Varnish on s.s sink

Snaggerman · 17-08-2005 11:54PM #1

Just wondering if anyone would know the best way to remove 2 pack varnish from a polished s.s sink? It chips off with great difficulty but leaves a residue behind. I'm afraid to experiment with solvents etc. cos it's a brand new undercounter type, in a house I'm fitting a floor to, and if i make a ba**s of it I can't afford to get a replacement. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Victor · 18-08-2005 01:13AM

Stainless steel is designed to have things not stick to it. IT should come off with a nylon brush and elbow grease.

Victor · 18-08-2005 04:39AM

Oh what happened the protective plastic? :rolleyes:

starman100 · 18-08-2005 11:38PM

Try some acetone / nail varnish remover, it should soften and dissolve the varnish and allow it to be removed easily.

Just in case, apply a small amount on some area of the sink that isnt visible e.g. underside, to make sure it won't affect the stainless steel surface.

mad m · 19-08-2005 12:27AM

Hmm,was toying with an idea of caustic paste put directly onto the varnish and then covered with plastic and left overnight but I'm not sure it might not damage sink surface.How about using a heat gun to try and remove varnish.Make sure you use a mask as I'm sure the fumes would not be good.

If using heat gun dont leave it on the one spot too long either incase it scorches...Whatever you do dont use brillo pads.As far as I know,nail varnish remover and cellouse go hand in hand(same stuff,sort of)Cellouse based products are meant to be reversible,as when you put cellouse or cellouse based products they get worked up by it.But this two pack stuff is different I think,you put a catalyst in the main varnish to harden it...

Surely you have some thinners to suit the product you were using? Test a piece like already adviced.

Tricky situation you got there...

Snaggerman · 20-08-2005 02:13PM

Thanks for your advice,guys, I'll think I'll try the heat gun approach first, something tells me acetone wont touch this particular stuff. I'll let you know how I get on, again, thanks .

rooferPete · 21-08-2005 12:21AM

Hi,

Might be a good idea to use an old sink to practice on at least that way you won't end up with a worse problem.

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GreeBo · 09-09-2005 10:19PM

Have you tried a scraper to just lift it off?
I had a bunch of paint dry on a window the other week, just used a B&Q scraper (seriously sharp, basically a razor blade) and it lifted it straight off with no scratches etc
although if the varnish isnt on a flat part of the sink you are a bit fubarred.

Varnish on s.s sink

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