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    Hello David, We don't label our photo gallery because the age and species of wood determines the final look of the stain. This is why we have the sample cans for you to try. Your sample cans are showing you exactly what YOUR wood will look like after application. Other's pictures could be misleading.

    IF you need further help, please give me a call.

    Many thanks,

    Jake Clark, Pres

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    Ok thanks for the tips everyone! It's a little darker under the railings but not bad enough to bother me so I'll probably just leave it be. I'll remember the cardboard tip next time I do the railings.

    Great work Mike,

    Please realize that now is the best it will look, ie weather will have it's way with the coating and deck. Please put away the magnifying glass, add chairs, tables, plants, BBQ and enjoy.

    This has been a great thread Mike,

    Many thanks,

    Jake

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    Although I have done a handful of the AC Sequoia, this is the first time I really used the semi-solids and I really like it. The customer wanted something that would last longer so we went with the Mountain Cedar Semi-Solid. I did this one the first time a few years back and couldn't talk them out of the Redwood Toner - which barely made it the year in full sun. I think I'm definitely going to start pushing the semi-solids over the semi-transparents.

    For those of you that have used a lot of the semi-solids, what kind of life expectancy do you get compared to the semi-transparents?

    Hello Tonyg,

    Your two tone work makes our stains sing. I am pleased you like our semi-solids, but don't give up on Cedar Semi and Amber for newer pt pine. Our toners are very popular on the west coast only. These are the folks that have overlooked the airlines and automobiles as a possible cause for ozone depletion and blamed the paint and stain industries. Go figure!?!

    Many thanks Tony,

    Jake

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    Hello John T,

    I am glad you started this thread. It could beat the bleach police thread. The old formulas were 550 VOC, basicly meaning the stain was 66% solvent and 34% solids. NY's and fourteen other states' requirements are a minimum of 250 grams per liter or 75% solids and 25% solvent. If you paid $30.00 for the 34% product, after evaporation, you would be left with $10.20 of solids in your customers deck. With the 75% solids, 250 VOC product, after evaporation, the value to your customers deck is $22.50 per gallon.

    Granted, some of the stain companies have had a tough go at making a stain with so little solvent and have some fairly thick products that are difficult to apply. Many others have thrown in the towel and are making water and oil formulas. The stain company you have used for years is one such company.

    Please don't pre-judge failure of those that could not make the transition upon those of us who have. We tested our Mahogany Stain against Cabot's ATO 550VOC Mahogany Flame at 5500 ft in the Arizona mountains and proved that more solids and less evaporation, not only makes sense, but has superior performance. The tread is available for viewing here on TGS.

    Shane of Bakers Gray Away and Peirce of Ready Seal, I am sure would agree,

    Jake

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    I need to try some of this A/C stuff I have heard from a lot of people that it is the bomb. We have a project coming up that is over 400 decks and has F&P on them, can we prep them and put A/C on top?

    Brian,

    Using A/C on decks will bring you more pleasure than sinking a forty foot snake on the 18th to win the match!

    Happy weekend all!

    Jake

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    Beth,

    Thad has the right idea. No matter how professional woodies bemoan the use of Thompson's WaterSeal, proof is in the pudding. Two cases in point.

    First, our two pups washed, groomed, and treated with a light coating of Thompson's. Look how their coats just shine. Our vet was appalled when they developed skin lesions, but they sure looked good.

    Note that I had not treated the ipe' with Thompson's. It surely would have looked better. Those Ready Seal and Armstrong-Clark stains are overrated.

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    Second, yours truly at the track a few weeks ago. Cold, nasty weather, running against track prepared Porche's and nazi BMW's. I can't drive a lick but the "poor man" Lotus just ate them up in the turns. I can only credit the Thompson's WaterSeal topcoat with putting those $100K+ cars to shame. Slather your tires with the stuff and they grip like a bulldog. If you delve deeply into the Formula 1 teams, they all swear by Thompson's. Its a miracle weapon not advertised. Please don't tell anyone.

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    Frick, I look older than I feel.

    My mechanic friend tells me that the car has to be stripped down to bare fiberglass and repainted, but no matter. You only get a few "hurrahs" at this age and they all count.

    Time to book some more jobs.

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    Rick looks good now and when he is ready to retire perhaps he can follow this fine gentleman. See above. We are talking wood restoration that sings to all of the homeowners that visit TGS. Scott and I are here to promote a very special industry by posting wood restoration masterpieces that show what our industry is all about. Please join in the submissions to the contest.

    Many thanks,

    Jake

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    Brian,

    Unfortunately, you are correct. No amount of witchcraft can improve ones' golf. "Less work and more golf" is the only solution, but difficult to achieve in real life.

    Unless you're blessed like Jake Clark. Lives in a near perfect climate for the links, and is not too busy in the stain business during the winter. California does have its charms.

    Rick and Brian,

    This last weekend we proved you both wrong. At first light, we sacrificed a live chicken and received a blessing from Kenny, a catholic from Hawaii who was second on the tee. All of us went low and enjoyed chicken sandwiches after the round (thanks Louie, the cook). Perhaps Rick, you should give this ritual a try before blasting around the track. I think it is important to note, "you are not totally nuts if it works"!

    Diamond Jim, Best of luck for the most beautiful stroll in Golf and may the guy with the bad leg recover nicely in May.

    Cheers, Jake

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