Good day,
I am contacting you with regards to your product Greensolv 273G. I am the Director of Operations for the Canadian schooner "BLUENOSE II". This spring we have tried 273G for stripping varnish from various areas on board our ship and have found it works by far above any other product we have used. We have been removing varnish on our ship every spring for 20+ years and have finally found a product that works well for us.

Best Regards,
Capt. Wayne Walters

Citrus-based solvents help unstick residue
by Steve Maxwell

Q How can I remove sticky residue spots from our composite deck?

We put down some self-sticking protective plastic sheets this summer, but now that we've taken them up again for the winter, there are gummy patches that attract and hold dirt. No amount of scrubbing has worked.

A I'd start with any of the citrus-based solvents or polishes out there. Many are quite good at removing stickiness of the sort you have.

All the formulations I've tried are very pleasant to use, too. If this doesn't work, it's time to get serious, and a unique product called Greensolv will almost certainly do the job.

Marketed as a paint stripper by Lee Valley Tools (800-267-8767; www.leevalley.com), I know from experience that this gel-like liquid is also terrific at removing stickers and the goop they leave behind. Just be sure not to use it on any finished surfaces, though.

It's highly effective at removing all kinds of coatings. In fact, it's the most effective paint stripper I've ever seen. Your composite deck surface should be just fine, but I'd test Greensolv in a hidden place first, just to be sure.