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A non-drip stripper gel comparable in performance to many of the older established brands.
Features
- A highly effective varnish remover and paint stripper
- For both interior and exterior use
- Suitable for many types of paints, varnishes and lacquers
- Non-drip gel formula - ideal for vertical or awkward areas
- Methylene chloride-free
- Very High VOC
Brand
Drying time
15 mins
Coverage
Up to 3 m2 per litre
No. of coats
1-2
Size
250ml
500ml
1L
2.5L
4L
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Overview
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Barrettine Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover is a highly potent and super fast paint and varnish stripper ideal for both interior and exterior use. Effective on a wide range of new and old paint and varnish formulations.
- For plaster coving, carved or shaped wood, ornamental metal fireplaces and other surfaces with intricate, decorative design, consider PeelAway 1 or PeelAway 7 paint removal systems
Preparation
Preparation
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Areas to be stripped should be cleaned to remove any surface dirt and debris that may restrict contact with Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover.
- Ensure that any surfaces not intended to be stripped are covered and protected from this product
- Paint Panther gel contains corrosive substances and should only be used in a well ventilated area with protective clothing such as gloves, safety glasses or goggles
Please note: Metal, plastics and other substrates other than wood and masonry should be subjected to a small test patch to determine compatibility before attempting larger areas.
Application
Application
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Always do a test area to assess performance and compatibility before starting any project. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.
- Light scoring of the substrate may increase performance and efficiency but do not sand old coatings if they are believed to be pre-1970
- Using a suitable brush, apply a liberal coat of Barrettine Paint Panther about a square meter at a time
- Wait between 5 and 10 minutes, or when coating appears to blister before removing the gel
- Remove the wood stripping gel and stripped product with a Paint Panther Easy Grip Stripping Knife, scraper or steel wool (wearing protective gloves)
- Repeat treatment as necessary, stubborn areas may need several applications
- When finished, follow with a wash of white spirit
F.A.Q.
F.A.Q.
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Can this be used on water-based, oil-based paint or lead paint?
Is Paint Panther good for removing decking stain?
Paint Panther is suitable for most solvent and water-based paints, varnishes and lacquers, we would recommend a test area to access performance and compatibility.
Is Paint Panther good for removing decking stain?
Although this product can be used on decking it is important to understand what you are trying to remove as the Paint Panther is specifically designed for removing film forming products such as paints and varnishes. I would suggest having a look at Ronseal Decking Stripper A test area would still be recommended to assess product suitability.
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Reviews
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179 customer reviews
3.9/5.0
based on last 18+ months
5 stars
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Easy to use With a good end result
I use this product to remove 60 year-old dark varnish for a medium size piece of furniture.
I found it easy to apply and as long as you worked on small areas at a time not letting it dry out it was easy to remove the varnish either with a scraper or with wire wool.
A Second coat was needed on a few small areas but the finished result was very successful
Louise Gipson. , 1L (30/08/25)
The paint stripper just didn’t work A waste of money
The paint stripper just didn’t work. A waste of money
Kim Vance. , 4L (19/08/25)
It's ok
Admittedly, it is many years since I used paint stripper and although this did the job, it was not as good as I seem to remember paint stripper being. There was none of the quick blistering followed by the scraping off of a long strip, like a snake's skin. One tin was not enough for a windowsill, so I went to a local(ish) shop for more and it was the same brand, no choice. Maybe there is no longer an alternative to this.
Dorothy Stafford. , 250ml (27/03/25)
Strips old varnish easily
I needed to scrape off old damaged varnish that had black water marks underneath from a wooden work surface … this worked perfectly.
I scraped the surface first and then applied the stripper, scraping between each application and 3 applications in total. Works like a charm?
Colin. , 1L (06/11/24)
Fairly good
Used to remove dark finish off old Ercol furniture.
The product was useful but a lot of scraping and sanding was still needed.
Simon. , 1L (06/10/24)
Great product and service from Wood Finishes Direct
Great product at a very good price. Ordered and received within a couple of days. Would not hesitate to order again from Wood Finishes Direct.
Michelle Mahoney. , 4L (29/09/24)
I followed instructions precisely Both the paint and the varnish I needed this for were probably 1960s, which may have been a factor The stripper was pretty good on the varnish but ineffective on the paint
I bought it as other reviewers said 'better than Nitromors'. I haven't used Nitromors since around 2005 and it may, for all I know, have been reformulated to be a bit more 'eco' since then and perhaps less effective. However, this was nothing like as effective on the paint as the Nitromors I used then - also on 1960s gloss paint. It did do a reasonable job on the old varnish, but it did not seem to live up to expectations from my point of view.
D Mahony. , 1L (27/07/24)
Works perfectly
This is the best one I have used very happy and will buy again
Claire Pinhey. , 1L (08/04/24)
Better than nitromors
Needed second application some old exterior varnish but did the job and works pretty quick
Neil Wharton. , 2.5L (11/10/23)
Not really sure
I am using this to strip the varnish off 30 year old oak kitchen doors. It is taking a fair amount of product and time and the results are patchy. It is much harder work that I expected. (I am not new to furniture restoration.) I would have really struggled without the stripping knife.
I can say that at best my results are 90% removal but all doors will require a full sanding prior to waxing. Bought on the strength of the 5 star reviews which I no longer believe.
Margaret Terry. , 2.5L (22/08/23)
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