Specs and Data: Peel Away Neutralizer

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PEEL AWAY NEUTRALIZER

Apply Peel Away Neutralizer or comparable product with pressurized garden sprayer. Work Neutralizer into surface with scrub brush paying particular attention to areas of adjoining wood, cracks and crevices and allow to dry. In some cases a white powder will appear on the stripped surface. This is part of the drying process and shows that the surface is drying from within. Neutralizer should be left on a minimum of six hours. Rinse surface with clean water.

Apply a second application following the above steps. A pressure washer may be used for the clean down but pressure should be kelp to a minimum to minimize absorption into the wood

Taking a pH reading of the surface: Attached to the side of each gallon/five gal of Neutralizer is a small packet of pH paper and color chart. Wet either the paper or the wood to check the pH reading. A pH reading of over 8 needs a further appication of Neutralizer and left to dry before re-testing and new paint is applied.

Allow surface to dry thoroughly before repainting (minimum 7 days)

NOTE: Good painting practice suggests monitoring surface with a moisture meter. Wood which is too damp for painting is above 15% and the most optimal painting is at 12% moisture content. Tests should be done on the same day as painting starts.

CEDAR, REDWOOD and CYPRESS woods have a high water soluble content (resin and/or tannic acid) and extra drying time is necessary before painting otherwise staining may occur. Use a primer that retards and seals in extractive bleeding discoloration and moisture problems. Drying time could be 60/90 days or longer in some instances depending on the moisture absorbed by the wood. It is most important that a moisture meter be used to test the surface before applying any coating. Call our office for a recommended primer.

BRICK, STONE, STUCCO, MASONRY, ETC.

For Masonry surfaces follow directions above. Low pressure wash for cleaning after application of the Neutralizer. In most cases a single application of neutralizer will be sufficient. If a white power appears on the stripper surface after first application of Neutralizer, an additional application will be necessary.

DILUTION RATIOS for gallon and five gallon buckets

Wood – 1 to 1 with water
Brick/Stone/Masonry 1 to 1 with water
Metal – 4 to 1 with water
Plaster -5 to 1 with water

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