Commercial Paint Stripping application question

Alright folks I have a question and am looking for suggestions. Here is the situation: Have been given the task of pricing out applying paint stripper to the outside of a Sam's Club size building (the building is concrete block and split faced block painted with failing latex) and then washing it all off to reveal as close to bare concrete as possible. The painter has a product which they say works great but am looking for a faster way to apply it than an airless sprayer. I am assuming the stripper is pretty thick as it will need to adhere to the vertical surface for a fairly long dwell time as directions state let it sit overnight. Would I be crazy to think that a 12V pump would apply the product with a wide fan or do those pumps not work great with thick liquids? I have never used a 12V pump but have been thinking about getting one to make washing roofs easier. Suggestions needed. Thanks all!

Whats the product they want you to use?

Peel Away?

DunRite said:

Whats the product they want you to use?

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They recommended Smart Strip Pro from Dumond Chemicals. Picking up a sample tomorrow to try.

sounds like a toxic product-like peel away

If you use through a sprayer its going to probably eat it up

Not thinking a 12V would handle it well

How big is the area??..id roll it

DunRite said:

sounds like a toxic product-like peel away

If you use through a sprayer its going to probably eat it up

Not thinking a 12V would handle it well

How big is the area??..id roll it

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https://www.dumondchemicals.com/home-peel-away-smart-strip-pro.html

Above is the website which says it is non-toxic and "Eco Friendly". Area is way to big to roll as it is the size of a Walmart and the whole exterior. The painter was thinking of using an airless sprayer with a large tip.

Only way to find out is try it then.

Better lay plastic down to catch all that paint. Im guessing you would have to use a lift, I would plastic the lift too to prevent the stripper getting all over it.

12v will not pump thick stripper which that appears to be.

I read the stuff on the site

Im not totally buying what they are saying but what do i know

Any stripper worth its salt IMO is going to be somewhat toxic-defies logic not to be

I think you're right Mike has to have a little kick

Zap It Wash said:

I think you're right Mike has to have a little kick

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Jason

Kinda like telling me you can roof clean without bleach!..lol

Depending on how many layers of paint are on the siding, Smart Strip Pro should work. Although, I'm doubtful that it's the best product for your application. It's an expensive product and due to how thick you'll need to apply it I can't imagine that it would be cost effective on such a large project.

One thing I found is that it's helpful to cover the surface in painters plastic after you've applied the smart strip pro. This way it won't dry out on the surface. Do a search on the Painttalk forum cause you'll find some good info about smart there.

Hopefully that helps.