Removing paint from the siding on your home can be a real pain in the butt, especially when you’re wanting the job done quickly.
It can be difficult to find the right paint sprayer accessories to help out.
If you’re someone that likes to keep your home exterior in good shape or you like to do home repairs quickly, then this paint remover might be for you.
The Wagner Paint EATER takes removing paint to a whole new level. It’s able to remove paint much easier than the old school handheld scrubbing tools, such as sandpaper or scrapers.
This device can make what used to be a long frustrating process much more efficient and with more accuracy than the traditional methods.
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The Wagner SprayTech company has been around since 1947. For over 70 years, they’ve made homeowner’s lives easier by providing solutions to the tedious tasks that painting (and removing paint) can involve.
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Whether you’re looking for a variety of types of paint sprayers or paint accessories, we’ve compiled lists and reviews of the top tools to get any paint job done.
Remember to check out our Wagner Paint Sprayer Troubleshooting guide for more help with the Wagner brand tools.
An Overview of the Wagner Paint EATER
The Wagner Paint eater is an efficient sanding disk with a powerful 2600 RPM (motor) and 3.2 amp.
This tool provides you with the strength to remove old paint, rough edges, and damaged exterior paint, leaving a smooth fresh surface.
It will save you a lot of time when it comes to removing old cracked paint with rust, cracks, peeling, or wear and tear.
The Painteater is able to get rid of old paint while still protecting the surface underneath. This can be especially important when the material you’re using the Paint Eater on is an expensive surface that you don’t want to destroy.
Often, the underlying surface can get damaged if you’re using scrapers or other manual scrubbing tools that scrape off the paint. The Paint EATER is powerful enough to remove the paint easily but gentle enough to make sure the surface beneath is fully protected.
Preparing To Use The Paint Eater
Make sure to use the proper protective gear before using the Painteater.
It’s important to protect your eyes, mouth, and hands while operating the Paint EATER. This is to ensure you don’t cut your hands or get debris in your eyes or mouth.
Gloves are still needed even though the Painteater has a good grip on it. It has a folding handle that makes it easy to use with both hands or just one, depending on your preference.
If you’re needing to grind away more paint than usual, the two-handed option makes it easy to apply that extra pressure. Just make sure you hold the grip firmly (as you would with any other power tool).
The Paint EATER Can Sand Down Several Surfaces
Since the Paint EATER has a Flex-Disc mounting system, it allows you to sand down uneven surfaces (even brick) without any paint stripping gel.
The Wagner Painteater’s discs are 5 inches in diameter and can last a long time depending on the type of projects you’re using it for.
The average project will give the discs a long life but waterproof exterior paint and concrete can wear them down quicker.
When working on a big project it can be a real pain having to stop midway to purchase a new disc. This can sometimes happen if you’re wearing the discs down with too much pressure or if you’re working on your home’s entire exterior.
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The Wagner PaintEATER isn’t typically used if you’re doing a massive exterior renovation due to the size of the Painteater (and since the discs can sometimes take a beating).
If you’re removing huge amounts of thick paint or rough material from an entire home, this will wear down the discs quicker.
The Paint Eater is usually best suited for smaller exterior jobs; there are other options for professional exterior projects.
However, some people still use it for stripping the paint off their entire home’s exterior. If you choose to do this, make sure to purchase extra discs so you won’t have to stop midway and go to the store to get more.
It never hurts having extra on hand just in case you run out.
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Finishing Touches
Usually, when you’re getting rid of old paint, there can be an overwhelming amount of things to purchase to get the job done.
Some of those options include heaters, chemical paint strippers, heat guns, infrared devices, or steam strippers.
The best part is, when using the Wagner PaintEATER, you don’t need to use any of those other items with it.
In fact, if you did use them ahead of time before the Paint Eater, it would create a big unnecessary mess. The Wagner Paint Eater is strong enough on its own that it doesn’t need those other products.
The Painteater allows you to skip the extra steps and keep things simple without the added hassle, leaving you with an even smoother surface.
Forget the tedious manual sanding. With the Wagner Paint EATER, it’s not necessary. The only exception is when you’re working in a tight corner.
The final thing to remember when doing repairs with the Paint EATER is to always make sure you’re secure.
Having someone hold your ladder (find the best type of ladder for the job here) at the bottom if you’re removing paint from a hard to reach area can be a lifesaver. The Painteater is powerful and you wouldn’t want to lose your balance on a ladder.
Conclusion
All in all, the Paint EATER can “eat” at the discs depending on the type of job you’re doing.
However, as you already know, it can be a real drag when you own an older home and have constant repairs that need to be done to your exterior.
When the paint is constantly chipping, peeling, and cracking, you can feel like your repair work is never-ending and somehow becoming a monthly occurrence.
Thankfully, the Wagner Paint EATER can make your life a lot simpler and much easier, turning those lengthy repairs into quick fixes.
Overall, The Wagner Painteter is a safer option when compared to the old school sandpaper scraper machines. It will prevent your arms from getting exhausted since it’s only 3.5 pounds. Plus, it doesn’t need the same amount of pressure to get the job done.
Also, if anything happens to the Wagner Painteater, it’s nice to know that there is a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty.
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