Avoid working in direct sunlight or wind. Wear Circa 1850 Stripping Gloves and protective eyewear and work in a well ventilated area. Protect work area with polyethylene or foil sheet. Pour some stripper into a foil or metal container. Brush a generous coat onto 0.1-0.4m² (1-4ft²) of surface and let stand for a few minutes or until paint blisters. Keep area being stripped completely saturated with stripper. If stripper dries out, reapply to reactivate. Remove softened finish using the paint brush or a scraper. Use Circa 1850 Maple Scraper to avoid gouging wood surfaces. If finish is exceptionally thick and some residue remains, repeat the procedure. Remove finish residue with Circa 1850 Finishing Pads or steel wool dipped in remover. When dry, wash the surface with mineral spirits or Circa 1850 Furniture Stripper. Sand wood surfaces lightly prior to staining or refinishing.
For intricate surfaces use Gaudreault Antiques Brush-On Remover.
Contents may be under pressure. Place rag over cover and open slowly. If container is warm, cool prior to opening. Do not use near open flame.