Cuprinol Ducksback paint
Stan11
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Hi,
I need some serious advice on how to stip off the cuprinol ducksback wax paint off of my brand new siberian larch planed wood that i had installed on my garage a few days ago. Unfortunately after contacting cuprinol for advice they really dont have any kind off stripper chemical or on idea on how to take it off properly. The reason why i need to strip it off is that i used this ducksback paint on planed wood in which they say its not designed for. It is meant to be used on sawn wood instead in order for it to last some time
. They have reccomended to use the Cuprinol Ultimate wood preserver paint instead but i first need to strip off the old paint for correct bonding of new paint afterwards. Or will it help if i repaint the wood each year in the summer time so that the planed wood will stay true to its colour without pealing or aging so fast.
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I have no experience in stripping the same product but I used a power washer to remove Cuprinol Shades from some expensive smooth planed trellis panelling and it worked. The downside was that it opened up the grain which will probably not be what you want on your planed wood though.
Thx,
Initially when i ordered the wood i wanted it it to be sawned instead off planed to match my existing sawned fence. Since it was too late and i paid for it i did not have the choice. So if i powerwash it then the grain will open up giving me the sawn effect so to speak. so i believe it will provide the answer
Do you have some spare wood Stan11? Try it out first before you commit. I wasn't too fussy how the trellising looked afterwards since the Cuprinol was peeling off in places anyway and looked a real sight. I suspect, although haven't look into it, was probably the wrong product too which was why it peeled. I lived with the peeling effect for a couple of years before it got on my nerves long enough to have the notion to try the power washer.
Stan - Before you rush to do anything I would try to find either a good builders' merchant with a large trade paint section or a smaller trade decorators' supplier. I mean the sort that professional builders, decorators and other tradesmen use - not the large DIY warehouse chains.
A couple of the guys at our local merchant specialise in paints and associated products. They receive regular training from several different companies in the technological improvements and changes to different paint / stain products and are kept up to date with changes in legislation for using different products. They are very knowledgeable and qualified to give sound advice to builders, decorators and amateurs alike. Many of the products they deal with are often just not available at places such B&Q, Homebase etc.
They will probably be able to advise whether the product you've applied will be ok for now, whether you need to remove it, the best method of removal or whether there is another product you can just apply over the top.
Good luck.
Stan
The fundamental problem is that Cuprinol Ducksback is not clearly labelled and has been so for at least 2 years.
I have a similar problem to you. When I contacted their advice line they offered me vouchers for a more suitable product. They recognise (after 2 years) that there is a problem but do not intend to correct it until next summer.
I saw a blog elsewhere where meths had been used so gave it a try and it worked really well. Apply meths generously and scrub with a stiff bristled nylon brush until the offending product goes into solution then quickly follow behind with an absorbent cloth. This removes most of it leaving a slight stain which should be easily covered but more importantly, allows the Ultimate Garden Wood Preserver which I am re-applying to be absorbed into the wood.
Hope this helps.
Stan
The fundamental problem is that Cuprinol Ducksback is not clearly labelled as being only suitable for rough sawn wood and has been so for at least 2 years.
I have a similar problem to you. When I contacted their advice line they offered me vouchers for a more suitable product. They recognise (after 2 years) that there is a problem but do not intend to correct it until next summer.
I saw a blog elsewhere where meths had been used so gave it a try and it worked really well. Apply meths generously and scrub with a stiff bristled nylon brush until the offending product goes into solution then quickly follow behind with an absorbent cloth. This removes most of it leaving a slight stain which should be easily covered but more importantly, allows the Ultimate Garden Wood Preserver which I am re-applying to be absorbed into the wood.
Hope this helps.
Have written to cuprinol but won't hold our breaths for a reply - avoid this product at all costs !!! It's soul destroying as we have repainted this twice now and it just refuses to stay on the fence - Our fence looks like it's been left for years - instead of just 3 months !!