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   Guest_ | Mar 27, 2000 11:07pm | #1

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   My Dad says fire will cover a lot of mistakes. I don't think that will help you.

   Unfortunately I don,t know of any finishes that will clean this up without a properly prepared base. That means pealing off the loose stuff, sanding and scraping, and then priming and painting...

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   Guest_ | Mar 27, 2000 11:18pm | #2

   *There may be a problem with an elevated sheen under the paint product. The top-coat starts to delaminate over time. This is typical with latex water based products when applied over an oil based products with elevated sheen levels.Adding another coat over paint that isn't bonding would be a waste of money. You need to get down to a good sound surface, at the very least you need to sand the loose areas and feather back till it's tight. Then use a bonding primer and 2 coats of whatever topcoat you're going to use.Of course the other option, while you are doing all the work is to take it back to original. Either way there are no shortcuts for a lasting job........

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   Guest_ | Apr 02, 2000 06:35am | #3

   *Unfortunately, the answer to your question is no.Jeff Clarke

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   L.W._Agostino | Apr 04, 2000 03:36am | #4

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   DAYLE:
   I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE,BUT...
   check out a product called "Rinse or Peel", a biodegradable,"non-toxic" stripper. It's a gel consistency and "recyclable" ,but above all it is simple to use. Rubber gloves,eye protection,etc. I have utilized it in commercial/residential and personal projects with great results! Best of Luck!

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   Guest_ | Apr 05, 2000 03:08pm | #5

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   Dayle,
   I had a 75 year old house with much the same problem. I'm partial to the hot plate/heat gun method. In some instances it was a lot easier (if you figure in your time and sanity maybe economically feasible) to replace the trim. I'd rather build than paint anyway.
   Don

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   Guest_ | Apr 05, 2000 04:49pm | #6

   *Dayle, a pressure washer is probably NOT the answer for interior use, but you might be able to get a lot of it off with compressed air. If it is loose, any edge will peel if hit with air just like it would with water. Lot easier than sanding or stripper,and guaranteed to make a hell of a mess to(o)! Joe H

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   Guest_ | Apr 07, 2000 02:43am | #8

   *Joe, I've used compressed air to peel off some homeowner/DIY latex over oil. Worked great for 90% of the area. I wuz gonna post this as a suggestion, but figured no one would believe me!(Just don't try it with your average 1-1/2HP Emglo... lots of air will be needed)Not blowing hot air, Steve

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   Dayle_Anderson | Apr 07, 2000 02:43am | #7

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   We recently moved into a (24 yr old) house which had all interior trim stained and varnished at one time. Previous home owner had all woodwork painted over by non-professionals (no prep.). PAINT PEELING EVERYWHERE. Is there anything short of chemicals, scraping, sanding and repainting, a product that may make a final coat adhere to all of this mess??? HELP!!