sealerguy

I allways try to predict the fuzz, mostly happens on very weathered cedar, or the tough strip jobs, place an optional price for a full sand aside, I go 30 -40 cents/ft. Some will, others wont, price shoppers might tell you you get the job if you throw it in.

Hit that whole side with the same mix, and cross your fingers.

I have the hairless permasocks as well, hope nobody post's a glowbut.

Nice, floor allmost looks like composite in the photo, I can allmost hear my guys screaming " NO MORE BLUE TAPE "!!

Good job, did you use HD-80 to strip?, That powder works great on the film formers, minus the affect on painted aluminum, allthough I haven't had any problems with aluminum spindles, have to take extra precautions on other items of concern.

Sikkens deck base topped with cetol 23, just walk away.

I think that the big box stores should exclude the zero (red) tip when renting to homeowners, 8 of 10 choose the zero for some reason, must be a brain color thing?? I have seen so many decks ruined by this including a past customer who applied BEHR (first mistake), then rented a unit, and chose the red, this guy did the entire deck unknowing, mind you the deck was only two years old (cedar 12,000.00 deck), he then called us and although we cant bring back the damage he caused, he is content with as good as it gets.

TWP, I have tried alot of different stuff and have not had the results that I like in a sealer, OPW has all the choices, gave them a shot, and in my personal opinion, I stick with what works. Sometimes, I think sealers work different in other parts of the U.S.??, but just an observation.

30-50% down after cleaning seems to be fair, I have also thought of 10% down upon acceptance (non refundable) to eliminate the customers who "shop around while they are waiting". After all, we drove for the estimate, maybe spent time with the customer, and scheduled the job. I get a few a year but still haven't done it, anyone else?

Scott, (opw), what do you think of AC ? Look at these reviews/votes? I think you also carry it now,?, what are your thoughts, it is gaining some ground here.

I do also,(currently titans) but I like the fact thet these pumps are cheap and last a very long time, I'll find a tip that works from pressuretek, My friend scott from thesealerstore is building a prototype unit that will make other sprayers pale in comparison for spraying sealers, and will soon be for sale on the site, I'm just tinkering with tips and such, I believe these units could spray somewhat like an airless (with sealers, and the proper tip), but way cheaper to service, and will outlast any sprayer that I have used tenfold, plus the fact of having a truck mount system will speed up jobs, Thanks for the reply, hope your season is going well!

Looks good! Older treated wood allways seems to hold sealers longer, I completed two cedar decks last year with tux warm honey gold, and will be stopping by soon to get pics, Expecially the one where the customer has a pool and a hot tub, 3 kids, and a dog, twp honeytone did not wear great on his floor the first time in his situation, but the honeytone does not last long in the first place because it is too light and burns off quick anyway due to lack of pigment which affects u.v. protection.

Methylene chloride sold as dads in some stores, make sure to suit up and wear a respirator, goggles,ect... Sometimes STRIP-X L will work.

HD, mix it strong, let it dwell for about 15-20, your going to have some sanding to do, maybee use 60's on a orbital.

One newbee question, 0 dollars; 90 views, 0 dollars; ONE response from a community of thousands, priceless. THANKS PHIL!