The deposition method is the most conventional process for do-it-yourself and building applications. The paint stripper is applied by brushing and after a period
of time (depending of the stripper efficiency), the old paint is removed by scraping and power-washing.
Two parameters should be taken into account when selecting a paint stripping formulation:
The fastness of action
Time to obtain blisters and flakes is highly dependent of the solvent polarity as it will impact on the breakage of bonding between
the paint film and the substrate. Thanks to its high polarity, DMSO is a solvent of choice to achieve fast acting paint strippers.
Figure1: Flakes of old paint
The penetration ability
A good diffusion in the paint film will ensure time-saving as only one application of the paint stripping formulation will be enough
to remove all the old paint from the substrate. The low molecular volume of DMSO is favorable to a good diffusion in the paint film.
