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Big Chimpin'
Powder Coat & Paint Stripper
One drum solution for stripping, testing, and ‘boosters’ for maximum effectiveness!

Silver Back
Two-Minute Aluminum Acid Etch
Ready-to-use concentrate quickly roughens aluminum surfaces for unbeatable coating adhesion.

'Nanner Peel™
Powder Coat & Paint Stripper
Biodegradable water-based formula strips powder coat and paint.

Furious George™
Heavy-Duty Degreaser
High-alkaline cleaner that dissolves heavy industrial grease and grime fast.

Rust Inhibitor
Stop Flash Rust for Three Days
Prevent Flash Rust Up to 72 Hours After Blasting providing 72-hour flash-rust protection.


Kong
Multipurpose Alkaline Degreaser
Dilutable NaOH degreaser for engines, equipment, and floors (avoid aluminum).

AP-1
Phosphate Conversion
One-step iron phosphate solution treats metal for painting or powder coating.

AB-50
Aluminum Cleaner & Brightener
Acid cleaner removes oxidation and grime & brighten your aluminum parts

AB-100
Ultra-Concentrated Aluminum Brightener & Cleaner
Acid cleaner removes oxidation and grime to restore aluminum’s bright finish.

Crete Ease
Concrete & Lime Remover
Strong acid base cleaner dissolves lime and mineral scale on finishing tools, equipment, and concrete.

Primeate
Stripper + Phosphate Conversion
Strips coatings and leaves a phosphate conversion layer in one step.

Cherokee Chemical Co.’s powerful lineup—Nanner Peel, Furious George, Rust Inhibitor, Grape Ape, Kong, Crete Ease, and Primeate—expertly engineered for superior powder coating performance and industrial-grade cleaning solutions. All of our products are manufactured & distributed in the United States of America for guaranteed quality & support after the sale.

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Effortlessly remove powder coatings with Nanner Peel Chemical Stripper—ideal for aluminum and non-ferrous metals. Eco-friendly, biodegradable, methylene-chloride-free, and easy-to-use at 165-175°F. Perfectly safe yet powerful. Available in 1, 5, or 55-gallon sizes.
Why Choose Nanner Peel?
- Optimized For AluminumPerfectly designed for non-ferrous metals, with compatibility for ferrous metals as well.
- Eco-Friendly FormulaCompletely free from methylene chloride, biodegradable, and safer for you and the environment.
- Versatile UsageIdeal for various stripping tasks, yet gentle enough to minimize damage to sensitive metals (caution advised on magnesium alloys).

