Savogran
<h3>About Savogran</h3><p>For generations, Savogran has been a trusted name in surface preparation, paint removal, and heavy-duty cleaning. <strong>Based in Norwood, Massachusetts</strong>, Savogran built its reputation by developing reliable, results-driven formulas for both DIY homeowners and trade professionals. Today, <a href="/7542-savogran">Savogran</a> is part of the Sunnyside family of brands, continuing a legacy of quality that spans well over a century of chemical innovation.</p><h3>A Legacy of Surface Preparation Expertise</h3><p>Savogran’s roots run deep in American manufacturing history. The company expanded its portfolio significantly when it acquired the assets of the Sterling-Clark-Lurton Corporation in 2004, a firm that traces its own origins back to 1922 as the Plymouth Rock Paint Company. That acquisition brought together two historic companies with overlapping expertise in solvents and surface preparation, strengthening Savogran’s reach across the paint and hardware trade, the glass industry, the marine trade, and the automotive aftermarket.</p><p>Products are marketed under both the <strong>Savogran</strong> and <strong>SCL Sterling</strong> labels, and the company also contract blends and packages products for a variety of industries — a testament to the depth of their formulation capabilities.</p><h3>Paint & Varnish Removers</h3><p>Savogran is perhaps best known for its lineup of paint and varnish removers. Their flagship products include <strong>Strypeeze®</strong>, a semi-paste formula that clings to vertical and rounded surfaces while delivering powerful cutting action through multiple layers of finish, and <strong>SuperStrip®</strong>, a heavy-duty remover engineered for the toughest stripping jobs on wood, metal, or masonry. <strong>Kutzit®</strong> is a liquid formula favored by professional refinishers for antiques and fine veneers, thanks to its ability to cut fast without raising wood grain. In 2018, Savogran introduced a line of removers formulated without methylene chloride and NMP, offering similar performance with a safer chemical profile.</p><h3>Heavy-Duty Cleaners</h3><p>Savogran’s heavy-duty cleaner lineup centers on its well-known <strong>TSP (Trisodium Phosphate)</strong> products. TSP is a concentrated, non-sudsing powdered cleaner preferred by painting and cleaning professionals for cutting through greasy grime, smoke, soot stains, and chalked paint. One gallon of TSP solution makes up to 16 gallons of cleaning solution, making it an economical choice for large-scale prep work. For areas where phosphate cleaners are restricted, Savogran also offers a phosphate-free alternative with equivalent cleaning power. Their <strong>Dirtex®</strong> line — available in both spray and powdered forms — rounds out the household and professional cleaning category.</p><h3>Solvents, Thinners & Patch Repair</h3><p>Beyond removers and cleaners, Savogran manufactures a range of solvents and thinners for paint prep and cleanup, including brush cleaners like <strong>Kwikeeze®</strong> that dissolve hardened oil or latex paint, varnish, lacquer, and shellac from natural and nylon bristles. Their patch and repair products, along with deglossers and wood bleaches, round out a comprehensive portfolio aimed at every stage of a surface restoration project — from initial stripping to final prep before recoating.</p><h3>Who Uses Savogran Products?</h3><p>Savogran products are designed for a wide audience: homeowners tackling weekend refinishing projects, professional painters preparing surfaces for a flawless topcoat, furniture restorers breathing new life into antiques, and industrial operators running immersion-tank stripping operations. Whether you’re removing decades of paint from a wood floor or degreasing a concrete garage surface before sealing, Savogran has a purpose-built formula for the job.</p>
