{"product_id":"circa-1850-heavy-body-paint-varnish-remover","title":"Circa 1850 Heavy Body Paint \u0026 Varnish Remover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCirca 1850 Heavy Body Paint \u0026amp; Varnish Remover – Non-Drip Gel Stripper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca 1850 Heavy Body Paint \u0026amp; Varnish Remover\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thick, non-drip gel that strips multiple layers of \u003cstrong\u003eoil, latex and epoxy paint, varnish, polyurethane, moisture-cure finishes, lacquer and shellac\u003c\/strong\u003e. It clings to \u003cstrong\u003ewalls, doors, trim and other vertical surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e, stays wet longer and is ideal for exterior work. It's \u003cstrong\u003enon-flammable and almost odourless\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it's safe for fine furniture: it won't raise the grain, harm most glue joints or veneers, or damage the patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick gel\u003c\/strong\u003e that stays put on vertical surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStays wet longer\u003c\/strong\u003e on thick, layered finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e doors, railings and trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-flammable and almost odourless.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for antiques:\u003c\/strong\u003e no grain raising, and gentle on veneers, glue joints and patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo neutralizing needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalls, doors, trim, mouldings, railings, siding and furniture, indoors or out. \u003cem\u003eNot for dye stains. It may soften plastic and fibreglass. For intricate pieces or indoor furniture, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/circa-1850-furniture-stripper\"\u003eCirca 1850 Furniture Stripper\u003c\/a\u003e is the better fit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 mL, 946 mL and 3.78 L. The 18.9 L pail is a special order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeavy Body or Furniture Stripper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy Body is a thick gel for vertical, exterior and heavily layered surfaces. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/circa-1850-furniture-stripper\"\u003eFurniture Stripper\u003c\/a\u003e is a faster liquid for flat surfaces and fine detail, and it needs no wash afterwards. Both are non-flammable and safe for antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil, latex and epoxy paint. Oil and latex varnish. Polyurethane. Moisture cure. Lacquer. Shellac. Opaque stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not remove\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDye stains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick gel, clings to vertical surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 15 minutes, or until the finish blisters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1–0.4 m² (1–4 sq. ft.) at a time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlammability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-flammable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlmost odourless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter stripping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe down with Furniture Stripper or mineral spirits. No neutralizing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain raising\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLet tools air dry, then scrape off the residue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL, 946 mL, 3.78 L, 18.9 L (special order)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Work out of direct sun and wind. Wear \u003ca href=\"\/products\/circa-1850-stripping-gloves\"\u003eCirca 1850 Stripping Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e and eye protection, and cover the area below with plastic or foil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen carefully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contents may be under pressure. Cool a warm container first, cover the cap with a rag and open slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour some remover into a metal or foil container and brush on a generous coat over 1–4 sq. ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait about 15 minutes,\u003c\/strong\u003e or until the finish blisters. Keep the area completely wet, and reapply if it starts to dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrape off the finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/circa-1850-maple-scraper\"\u003eCirca 1850 Maple Scraper\u003c\/a\u003e won't gouge the wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat\u003c\/strong\u003e on very thick finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean off residue\u003c\/strong\u003e with finishing pads or steel wool dipped in remover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/circa-1850-furniture-stripper\"\u003eCirca 1850 Furniture Stripper\u003c\/a\u003e or mineral spirits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it dry, then sand lightly\u003c\/strong\u003e before staining or refinishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat finishes does Heavy Body remove?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOil, latex and epoxy paint, oil and latex varnish, polyurethane, moisture-cure finishes, lacquer, shellac and opaque stain. It won't remove dye stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWill it stay on walls and doors?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's a thick gel made for vertical surfaces, so it clings instead of running.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use it outdoors?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's ideal for exterior work. Avoid direct sun and wind, which dry it out faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow long do I leave it on?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 15 minutes, or until the finish blisters. Keep the surface wet the whole time, and reapply to thick finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eDo I need to wash the surface afterwards?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a quick wipe. Once the finish is off, wash the surface with Circa 1850 Furniture Stripper or mineral spirits. No neutralizing is needed. Let it dry and sand lightly before refinishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eIs it safe for antique furniture?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It won't raise the grain, harm most glue joints or veneers, or damage the patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eIs it flammable, and does it smell?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's non-flammable and almost odourless. Still keep it away from open flames and work with ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use it on plastic or fibreglass?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe careful. It may soften plastic and fibreglass, so test first or avoid those surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Circa 1850","offers":[{"title":"500ml (17oz)","offer_id":39467016716343,"sku":"180650","price":20.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"946ml (32oz)","offer_id":39394644983863,"sku":"180601","price":25.07,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.78L (128oz)","offer_id":39394645016631,"sku":"180604","price":81.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18.9L (640oz) Special Order","offer_id":40568805720119,"sku":"180620","price":475.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/products\/Circa1850HeavyBodyFurnitureStripper.png?v=1681573798","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/products\/circa-1850-heavy-body-paint-varnish-remover","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}