What’s the best way to remove paint from UPVC doors and windows? Removing paint from UPVC can be problematic as the base material won’t stand up to traditional paint stripping methods, so what are your options?

One of the biggest issues with removing paint from UPVC is accidental scratching. Sanding and heating, while typical ways of stripping paint, aren’t appropriate options for UPVC as they’re likely to damage the base material. To restore your UPVC to its former glory, you need a paint stripping solution that’s kind to the surface material and only attacks the paint on top.

Chemical paint strippers are the best option for removing paint from UPVC, but many are formulated with harmful and hazardous chemicals. It’s for this reason that many people avoid chemical paint strippers for DIY jobs, and why even fewer trade professionals use them. Exposure to hazardous chemicals included in these paint strippers, such as methyl chloride, can cause health issues. These can range from skin irritation through to respiratory problems, and prolonged exposure to methyl chloride has even been linked to cancer and heart attacks.

You should not have to compromise your health just to get the results you need. Which is why C-Tec developed a paint stripping product that is not hazardous and does not contain methyl chloride. The unique and innovative formulation means that you can remove paint from UPVC as well as a range of other surfaces effectively and safely. So what is this miracle product?

Peel Tec is the powerful paint removal product that eliminates the health risk involved with paint stripping. Its incredible formulation and highly successful performance has earned it the title of Decorating Product of the Year at the DIY Awards 2021. Peel Tec is used for a vast number of applications as it only attacks paint ­– not the base material. This means one can of Peel Tec can go so much further than just one paint removal job, it’s the fastest and safest method for any paint removal project!

To effectively remove paint from UPVC using Peel Tec, all it takes is three simple steps. The first step is to shake the can, point the nozzle at your desired paint removal area, and start spraying. You do not need to prepare the surface as Peel Tec gets to work right away cutting through the existing paint and peeling it away instantly. The next step is to wait up to ten minutes for the revolutionary solution to work its magic, this will help you get the best results in the fastest possible time. Finally, after the ten minutes are up, take a scraper and remove the paint and Peel Tec residue from the UPVC. Repeat as necessary. It really is that that simple!

Ready to get started with this award-winning product? Good news, Peel Tec is now available in Wickes! You can grab your can of Peel Tec from any of the 230+ Wickes stores across the U.K. today.