Any tips for removing Kiwi Grip ?

[Dave_S]

I have large areas of Kiwi Grip to remove, are there any short cuts to make it easier.

I want to remove it and reduce the amount of deck covered with it, so I'd like a good finish where it has been removed.

Thanks
Dave

[swisel]

Dave, the best advice would be for you to first contact the manufacturer before seeking advice from any other source.

[SVTatia]

Short answer is ... not easy.
I had to do it in a few spots that I needed to mount hardware. The only thing that worked was a multi-tool with a scraper blade, going slow... and being careful not to do further damage. Then sand and recoat. Small spots ok, large areas need patience and lots of time. Its a good product.

[Dave_S]

Thanks all.

I did look up Kiwi Grip web site, they say it's hard to get off, and suggest to either sand or scrap it. I was hoping someone had a cunning plan/miracle technique.

I'll just put another coat on top.

[Jim Cate]

I use a similar but industrial product (read less expensive) called Sports Cote. It is softened by several solvents, acetone being one. Would make scraping a lot easier...

Jim

[Franziska]

As KiwiGrip is a one component paint, I'd try carefully with a paint stripper product and scrape the rest off.

Most one component paints are susceptible to paint stripping gels.



If it works, please let us know.