Removing stubborn, peeling paint ranks right up there as one of our least favorite life experiences -- like getting a root canal or preparing for a date with the IRS. But, the folks over at Wagner have teamed up with 3M to take some of the misery out of making that old wall ready for a new lease on life. They created the PaintEater. It's a lightweight, easy-to-handle sander with a flexible orbital head that lets you move quickly across almost any part of a wall. The disposable sanding pads are designed specifically to remove chipping, peeling paint without damaging the underlying surface. Let's just say, this one rocks. Recommended for use on wood, masonite and cement.

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