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    I doubt they do it out of neither your suggestion Scott but rather by way of giving a fella some credit. Credit in that a fella likely already knows most any chemical can do harm with the wrong procedures or dilution and credit in that since the fella mentioned "recipe" they likely already be using the chemical mentioned (aka-'the sauce') and have a grasp of dwell times, etc.. Facts are yes phosphates can damage and so can the three you mentioned. Sure at some point the use of some products may inspire a fella to give application and dilution disertation at great length but for most part it is not mandated here nor usually offered due to the nature of the chems we use not specifically being made for the expressed purpose of what we contemplate cleaning. Maybe the fella ought to just use trailer cleaner if he can find it.. :)My feeling is that much of what we do here on advice is open ended and demands further education or prior knowledge..i.e- "Use them sparingly and do not allow them to dwell long"..this of course is very open ended and begs for more clarification. Like one mans oz. is another mans cup or cup of tea.. :)

    p.s.- Btw Scott, Can you say what's in F13?

    Jim, Butyl based degreasers, such as some the purple type stuff', are not usually recommended for painted surfaces as they attack and strip. Butyl also swells and softens vinyl and rubber....I still use on some things though.

    You might want to try some Armor All type car wash that is marketed to not hurt finishes.

    Well Kev..............may I call you Kev?

    I'm not Bob's chemist so I'm really not privy to all the ingredients,however,I do seem to remember him mentioning potassium hydroxide,but I could be wrong.Bob has assured me that the f-13 is safe for painted metal gutters and siding.As I understand it f-13 was designed to attack the streaks and oxidation on a substrate.

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    Is it metal siding?

    If it is you will need 1 of the following to remove the streaks.

    Purple stuff

    F-13 gutter gernade(pressure tek)

    Simple green

    If it's not metal I would still try one of the above.Often times the black streak are caused by an electro-static bond between the dirt and siding.Any of the above will assist in breaking that bond,but you may have to aggitate with a brush.Use them sparingly and and do not allow them to dwell long since they may and can cause damage.

    P.S.

    TSP will etch/remove paint,it can also etch glass,as well as,dull vinyl.Some seem to think throwing TSP out as suggestion is fine with out explaining the damage it is capable of doing.I really don't know if they do it out of ignorance or arrogance,but either way it's wrong.

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    I had a call back before for dark spots on vinyl siding. I went there and the dark spots werent there, Then the lady called back and said the spots were back...I told the lady theres nothing we did and then I thought...hummmmmm. Told her to go back out and look right now. They moved again...................................it was the shadowfrom tree branches DUH

    Here's your sign lady

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    I have used these 275 gallon totes for a year or better.Never had one bust and I just keep about 50 gallons of water in them with no tie downs and they don't move.Just need to rinse them out with bleach to keep the algae down...

    Rear end someone and the last thing that will go through your mind will be that 275 gallon tote tank you didn't see a need to strap down.

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    No big deal. The written word without facial expression, voice inflection, and body language can be easilly misunderstood. Actually, I was really wondering if it was my post that you were talking about. LOL

    Sometimes I come off "high & mighty" but it's just me over doing it to make a point.

    It's all good

    All the time......who are you trying to kid.................lol

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    You know what? We are too f#$$%&n nice.

    By a show of hands, guys.. How many of you would have called your boss after two weeks on a new job and asked to come in late so you could sleep in????? Huh? Shitcan this guy, pronto. As it begins, so it will be.

    I really like the new attitude Ken v.2

    ........happy to have you on the dark side buddy:lildevil:

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    The learning tool for newbies on this site should start with the search function a the top of the page.There is enough info in the archives of this site to make your brain explode,but it's well worth your time to seek the answers most commonly asked by newbies there first.

    Also,please add a signature to your profile.It's site policy.

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