Peelaway - what next?

[bananabank]

I've got a front door that's covered in lead based paint. There were multiple layers. I used Peelaway 1 but there is quite a bit of residue left and bits where the last layer of paint hasn't shifted. I've attached some before and after pics.

What next? Should I add another layer of the stuff? I've heard that if you scrape off the remaining paint you end up with bits of wood underneath that are lighter than the stuff that peelaway worked on. My plan is to use wood stain and get back to a more natural look.

Before:


After:

 

[Wayners]

That's the sort of door that would be better dipped if you can find somewhere local.
Dip
Sand and fill
Paint.

Unfortunately it's probably lead paint so chemical stripping is only way. Either dipped or use peelaway

 

[bananabank]

I see, I would get if dipped but the other side is actually beautifully painted so I wouldn't want to lose that.

I suppose that leaves me with another coat of Peelaway

 

[Tigercubrider]

It looks quite good for post stripper, I assume that you’ve tried another coat?
Covering with clingfilm helps.

I’d get the sander out but be careful to move the sander and avoid creating low points.

 

[Wayners]

Tungsten scraper is good on paint but the lead is a worry

 

[bananabank]

Thanks guys, yeah the lead is the mean concern. The result above is from just one Peelaway coat so I think I might just try another one this weekend and see how it goes.

It is expensive though!

 

[Tigercubrider]

To be honest, I forgot about the lead!
If that’s one coat, a second should work well.

If sanding, do it outside with a vacuum attached and wear a mask and wash the clothing after, or buy a CSI suit.
We have class H vacuums at work but as you likely don’t, if you must sand the door in situ, place the vac outside

 

[bananabank]

Good advice thanks - I'll try another coat and report back.

I've got a cheap titan hoover that attaches to my sander pretty well but want to avoid this just to be on the safe side!

 

[bananabank]

Results of another coat:

I think the next step is heat gun + scrape what remains.

This process has taken ages and it is very very messy. Let this be a warning to anyone who watches a YouTube video about this and goes away thinking it will be magic...

 

[robinbanks]

I've found paint stripper and a coarse wire wool scourer to work well when you get to that state

 

[Tigercubrider]

Watch out for the heat gun.
It is possible to char the wood and if you are concerned about lead, may well give off fumes.
I’d follow the advice above and go with stripper and wire wool