Grease Monkey™ Nanner Peel Chemical Stripper (1 Gallon)
Nanner Peel Chemical Stripper is a water-based, non-toxic, biodegradable paint remover engineered to safely strip powder coatings and paint from aluminum and other non-ferrous metals. Designed with both performance and environmental responsibility in mind, it’s ideal for professional shops and
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Grease Monkey™ Nanner Peel Chemical Stripper (5 Gallon)
SKU: GM-NPCS-05
$149.50
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Grease Monkey™ Nanner Peel Chemical Stripper (55 Gallons)
SKU: GM-NPCS-55
$1,400.00
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Grease Monkey™ Nanner Peel Chemical Stripper (30 Gallons)
SKU: GM-NPCS-30
$850.00
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Get razor-sharp adhesion without the blast booth. Grease Monkey™ Silver Back is a highly concentrated acid aluminum etch designed to roughen and activate bare metal in just two minutes. After stripping, simply spray or dunk parts, let dwell, rinse thoroughly with fresh water, dry, and coat—repeating the cycle only if extra etch is needed.
Silver Back transforms your prep process by chemically etching aluminum for optimum bond strength, eliminating time-consuming media blasting. This ready-to-use concentrate delivers consistent surface texture in under two minutes, so you can move directly to painting or powder coating—and trust your finishes to stay rock-solid.
Grease Monkey™ Silver Back
Concentrated Acid Aluminum Etch for Superior Coating Adhesion
Transform your aluminum-finishing process with Silver Back, a powerful, time-saving acid etch that replaces messy media blasting and delivers consistently superb paint and powder adhesion.
Product Overview
Silver Back is a ready-to-use concentrate engineered to chemically roughen stripped aluminum surfaces in as little as two minutes. By etching microscopic peaks and valleys into the metal, Silver Back ensures primers, paints, and powder coats bond deeply—for finishes that stand up to the toughest environments.
Key Features
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Rapid Etch Action
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Full surface activation in 1–2 minutes
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Grease Monkey™ Silver Back (1 Gallon)
SKU: GM-SB-01
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Grease Monkey™ Silver Back (5 Gallon)
SKU: GM-SB-05
$77.50
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Grease Monkey™ Silver Back (55 Gallon Drum)
SKU: GM-PP-55-1-1
$295.00
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Grease Monkey™ Big Chimpin’ delivers professional shops an end-to-end solution: a methylene-chloride-free stripper for aluminum, magnesium, and steel, precision test strips for consistency, and high-performance surface oil to prevent evaporation for up to 72 hours, maximizing productive effectiveness and minimizing waste. Designed for fast, efficient finish removal and minimal downtime, it’s the ultimate kit for specialty shops, automotive, aerospace, and restoration pros. Test kits can be sent directly to a certified lab to determine required ‘booster’ chemicals to maintain maximum product power!
Why Choose Big Chimpin'?
- Bulk Stripping Power:Methylene-chloride-free formula dissolves powder coat, paint, epoxy & enamel
- Lab Testing Included:Includes test kit which can be mailed directly to a certified lab to determine needed 'booster' additives as required.
- Minimize Evaporation With Surface OilSurface Oil reduces evaporation and increases active product dwell time for up to 72 hours post-strip
Revitalize metal parts quickly and safely with Grease Monkey™ Big Chimpin’, a powerful, methylene‐chloride‐free stripper formulated to remove powder coating, paint, epoxy, and enamel. Specially engineered for aluminum and non‐ferrous metals (including magnesium), it also works effectively on ferrous substrates. Simply submerge parts in a heated stainless‐steel tank; recommended dwell time is 30–60 minutes at 175–185 °F for fastest, most thorough results. The no‐chlorinated formula minimizes fumes and environmental impact, making it ideal for professional shops and home‐based projects alike.
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Aggressively dissolves powder coat, epoxy, enamel, and paint from aluminum, magnesium, and steel
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Safe, methylene‐chloride‐free chemistry for reduced toxicity and safer handling
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Optimized for use in stainless‐steel tanks; yields faster... read more
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Grease Monkey™ Big Chimpin’ 5 Gal Kit with Surface Oil
SKU: GM-CE-05-1
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Reliable Cleaning for Heavy-Duty Applications
FURIOUS GEORGE™
Heavy-Duty Commercial & Industrial Degreaser
Furious George Heavy Duty Degreaser offers unparalleled cleaning power for heavy-duty jobs. Whether it’s oil on concrete or grease on machinery, apply it directly or diluted to see rapid results. It’s safe, effective, and proudly made in the USA.

Furious George™ Heavy Duty Degreaser (1 Gal)
SKU: GM-FG-01
Furious George™ Heavy Duty Degreaser (1 Gallon) Furious George™ is a professional-grade degreaser formulated to tackle the toughest industrial grime, grease, and buildup on concrete, machinery, and heavy equipment. Whether you’re cleaning shop floors, prepping automotive components, or removing years of embedded grease, this high-alkaline solution delivers unmatched cleaning power in a convenient 1-gallon container.…

Furious George™ Heavy Duty Degreaser (1 Gal)
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Grease Monkey™ Furious George Heavy Duty Degreaser (5 Gal)
$57.50
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Grease Monkey™ Furious George Heavy Duty Degreaser (55 Gal)
$250.00
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Grape Ape
High-Foaming Car Wash - Safe for Use on All Paints
Our premium, high-foaming concentrate is engineered to encapsulate and lift away dirt, road grime, and airborne contaminants without ever stripping wax or sealant. Its rich, velvety lather clings to vertical surfaces, giving particles time to suspend before gently rinsing clean. Safe for clear-coats, paint, chrome, and rubber—perfect for traditional wash buckets, foam cannons, or touch-free portals. Leaves behind a streak-free, glossy finish on every vehicle.

Grease Monkey™ Grape Ape High-Foaming Car Wash (1 Gal)
SKU: GM-GA-01
Grease Monkey™ Grape Ape High-Foaming Car Wash (1 Gal) Elevate your car washing routine with Grease Monkey™ Grape Ape High-Foaming Car Wash, a premium cleaning solution engineered for a deep, high-foaming wash that effortlessly lifts dirt and grime while being gentle on your vehicle’s finish. How to Use Preparation: Shake the bottle well to ensure…

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High-foam car wash for a sparkling finish.

