Hot alkaline stripping: How to punch up performance and knock down costs
Under fire by various government agencies in the past few years, many finishers have abandoned solvent-based paint stripping for environmentally friendlier hot alkaline stripping.
This article gives pointers to new and potential users of hot alkaline stripping systems on how to increase efficiency while decreasing costs. After explaining the chemistry and application variables of hot alkaline stripping, the article presents a troubleshooting program appropriate for any hot alkaline stripping system and some cost-cutting tips