Strippers & Thinners Q&A

Question 1

Is this mastic remover safe to use on a glass stove surface? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | FranMar 500MR Mastic Remover

Question 2

I bought another Blue Bear product to remove mastic from a concrete basement floor. How many gallons of degreaser will I need for an area that is about 20x20? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Will this paint stripper be safe for fiberglass? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Will this product remove a tinted stain from a redwood ceiling? I'm assuming the ceiling is not painted because I can still see the grain of the wood except where it was inconsistently applied more thickly. I'd like to restore the ceiling to its natural color. Thank you. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Do you ship to Canada? I have lead paint on my basement concrete and the workers used Blue Bear Mastic cleaner which I thought was the wrong product and then Klean Strip in some spots and then Blue Bear Coating Remover which was what I thought they were using initially and worked the best by far. They used water wash in between the different products. It still smells very bad after a week even with negative air pressure machine. I'm very sensitive. Help? I think they need a degreaser to properly clean View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Does one gallon cover 200 sq ft, then? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

I stepped in mastic and tracked it on the pool deck stone. Will this help remove it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Can I use this thinner to mix with tung oil for an initial penetrating coat of tung oil to a butcher block walnut countertop. Is it considered to be food safe in this application? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

Will this strip layers of driveway xylene paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Distributer in 50219 zip code area? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

I have brick pavers on my patio, They have been sealed twice in 10 years, Now I have a few pavers with a whitish build up. Will this clean the white off the pavers? Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

I feel I need you to address the fact that this contains NMP a little more clearly...even Lowes will not carry NMP based paint strippers due to concerns about toxicity and yet it is the main choice on your site when there are alternatives. Why is this the product you opt to carry? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 13

Will fran mar 600 go coating and remover remove urethane paint from bottom of boat and not hurt the fiberglass gel coat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Will this work on fiberglass boat?Marine paint View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Can you use on sheet aluminum? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Can this product be used to remove residue on slate floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Can this product be used on concrete blocks that have been painted with an exterior latex paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Will 600 GL remove a powder coating from a metal surface? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

can it remove old tennis court paint on concrete? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this remove a paint stain from wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Can this product be used on a limestone fireplace to remove spilled polyurethane without damaging the limestone or the grout? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Will this work on oil based paint on brick? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

Will this product work to remove pool paint off of a gunite pool?Of course without damaging the pool surface. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Hello, will this product work on 2 layers of paint/primer on indoor brick fireplace? There are different Soy Gel/Blue Bear products. Please direct me as to which one is better? Thank you! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 25

I read on Amazon that this product should not be used on limestone, However; according to your answers to previous questions on this site, it could be used? Could you clarify? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Can this be used on a BBQ grill interior and grates? What dilution would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Will blue bear 600 GL remove multiple layers of urethane from a concrete floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

is 600gl the best substance to use on exterior wood walls 100 years old ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Will your product remove lacquer:paint from the tin metal on the steamer trunk I am restoring. Have tried many products but to no avail? Thank you for responding View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Can I use the thinner to take off a coat of hard oil that (unfortunately) seems to have attracted some dust particles? I'll need to refinish the piece again. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Can I use this to remove stain and water-based polyurethane protection off a fibreglass entry door? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 32

What is the best product to strip paint off outdoor stairs made from railroad ties? I'm looking for something that will be non toxic - our vegetable garden is nearby. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

I'm looking to remove adhesive used to glue indoor/outdoor carpet to a wooden porch floor. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Can it be sprayed on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Is this recommended for black asbestos mastic removal? Do you wipe off or scrap off? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

does this item aid in removal of existing thinset or mastic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

What does a gallon cost and what is the shipping cost? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Will it remove the adhesive used to our down outdoor carpet and how much is needed for 500 sq.ft. area. I haven't found anything that works unless you apply (Goo Gone) and scrape and repeat over and over. I'm looking for a remover that works.?? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Is this safe to use if my wife is pregnant? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

is there a temperature range that is best to use for outside concrete surface concerning 600gl? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

I want to refinish some furniture that has been stained and sealed with some type of varnish or urethane. Does this product only remove the top seal coat ? Will the stained wood still need to be sanded to remove the color ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Does this work well with bathtubs that have been refinished to remove finish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Can I use FranMar 600GL Coatings Remover to remove old paint from cabinets and then stain with the Rubio monocoat plus? Or what do you suggest I could use to paint after removing old paint in cabinets (bathroom and kitchen) View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

I have stained outdoor furniture that I mistakenly put a polyurethane on top ..so it has bubbled in the heat..will this product remove the polyurethane as well as strip the stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Can I paint my concrete floor with the SafeCoat paint after cleaning it with the Blue Bear 500? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Will it take paint off garage floor done to its base? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Will this product remove 30 year old polyurethane from a brick floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Will this work on Behr Advanced Deck Over? It started chipping merely months after we painted it and now our deck looks horrible. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Does this product remove polyurethane from a stone patio? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

We have old wallpaper to remove. Just spoke with Joel and he recommended this product. I now see that some older reviews mention that the product is not very viscous and that it's difficult to use on vertical surfaces. Is that still true for the latest, current version of the product? If the product is painted on the walls, with regular paint brush or roller, will it stay on long enough to do the job? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

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