Rust Inhibitor
Flash-rust be gone—up to 72 hours of ironclad protection.
Extend the life of every blasted or stripped part with Grease Monkey™ Rust Inhibitor. Its powerful, water-based chemistry locks out flash rust for up to 72 hours—long enough to finish, paint, or powder-coat without corrosion headaches. Compatible with both wet and dry blasting systems, it leaves a clean, corrosion-resistant surface every time.
Grease Monkey™ Rust Inhibitor (1 Gal)
SKU: GM-RI-01
Grease Monkey™ Rust Inhibitor (1 Gallon) Extend the life of your metal parts with Grease Monkey™ Rust Inhibitor, a powerful, industrial-strength formula designed to prevent flash rust for up to 72 hours after blasting or stripping. Ideal for use in both wet and dry blasting systems, this water-based treatment ensures a clean, corrosion-resistant surface prior…

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Prep Smarter: Corrosion Resistance That Lasts.
Grease Monkey™ Rust Inhibitor is your go-to post-blast treatment—engineered to prevent flash rust for 72 hours, even in humid or damp conditions. Simply flood or spray your freshly stripped metal, let it air-dry, and enjoy a corrosion-free window long enough for paint or powder coat. This water-based formula rinses away clean and won’t harm your blasting equipment.
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72-Hour Rust Lock: Shields bare metal against flash rust, giving you more prep time
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Blast-Ready: Works seamlessly with wet or dry blasting
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Clean Rinse: Water-soluble, residue-free finish
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Made in USA: Quality you can trust from Cherokee Chemical Co.
CRETE EASE™
Concrete & Lime Remover
Grease Monkey™ Crete-Ease is your go-to concrete and mortar remover for both new pours and restoration projects. Its fast-acting, acid-based concentrate penetrates hardened cementitious residues, lime scale, and mineral stains, lifting them away without aggressive abrasion. Simply spray on, let dwell, and rinse—returning tools, pavers, blocks, and masonry surfaces to their original color and texture, primed for sealing, painting, or coating.

Grease Monkey™ Crete-Ease Concrete & Lime Remover (1 Gallon)
SKU: GM-CE-01
Grease Monkey™ Crete-Ease is a powerful, acid-based cleaner formulated to safely and effectively remove hardened concrete mortar, lime scale, efflorescence, rust deposits, and other mineral build-up from a variety of surfaces. Whether you’re preparing a new pour or restoring existing concrete, tile, brick, stone, or masonry, Crete-Ease cuts through tough residues with minimal scrubbing—leaving surfaces…

Grease Monkey™ Crete-Ease Concrete & Lime Remover (1 Gallon)
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Reliable Cleaning for Heavy-Duty Applications


KONG
Professional-Grade Alkaline Degreaser
Grease Monkey Kong is a versatile, high-performance degreaser formulated with 6–9% sodium hydroxide to dissolve even the toughest industrial and household grime. Ideal for engines, trailer wheels, machinery, concrete floors, patio furniture, and more, it can be diluted for gentle cleaning or used full strength for heavy-duty applications. Simply apply, agitate if needed, and rinse clean.

Grease Monkey™ Kong – Multipurpose Alkaline Degreaser (1 Gallon)
SKU: GM-KONG-01
Grease Monkey™ Kong – Multipurpose Alkaline Degreaser (1 Gallon) Grease Monkey™ Kong is a professional-grade, multipurpose alkaline degreaser and equipment wash designed for both industrial and household applications. Engineered to break down grease, grime, and dirt on a variety of surfaces, it’s ideal for heavy-duty cleaning of vehicles, equipment, and shop environments. Key Features &…

Grease Monkey™ Kong – Multipurpose Alkaline Degreaser (1 Gallon)
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Powerful NaOH degreaser for tackling grease and grime.
Grease Monkey™ Nanner Peel Chemical Stripper (1 Gallon)
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Furious George™ Heavy Duty Degreaser (1 Gal)
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Grease Monkey™ Nanner Peel Chemical Stripper (30 Gallons)
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Grease Monkey™ Rust Inhibitor (5 Gal)
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Grease Monkey™ Nanner Peel Chemical Stripper (55 Gallons)
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