Klean-Strip
<h3>About Klean-Strip</h3><p>When it comes to automotive refinishing, body shop prep work, and serious DIY paint projects, few brands carry the credibility of <strong>Klean-Strip</strong>. Founded in 1946 by WM Barr, Klean-Strip introduced one of the first non-flammable paint removers to the market and has spent decades building a reputation as a go-to source for solvents, thinners, removers, and surface prep chemicals trusted by both professional technicians and dedicated hobbyists.</p><p>Today, Klean-Strip is widely recognized as America's #1 solvent brand — a distinction earned through consistent product performance across a broad catalog that spans everything from automotive plastics prep to spray equipment maintenance. The brand operates two distinct product lines: the consumer-focused Klean-Strip line for home improvement projects, and the professional-grade <strong>Klean-Strip Auto</strong> line purpose-built for body shops, paint booths, and restoration bays.</p><h3>A Complete Surface Prep System</h3><p>What sets Klean-Strip apart is that its product range is engineered to work together as a complete system, covering every stage of a paint job from initial surface cleaning to final topcoat preparation. Whether you're removing old coatings, degreasing panels, promoting adhesion on difficult substrates, or cleaning spray equipment between uses, there is a Klean-Strip product formulated for that specific task.</p><p>The flagship <a href="/18701-adhesion-promoter-klean-strip-10933">Bulldog Adhesion Promoter</a> line is the adhesion promoter body shops reach for when paint has to stick to automotive plastics, chrome, flexible trim, fiberglass, and vinyl. It functions as a tie coat that works across both rigid and flexible substrates, ensuring a durable finish that holds up under real-world conditions.</p><p>For stripping old finishes and removing wax, grease, and contaminants before paint goes on, Klean-Strip's <a href="/10933-klean-strip-dewaxers-strippers-200315">Dewaxers & Strippers</a> — including the Prep-All Wax and Grease Remover and Aircraft paint remover series — provide professional-level surface preparation. Clean, contaminant-free panels are fundamental to paint adhesion, and these products are built around that principle.</p><p>Spray equipment care is another Klean-Strip specialty. The Naked Gun Spray Gun Cleaner Solvent is an aerosol-format cleaner formulated to tackle both solvent-based and waterborne paints, penetrating deep into hard-to-reach areas of spray guns to eliminate dried paint and buildup without the need for special equipment or time-consuming dipping.</p><p>Rounding out the lineup, Klean-Strip's <a href="/49473-paint-primer-klean-strip-10933">Paint Primer</a> and metal prep products — including the Concrete & Metal Prep formula — handle rust removal, metal surface treatment, and surface etching to promote maximum adhesion before any primer or topcoat is applied. And for professionals who need consistent thinning and cleanup solvents on hand, the <a href="/200808-prime-washes-solvents-thinners-klean-strip-10933">Prime Washes, Solvents & Thinners</a> range includes lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, acetone, and painter's solvent options that comply with a wide range of regional VOC regulations.</p><h3>Trusted in Body Shops and Restoration Bays</h3><p>Klean-Strip Auto products are stocked by national auto parts chains and professional refinish distributors across the country. Whether you're running a high-volume body shop or restoring a classic vehicle in your garage, Klean-Strip's breadth of chemistries means you can source the right product for every stage of the job from a single, trusted brand.</p>