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Apply Dads Stripper by spray or roller (be generous). You can let it sit for awhile. I normally spray stripper on first thing and then I get everything ready to do the job. The time it takes for the tank to fill up and you getting the hoses unrolled should be enough. Use surface cleaner with heater then come back and rinse it down with the wand. You will want to let it dry some so you can see if you missed any. Repeat process as needed. Are you resealing this job?

First thing, tell the customer they will have to have pool clean after you are done. Is the pool patio over an existing pad? If so you may need to let it dry 3 and 4 days. If it is sand set I would advise 2 days just to be safe Maybe even put a fan out there. Do you have a heater? You can use dads stripper, it runs somewhere around 115 for a 5 gallons. You can roll or spray it on let it sit for about 15 minutes or so. I normally roll it on to saturate the area. Then you want to use the surface cleaner and heat. You may need to do the process twice. Once you have made sure all of the sealer is removed, you should do a light acid wash. Then rinse everything down. What type of sealer are you putting back down? If the sealer has xylene in it, you will need to dilute the sealer with some xylene. You may want to use a waterbase sealer back there it just depends on how the customer wants it to look. Let us know how it turns out. Good luck!

Guys, I was wondering how long you were waiting to seal pavers after they were installed? I have this possible customer that stated her installer said wait 90 days. I have sealed after a week or two before without any problems. What would you guys say to this customer convince them that you don't have to wait that long? What would you say would be the least amt of time to wait? I know it depends if the pavers have been sitting on the yard for a couple of months or if they have to make them.

Thanks for the response guys.

I am trying to come up a logo for my business. What do you guys think of what I have so far? I am not sure if it is exactly how i want it. I intend to put this on business cards, shirts, letterhead, webpage, and etc. So I need to have this look nice & clean. I'll appreciate any advice you guys have. Thanks in advance.

This is a stamped concrete job I just finished. I sprayed this with an airless sprayer. Let me know what you guys think. Here are the before pictures.

Thanks everyone for your comments.

No, lacquer. It was Acrylic-Silicone based pigmented sealer.

I did get a little over spray on the area. I took this picture right after i finished. Had to improvise left my big painters knife (used to cut out area) at my warehose. Came back and cleaned up the walls the next day. Area was still wet in some areas.

I pressure cleaned and did a light acid wash to the make the surface a little rough. This helps the sealer adhere to the concrete. I use a xylene based color sealer.

Here are the after photos.

I have a potential customer that has stamped concrete. The color has faded on their driveway. They want it repainted and with a nice shine. What would be the best product and process? How would you price this job (1000 sq. ft.) I know that they have pigmented sealer, but I heard that it does not give it a nice shine. Would I have to use the pigmented sealer and then come back over it with a coat of clear sealer for the shine?

What do you guys do when you have a potential customer. How long do you wait to follow-up with them? What do you say to them. How often do you call them? How many times should you leave vmails. How do you guys handle your potential customers w/o bugging them. Any examples of situation would be great. Thanks in advance.

Almost 100 views and only 4 comments?

Thanks guys. What you both have mention seem like really good ideas of approaching a potential customer. I appreciate you taking out the time to share it with me.

Just finished this customer today. Let me know what you guys think. The guy was so happy with the outcome he gave me $120 tip. I was really shocked b/c my price was high.

Cody, You only get that many responses b/c they are use to you posting good jobs. I am a newbie they are trying to make me feel welcomed. They will be ignoring me soon. LOL! Your info did help. It made me feel comfortable with doing it more than anything. Alot of times it is hard to try new things when you are not sure how it will turn out. As a matter of fact this customer already has recommended me to one of his friends. They have about 4000 sq.ft. that needs to be stripped and resealed. After doing this one I am happy to do them. It means more money for me. :lgbounces

Richard, The stripper was rolled on. I let it soak in for about 15 mins. and started pressure cleaning. I did use heat when I pressure cleaned the driveway. My heater does not burn that much diesel. So I figured why not. I feel like it helps get the sealer off a liitle faster. I use hydrochloric acid 50/50 mix with water.

Almost forgot I also did a light acid wash after I stripped the driveway.

I buy my products directly from a local manufacturer. I used their stripper and paver plus sealer for the driveway. They do not really have a name for the products they sell. They just tell you what it is.

I wish I could find out. The customer doesn't know it was like that when they moved in.

Here is the driveway sealed.

Looks really good. Do you measure out how much you blend it with? How many coats did you do?

I have a customer's driveway (Pavers) that has turned completely white. They had it sealed with a xylene based acrylic sealer about 6 months ago. I was wondering what products and procedure you guys would use to strip this driveway. Thank You in advance for your help.

Come on guys over 40 views and no responses? I would think someone would know the answer. I have been searching the site with no luck. Any advice is appreciated.