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papagord · 08-18-2009, 02:49 PM

It would seem that my 74 AS Tradewind still has a clear coat. It also has some blemishes that do not come out with polish. I understand that removing the clear coat can improve the appearance. I have unsuccessfully checked in Barrie, Ontario, Canada for something to remove it. Does anyone know where I can buy it in Canada and how much I need for a 25' AS. OR can I buy it in the US and have it shipped safely to Canada? OR can someone recommend another product that will do the job.

Thanks

InsideOut · 08-18-2009, 02:58 PM

Removall...is actually made in Canada...it's harder to find here than I would imagine there. VTS is the only place I could find that sold it here. I actually preferred CitriStrip - it did just as good of a job and smeller MUCH better...that made a HUGE difference in the interior of our trailer - may not be as big of a deal on the exterior. Citristrip can be found at most any hardware store here - Home Depot, Lowes, Ace, etc. The other good news was we didn't have to pay for shipping like with the Removall.....

When we stripped our GlobeTrotter several years ago - we used KleenStrip Aircraft Stripper - nasty stuff, but it works great! Better than either of the others...but definitely not environmentally (or skin) safe.

Shari

nmbosa · 08-18-2009, 03:39 PM

I called Napier (the maker of Removall) and they gave me a list of distributors in my area including ICI Paints. Their minimum order was 4 gallons, but since I had to strip paint from the roof of my trailer, I actually needed a full 5 galllon containiner. ICI did not charge me anything for shipping.

I found the Removall worked extremely well when sprayed on with an airless sprayer and then blasted off with a pressure washer. The brush on application was not nearly as effective and seemed to waste a lot of this rather expensive product.

InsideOut · 08-19-2009, 11:27 AM

Hmmm...this just in:

Napier

Quote:

Napier Environmental Technologies Inc. ("Napier") (PINK SHEETS:NAITF) has completed the previously announced transaction with Freeworld Coatings Global (JSE:FWD) ("Freeworld") whereby Freeworld has acquired the North American ("NAFTA") business of Napier, including the worldwide rights to Napier's wide range of products utilizing environmentally advanced technology. <snip>...the company will cease manufacturing, leaving Napier with a responsibility to Freeworld for certain transitional services which are expected to be completed by September 30, 2009.

Shari

papagord · 08-31-2009, 02:38 PM

I found a Napier product in Home Depot that is actually for removing layers of paint etc from furniture including metal furniture called Organic Strip. I am about to try it on my AS hoping it works.