Can use goof off to clean a metal table and then paint it ?
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If you have a lot of matter to remove, then Goof off is great. I'd probably still wipe the surface with alcohol or mineral spirits before painting. (I have not tried to paint a surface directly after using Goof Off). Good luck, and please post with your findings if you paint immediately after using Goof Off. Just curious.
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I've painted wood metal wicker plastic etc.. with great results. However not this particular product. I'd think if you abraded and primed the surface you would achieve the same.
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I've never cleaned brushes, but to remove this from copper plates, we use washing soda. Also, LA Awesome removes most acrylic products, along with its intended use to clean dirt, grease and other stuff. It will remove acrylic paint from tables, so try that. Or, washing soda. I use Pledge as a varnish to make printing plates directly or on copper as an acid resist. Like the other reply, if all else fails, ammonia works. I just don't like the smell!
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it will depend on the strength of the cleaning solution you are trying to make. I'd say begin with a quarter cup or so of the tsp to gallon of hot water. if that cleans the surface adequately then I'd go no stronger a solution. the only exception would be if you need to degloss a painted surface. a stronger solution will actually accomplish that. always remember to rinse thoroughly before painting and use gloves and eye protection.
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Yes absolutely EcoSolve's Home Strip Paint & Varnish Remover is perfect for safely removing multiple layers of paint from wood and metal surfaces!
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I very much doubt it. I think you'd need acrylics for that, but it would be worth googling. In any case, you'd need to prep the surface by at least removing all dirt and oils and maybe giving a final wipe with rubbing alcohol. But that's just me and I'm an experimenter at heart :-)
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I am not sure. If the metal is black in color in some cases the color will fade to reveal the actual metal color. The cleaning works instantly.
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I would use a paste wood polish and apply it by hand with a pad or soft rag. Use the buffer to shine when the polish has set a few minutes. Don't overdo it by exerting a lot of pressure on the table top.
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I think the answer is, it depends. I use it to lightly coat my cast-iron woodworking surfaces to keep the rust away in the humidity of Houston. However you can apply this as a finishing coat to wood surfaces if you want that kind of antique finish look. It would be best to read the following article and make the decision for yourself. The small amount that goes onto metal wood working surfaces is not enough to mess up any staining you may do as a finishing touch as you most likely will lightly sand the surface and remove any of the wax that may have come off the metal surface onto the unfinished wood (i do this all the time and never had a problem staining after using my tools). http://woodworking.about.com/od/finishing/p/PasteWaxWoodFinish.htm
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Somewhat. You would still need to clear the system with either water or some type of solvent, depending on the type of paint you were using.
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Hi, David! You should have good results using it on your copper table tops. Artists and craftsmen who work in bronze and copper often use it to protect their creations. It's also used on copper sinks, range hoods, and countertops. According to the manufacturer, it is food safe, so even using it on a dinner table would be perfectly fine. If you're new to paste wax, don't forget that it's the real deal; a little goes a long way. You want a nice, thin coating. When it is sufficiently dry (experiment with this) then buff away. You'll be hooked on TreWax in very short order. This stuff is wonderful! Hi, David! You should have good results using it on your copper table tops. Artists and craftsmen who work in bronze and copper often use it to protect their creations. It's also used on copper sinks, range hoods, and countertops. According to the manufacturer, it is food safe, so even using it on a dinner table would be perfectly fine. If you're new to paste wax, don't forget that it's the real deal; a little goes a long way. You want a nice, thin coating. When it is sufficiently dry (experiment with this) then buff away. You'll be hooked on TreWax in very short order. This stuff is... » Read More Hi, David! You should have good results using it on your copper table tops. Artists and craftsmen who work in bronze and copper often use it to protect their creations. It's also used on copper sinks, range hoods, and countertops. According to the manufacturer, it is food safe, so even using it on a dinner table would be perfectly fine. If you're new to paste wax, don't forget that it's the real deal; a little goes a long way. You want a nice, thin coating. When it is sufficiently dry (experiment with this) then buff away. You'll be hooked on TreWax in very short order. This stuff is wonderful! « Show Less
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You can paint it, not sure if you mix it in it will do what you are wanting, generally all silver and gold are painted on. Make sure to use vodka as the wet, so it will dry fast. don't mix with water
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I don't think so. I bought this to try to fix one small spot on a table top. I ended up having to take the entire finish off the table top and still have not been able to get the top to take new stain. I think I am going to have to take it to a professional furniture refinisher to get it to be presentable again. I will never use any Formby's product again. I emailed Formby's for help, and they basically told me I had misused the product and wouldn't help. I followed the directions to the letter. Good luck.
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Matthew, just paint your cabinets. I wish I had. You may have to sand, or use a chemical stripper to prep the surface first; the kit comes with a chemical deglazer that you use first, but it was a pain. Beyond that I can't see any difference in what's in the kit and what you can buy on the shelf of a Home Depot, although it comes with a can of this stuff you use to pre-age them for a specific look. The final step is a glaze that is AWFUL and hard to work with, esp if you are painting your cabinets white. I wish I had just bought a hand sander and semi gloss paint -- which I ended up doing anyway, but I could have saved a lot of time and money. Matthew, just paint your cabinets. I wish I had. You may have to sand, or use a chemical stripper to prep the surface first; the kit comes with a chemical deglazer that you use first, but it was a pain. Beyond that I can't see any difference in what's in the kit and what you can buy on the shelf of a Home Depot, although it comes with a can of this stuff you use to pre-age them for a specific look. The final step is a glaze that is AWFUL and hard to work with, esp if you are painting your cabinets white. I wish I had just bought a hand sander and semi gloss paint -- which I ended up doing... » Read More Matthew, just paint your cabinets. I wish I had. You may have to sand, or use a chemical stripper to prep the surface first; the kit comes with a chemical deglazer that you use first, but it was a pain. Beyond that I can't see any difference in what's in the kit and what you can buy on the shelf of a Home Depot, although it comes with a can of this stuff you use to pre-age them for a specific look. The final step is a glaze that is AWFUL and hard to work with, esp if you are painting your cabinets white. I wish I had just bought a hand sander and semi gloss paint -- which I ended up doing anyway, but I could have saved a lot of time and money. « Show Less
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Depends on the kind of instruments and their uses. I wouldn't use it as a general metal polish such as on the electron gun of an electron microscope.
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My concern will not be in staining, but in melting or hazing the finish. Goof-off is a powerful solvent. For example, it will "frost" most any clear plastic surface. It is a colourless liquid, so it will not stain, but be careful around plastics. Find a scrap piece and see how it reacts. Remember that a damp cloth is much less invasive than a drop. Goo-gone is much milder.... What is it that you are trying to remove?
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I don't think I would use an oscillating tool to remove old paint. A wire brush on a drill or grinder would work better. But I guess if you really wanted to do it that way I'd use some kind of rasp attachment.