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Uploaded by on Nov 28, 2009

A quick video showing the restore process (step 1) of an 80 year old American Chestnut door and other pieces of painted wood.

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  • wow removing 80 year old paint- seems like to would take 80 years with that method

  • For really fast paint removal I use a propane torch ..once the building catches

    fire its only a matter of a few minutes till the problem is solved.

    Bring a six pack and kick back and watch the firemen at work.

    Fast, easy, fun solution to a difficult job.

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  • Cant you get lead poisoning from the vapors?

  • @cbrooksecostrip

    striping or blasting anything causes cancer. I am even afraid to cut bricks or concrete anymore.

  • Yikes! 80 year old paint very likely has lead. High heat guns and propane torches are now illegal for contractors and definitely vaporize toxic lead. Quiet, faster heating of shoebox-size area at 400 releases releases no lead fumes using eco-strip infrared paint remover.

  • Use aircraft remover. Spray it on then sit back and enjoy the show.

  • I still find the propane torch works quicker but it is a little more dangerous and also messy (burning flakes of paint) and the risk of fire but it is a lot quicker. Another way of removing paint is with a course aggressive sanding machine depending on what you're stripping

  • did the same ERROR years ago with a industrial heat gun. never again. took me ages to complete 6 pairs of shutters and windows. NEVER AGAIN!

  • At the end he gives up and drops a camera...

  • Aaahhhh! Wart gun!!

    

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