How does this product work on beveled areas of cabinets. Will the varnish wipe off or will I still have to sand?
70373
If you're patient and leave the stuff alone, paint and varnish comes off in sheets. It'll bubble out of bevels and carved areas. I'd also stay away from a wire brush, simply because the wood becomes soft from moisture. If you leave it on long enough, you only need a plastic scraper to squeegie the stuff off, and a toothpick maybe to pick it out of the harder to reach areas. I love this tuff. I'm stripping 3 cabinet doors, a drawer, and one entire cabinet as we speak, in my master bedroom, in front of the TV. Love it.
70374
It works well on these areas. The only thing you need to do is apply with a brush heavily. Let it work..you will see it lift off from the bevels. Then use a soft wire bristle brush -- I like brass brushes. Work with the bevels, the paint will peel off.
70375
I used Citri-Strip for that very same purpose. I had a large set of cabinets, all beveled, to strip. Citri-Strip was not an effective stripping compound for me. Not at all! It removed maybe 30% of the finish on the flat, level surfaces of the cabinets, and maybe 5% from the beveled edges. This product is promoted as 'environmentally safe.' That it may be, but as a finish remover for wood, it is very ineffective.
70376
I didn't have to sand my cabinets after using the Citri-Strip, all I had to do is wipe them off. I would recommend using a damp cloth to get the Citri-Strip residue off.
2260514
This product will remove varnish and leave stain, but it's odor is very strong. Need lots of ventilation. I would use Formby's Tung Oil. It comes in low gloss, or high gloss, you can apply it with a sponge brush, or rub it in with lint free cloths. It leaves a beautiful finish, hides scratches. Just sand out imperfections before applying.
1161737
I can't say if it's good for your kitchen cabinets. My cabinets are very old mahogany with a low sheen varnish with a lot of mileage...a scratch here and there. I clean the cabinets with a dampened cloth to remove dust/ dirt. Let dry and apply Rejuvenate. They are still old but with a shiny and perky look about them.
2076168
I have only used this for refinishing cabinets and furniture. Have to be careful tho, sometimes it spirts.
989018
I have only used it for painting prep purposes, drywall and a wooden desk. I'm not sure about wet sanding, I'm sorry :(
1445169
I used Goo Gone but watch how hard you rub. If you have wood veneer finish, it may take it off too.
192464
Jenna, I did take my cabinet doors off. I thought it much easier to take them off and laying them on the work bench to sand and stain. All I have done so far is my bathroom cabinet, but am planning to do the kitchen cabinets next fall. I bought one quart for the bathroom cabinet, which is a very large cabinet. I did not make a dent in the stain. I probably could have used half a pint, but I over guessed on what I needed. I'm thinking I will have enough of that quart to do all of my kitchen cabinets. The Java Gel Stain goes a very long way. By the way, I gave my bathroom cabinet 3 coats, to get it as dark as I like. Jenna, I did take my cabinet doors off. I thought it much easier to take them off and laying them on the work bench to sand and stain. All I have done so far is my bathroom cabinet, but am planning to do the kitchen cabinets next fall. I bought one quart for the bathroom cabinet, which is a very large cabinet. I did not make a dent in the stain. I probably could have used half a pint, but I over guessed on what I needed. I'm thinking I will have enough of that quart to do all of my kitchen cabinets. The Java Gel Stain goes a very long way. By the way, I gave my bathroom cabinet 3 coats, to... » Read More Jenna, I did take my cabinet doors off. I thought it much easier to take them off and laying them on the work bench to sand and stain. All I have done so far is my bathroom cabinet, but am planning to do the kitchen cabinets next fall. I bought one quart for the bathroom cabinet, which is a very large cabinet. I did not make a dent in the stain. I probably could have used half a pint, but I over guessed on what I needed. I'm thinking I will have enough of that quart to do all of my kitchen cabinets. The Java Gel Stain goes a very long way. By the way, I gave my bathroom cabinet 3 coats, to get it as dark as I like. « Show Less
1112946
My experience has only been with cabinets with a laminate finish...I would not think using it on unfinished wood would be a good idea however...it is strong.
948155
I have only used on wood - that's what it's for and no swirl marks I love this sander!
187710
Yes. It has worked great on all the wood I have used it on. Unless the wood is paineted, its not meant to sand paint off.
192461
Yes, in order to get the cabinets stained well I removed all screws. You need to do a light sanding anyway to remove the gloss finish. The gel goes a long way. I like the sock method to get gel on and it takes a couple of coats. However, I was able to buy a quart and did my kitchen and a bathroom.
1909544
Lightly sand it and just wipe clean. That's what I did. My cabinets are amazing!
817120
I very lightly sanded our cabinets. Like no more than 30 seconds on each surface. Ours are still holding up great.
1112948
It depends on the finish. If they're finished with a thick, glossy polyurethane spar varnish, you're basically cleaning plastic, so this might be okay if you make it dilute enough. If it has a rubbed oil finish, a degreaser will strip the finish. If the finish has become too degraded, you might need to strip it, but using a water-based degreaser will raise the wood grain, which is not desirable. You'd be better off cleaning with lemon oil and then applying a finishing oil. In any case, your best course is to follow the manufacturer's care instructions.
256635
I actually bought mine to go on the sides of my cabinets (which had that cheap particle board laminate). The fronts of my cabinets were nice oak, but the sides (beside the window) really looked bad. This veneer's been up there for about a year now with no signs of peeling even right above the sink (where they occasionally get splashed). Looks great!
704886
I have no idea about the raw wood :(I used it on our builder grade shiny surface cabinets with no sanding! Sorry I couldn't help!
2070177
If the finish on your kitchen cabinets is peeling off you will have to refinish them.This product only restores a stable finish that has been damaged. This productis not a varnish etc. it simply repairs an existing finish. Good Luck!