KWIK-STRIP STRIPPER PAINT & VARNISH GALLON | KWIK STRIP paint and varnish stripper is a patent pending, non-methylene chloride formula that strips five layers of latex paint in 15 mins. It can also strip five layers of oil or alkyd paint in 45 mins. Works great on wood, metal and masonry. The brushable formula clings to surface and will not raise wood grain.