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  1. Posted · Edited by 814jeffw · Report reply

    You forgot Faygo Red Pop Chris!!

    I've always liked it,..has a good ole' days flavor.

    People are amazing: I will ask someone why they call Faygo Red Pop "RED" pop

    And they always say; "I don't know why" Never one person yet said " Because it's RED"

    Stupid I know,...but still funny!!

    I also like Hires Root Beer.

    Jeff

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    Low pressure and basic mix. The problem that is often encountered with these jobs is the dirt is sticking better than the paint. So going very light on chemicals will most likely get you unsatisfactory results anyhow. Once in a while we do an aluminum house that will look better no matter what,...even if all the paint comes off,Ha,Ha!! Sometimes the trade-off is worth it sometimes it's not. Just have to learn to evaluate each one, and/or learn when to walk away.

    Usually one or two sides is more deteriorated. Also, the smooth siding will lose it's paint much easier than the woodgrain or textured siding.

    There are a handful of houses that I do every few years that have steel siding,..that has got to be one of the best sidings I've seen for holding it's paint,...which for some reason they all seem to be yellow,Ha,Ha!!

    Jeff

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    I think I read that you apply chemicals through a dedicated pump and tank. And I guess you rinse with a separate high flow,..low PSI pump. I do something similar, I apply product with a roller pump, and then rinse with low pressure using a pressure washer and big hose barbs. .

    I think a lot of guys apply their mix though downstream and utilize the washer for both tasks, which would make sense as to why guys are using pressure washers over just a high flow low PSI pump.

    I may give downstreaming a try myself this year for the first time since I started in 1996. I downstreamed a deck a few weeks back and like what I seen,..but I do like the control of the dedicated mix and the washer only for rinsing.

    I think downstreaming will suit for certain jobs, but I may be hard pressed to change over.

    Jeff

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    I'm not sure I am following you, Chris. I would think there would not be enough velocity of flow with a shurflo to create the venturi to draw chemical but I could be way off base. Dan T (plainpainter) is a physics and mechanics guy. PM him, he would know.

    I think you're right about the Shurflo, but I want to rig a homemade check valve downstreamer into an air diaphragm pump. I think it may offer enough flow to draw. Just haven't really worked on it yet. I found a homemade one online that is used for some sort of water gun. Was made from 3/4 in. PVC and a rubber tire valve. Was interesting.

    Jeff

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    A little off topic, but I believe the fighting and arguing is what started certain groups to start up and be part of separate forums. These forums seem to have just a few members posting and everyone seems to get along with an occasional tiff. Not a bad thing and there really does seem to be better information when it's not muddled with arguments every single day.

    Beth and Rods site seems to be more of the haven that includes all the groups, so things are bound to go South once in a while. PTState seems to be another one, and also seems to be more "tolerant" of heated debates. Good or bad, is for you to decide. I personally want no part of it anymore.

    I have recently been part of some of these stupid disputes with people who really have no impact on my life. I have come to realize this and have backed out of these arguments and let it stand. I'm on these sites for my benefit and to help answer questions when I can, not arguing with faceless people who I shall never meet anyhow.

    Doesn't mean I won't express my opinion or my methods opposite someone else's, just means the back and forth,..petty crap is done on my end.

    Jeff

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    Honestly, every house cannot be cleaned with good results. Homeowner neglect and failing paint are two of the main reasons. Learning to evaluate every job will just take time,...especially aluminum.

    I have seen homes that couldn't have any cleaner or a basic water hose turned on them and not remove most of the paint. Absolutely do NOT sugarcoat these jobs!! You have to sell these jobs for what they are and have the customers complete understanding of what the outcome will most likely be. I don't use waivers but if it makes you more comfortable.

    Feels really good to just walk away sometimes. Just because we're in the cleaning service doesn't make us magicians!

    Jeff

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    I agree with Ken, no value in not using a washer. It can go both ways, high or low,...where as a basic flow pump doesn't give that versatility.

    I suppose for the new guy just starting it's a cheaper route to take over a pressure washer. But how many guys who are established don't already have the washer.

    I guess serious high flow could be considered (Cheaper GPM with a low pressure pump)

    Overall operating is cheaper. (Hoses and such)

    Wouldn't be for me though, I like the versatility of the pressure washer.

    Jeff

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    my .02. I tried simple green today on my neighbors gutters. it works, but it takes a lot of effort to remove the stripes. A LOT OF EFFORT. and i gave up after about 10 minutes, i only got about 8ft and you could still see them. it was definitely cleaner then the rest. but not good enough

    Temperature was probably the culprit if I were to guess. I'm in Pa and it has been to cool here for gutter cleaning. In the right temps, they should come off at no stronger than 50/50 mix. As it warms I can go 1/3's. I use Purple Power or Castrol Super Clean, each is cheaper than Simple Green,...does the same work.

    Jeff

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    What is the advantage of Simple Green at $9 a gallon over Castrol Super Clean at $7 dollars a gallon,...or Purple Power at $5 a gallon? They are all butyl based and from what I remember about Simple Green is it's not any stronger than any of the above mentioned. Smells better though.

    Jeff

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    Just wondering if anyone has ever used Johnsons Future Floor Wax to re-coat badly oxidized vinyl siding. It's not really wax but an acrylic polymer, more like an actual coating. I've been messing with it on my own siding and the results are very natural looking.

    Yellowing would be the main concern I think, and it even looks a little unnatural when it's first applied, but a light misting of oxalic mixed mildly takes the darkening away and leaves a very natural "new" type finish. Wouldn't last forever but, it's been on my siding since Fall with no real deterioration or discoloring. Will see how the Summer heat and Sun affects it.

    Definitely adds nice lustre to oxidized siding and is very easy to apply,...very user friendly as well.

    Not the best picture, but....

    Jeff

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    Figured this was the best choice to place this question. Although it's ultimately about roof cleaning, it's about a product some of you fellas may or may not use.

    What will propylene glycol to if mixed with chlorine? Wondering if it will add extra punch to chlorine as it does to hydroxide mixes. Wanted to ask before trying it, considering I don't know the reaction it will create.

    Thanks,

    Jeff

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