborn spots after a washable has been used. Allows remover to cling to vertical or even overhead surfaces. These terms simply indicate that the paint remover formula includes an emulsifier that permits the chemicals to mix with water and be rinsed away with a hose.