Klean-Strip Solvents & Thinners
About Klean-Strip
When a project demands clean surfaces, stripped finishes, or properly thinned coatings, professionals and serious DIYers alike reach for Klean-Strip. As one of the top-selling brands of solvents, removers, thinners, and cleaners in the industry, Klean-Strip has built its reputation on formulations that simply work — cutting through old paint, stubborn residues, and built-up coatings without the guesswork.
Whether you are restoring an automotive finish, prepping bare metal for a fresh coat, or cleaning up after a fiberglass project, Klean-Strip offers a purpose-built product for the task. Their lineup spans everything from heavy-duty paint strippers to precision solvents, making it one of the most complete chemical prep brands available to both trade professionals and weekend warriors.
Strippers & Dewaxers
At the heart of the Klean-Strip catalog are its dewaxers and strippers — the products that built the brand's name. Premium stripping formulas are engineered to remove multiple layers of paint, epoxy, varnish, shellac, and polyurethane from wood, metal, and masonry. Klean-Strip offers these products in liquids, pastes, gels, and aerosol sprays, so you can match the application method to the job at hand. Many formulas are non-methylene chloride, reflecting Klean-Strip's commitment to developing safer, effective alternatives without sacrificing performance.
Primers & Surface Prep
Proper surface preparation is the foundation of any lasting finish, and Klean-Strip's primers and sealers line supports that philosophy. Their surface prep products — including concrete and metal prep solutions — chemically clean and etch surfaces so that new coatings bond securely and last longer. These products are especially valuable in automotive and marine refinishing, where adhesion directly determines durability.
Solvents & Thinners
Klean-Strip's solvents and thinners round out the lineup with options like acetone, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, and denatured alcohol. These products serve a dual purpose: thinning coatings to the right consistency for application, and cleaning brushes, rollers, and spray equipment immediately after use. The acetone formula, for example, is a fast-acting solvent effective on polyester and epoxy resins, adhesives, and contact cement — making it a go-to for automotive and fiberglass work alike.
Why Choose Klean-Strip?
- Trusted by both professional painters and DIY enthusiasts for consistent, reliable results
- Broad product range covering stripping, surface prep, thinning, and cleaning in one brand
- Non-methylene chloride formulations available across the stripper lineup
- Products available in multiple formats — liquid, paste, gel, and aerosol — for versatile application
- Formulas engineered for use on wood, metal, masonry, concrete, and fiberglass