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Originally Posted by padresag
if you have a clear coat may be no problem but it is possible if someone is doing it over old paint it may be disastrous. try it on something first to make sure it is safe to use on what ever you are going to apply it to. I can remember the first time with caustic soda(same thing) 50 years ago ago my old boss asked to was down all the bay doors at the gas station where I worked. he said put a little caustic soda in the water. why not put a little more in. by the time I got done the paint was peeling off at the start. I have used it as a stripper, it works well to stain cherry dark but one just has to to know when to stop it (neutralize) and vinegar is the substance to use. just spray a little of that oven cleaner on a piece of cherry and watch how dark it can go
it is a chemical so just watch what you do with it. it won't hurt plastic. just be safe
ron
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I hear you Ron. I worked as an automotive Machinist for 20 + years as a Crankshaft grinder. We used caustics to remove grease and paint from engines. Couple times I got that stuff on my hands and it would burn like crazy. Now I use “easy off” if I want to detail an engine compartment, removes most the paint and all the grease, just let it sit a few days. Just don't get it on aluminum or anodized finishes.