I see this works on painted surfaces. I have 40 yr old varnished, glossy kitchen cabinets. How will it work to remove the gloss & prep for painting?
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It should get the grime off of the cabinets but if you have varnish you may likely need a stripper, then take krud kutter behind that to get any residue off.
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I think no matter what product you use to clean the cabinets, you need to sand and prime.....sorry, I know that takes more time:(. Chalk paint may be worth considering.
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This won't remove the stain, it removes the varnish. If you like the color then seal it. if not stain it the color you want. Good luck
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I agree with everything JenO stated. This product may activate the paint and smear it like thinner. I would only use it on raw wood. By far the best finish for counter tops.
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We used it on the sides of our cabinets which were particle board with a coating and it took the stain just fine. You'd have to test it but my guess is that it would work.
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This product was recommended by my custom cabinet maker. Although I have not tried it on my stainless steel, the directions read: "CLEANS, PROTECTS AND POLISHES all enameled, varnished and lacquered wood or metal surfaces, leather, linoleum, tile, glass, porcelain, masonite."
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I painted over cabinets that had a high gloss lacquer on them. I didn't think it would adhere, but it did. Wood was never in play. The corners chip easily but they're more exposed to the vacuum... I would think that if you rough up the surface, it will adhere. But expect a few chips if it's a high traffic area that takes some abuse. Good luck.
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Yep, no problem. I've used it on plastic as well as other materials. It is such a thin layer with rich metallic color that it works on almost any surface.
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Yes! That's the beauty of it. Mine were white-wash stained cabinets initially. I used "000" steel wool pads to scuff the surface in the direction of the grain to remove any gloss and to clean them up (don't kill yourself sanding...the steel wool works great and gets into the crevices). The gel stain is like a paint...it stays on top of the surface...does not really sink into the wood anyway, so as long as you scuff it up slightly it will work fine. Go for it!
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it will work on stainless steel. if you are using clear coat, the surface needs to be rough in order for it to stick. if you are using the lacquer paint, it will stick to stainless fairly well. it has to be dry and clean at start and dont get it wet for at least 24 hours.
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It has a varnish on it already. Depending on the paint, yet. Refinish if you remove current gloss coat.
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I used this over a oil based product. The Generals Gel Stain, oil based. It worked very well on a bathroom vanity. I am referring the wood cabinetry portion, not the top counter. I use a polyacryllic top coat on some water based paints, if I am not using a wax finish. I use a lot of chalk paint to re- purpose furniture. I will be trying a new paint by Amy Howard, for that I will use her wax for my finish. Amy Howard wax dries to hard finish without a "melt factor".
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What kind of finish? How old are the cabinets? This will REMOVE the finish down to the stain, is that what you want to do? If so, this is the right product. Afterwards you can put on a new finish, like polyurethane. Good luck, Nancy
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Theoretically it works on any glossy paint, like cars, whether metal or plastic. However, I was not able to get my dents out because the glue was not strong enough to hold under the pressure of being pulled up when the handle is turned. A broom stick worked for me like wonders (dent was on the hood).
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The metallics take a bit longer than the flat and gloss finishes in my experience. You can thin it for better results, but using thinner coats of it straight from the bottle may work for you as well, depending on your painting technique (hand painted Vs. airbrush, etc.) Try thinner coats applied to the plastic model and doing multiple coats where applicable, first. If that doesn't/already isn't working, then try thinning it out progressively. You can practice on plastic spoons/knives to get your method down without running any potential risk with your model pieces.
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I use this particular type of krud-kutter to clean/prep before painting. It makes the surface more readily acceptable for paint adhesion. However, this week, I did use it on my high gloss painted white window sills that had gotten terribly dingy and it cleaned those up nicely. I recommend always wearing gloves and only leaving on a minute or so before removing. It's powerful and fast-acting.
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Hi Jenny. I wish I could give you a positive answer but there are so many variables when spraying over a painted surface. The best I can offer is that I feel pretty confident that it would work (but no guarantee). My suggestion would be to spray several coats of the spray and it should certainly dull the surface. The product dries quickly, usually within a few minutes so you can respray without too much waiting. Best regards, Harve E.
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It gives a more real cabinet finish as opposed to regular semi gloss paint and does not require a primer. If you use regular paint (semi-gloss) you must prime first! Good luck!