1. Due to many different types of paint and surface conditions, it is important that the correct variables are discovered prior to completing a job. Peel Away 1 and 8 are available in 350g Trial Kits for this purpose. Kits can be purchased direct from Peel Away or soon through Stockists and Distributors throughout New Zealand.

2. Apply the Peel Away paste 3-4mm thick (average rate) directly to the painted surface, creating an even application. Brick and stone work will require you to use the Peel Away paste to fill gaps and mortar to ensure an even coverage.

3. Cover the Peel Away paste with the supplied special Peel Away laminated paper sheet. You may cut this sheet into two sections to allow for a 2nd patch to be applied on the painted surface. Make sure to gently smooth the paper out, removing any pockets of air trapped under as best you can.

4. Tape down the edges with high stick masking tape.

5. Leave on the surface for 48 hours or more. (Successful patches can take up to 4-7 days. If unsure how long to leave your patch on, please call our Technical Consultants for advice)

6. Slide the spatula behind the paper, and ease the paint, paste and paper off in one piece. Scrape off loose debris and residue and place in thick plastic tie up bags.

7. Thoroughly wash the surface with plain water, nylon brush and sponge.

8. Examine results of Trial Patch and if successful, you have the correct variables to complete the job.

If not successful, leave the 2nd Trial Patch intact on the surface and allow more time prior to removing. For timber and painted fibreglass, please contact our Technical Consultants prior to performing this evaluation.

Technical care is taken in preparation of this information. Recommendation of technical advice, verbal or trials is given with no responsibility or warranty. Every type of timber / wood product reacts differently and trial evaluations are essential.

1. It is always recommended to carry out a Trial Patch evaluation first as all paints and surfaces have different conditions and will vary in the thickness and cover time required for Peel Away to successfully work.

2. Apply Peel Away paste 3 – 4mm thick, covering the surface evenly. If paint is very thick, or if there are many layers, then Peel Away may need to be applied up to 6mm thick.

3. Completely cover the paste with the printed Peel Away laminated paper sheet and smooth out any air bubbles. ONLY use Peel Away paper sheets.

4. Tape down the edges with masking tape to ensure an air tight seal.

5. Leave on the surface for at least a minimum of 48 hours. Depending on the surface, number of layers and age of coatings you may be required to leave Peel Away on longer on old buildings, up to 5-7 days in some cases. Please contact Peel Away Technical Advice if you are unsure.

6. By sliding a scraper/spatula behind the paper, ease off the paint, paste and paper in one piece. Remove in small sections and scrape off loose debris and residue. Place in thick plastic tie up bags.

7. Thoroughly wash the surface with plain water, nylon brush and sponge.

8. Neutralise the surface using Peel Away Neutraliser for Peel Away 1. Refer detail instructions for thoroughly neutralising of wood and plaster surfaces. Peel Away 8 is pH neutral and does not require Neutralising.