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I picked up a YRL-55 spray gun from Paul Kassander at Envirospec North after some advice from Michale Kriesle about using one with better flow (larger orifice inside). Do you want more flow from your gun? More chemical draw? I was blown away at the difference. You can really feel it on a 5.6 gpm machine. The soap flows like a river. Even without the soap injection, the flow seemed higher. The guns I have been using were not cheap but they must have been restrictive. If you are looking to try one out and see for yourself, Paul has them listed here. Envirospec North 877-351-1238 (scroll down to the blue ones)

EFC-38 is actually more of a stripper than a basic percarb. It will work well. As you get more experienced with wood, for efficiency purposes, downstreaming a stripper/cleaner like F-18 is much faster.

He's already using car wash. No need for both soaps. Jeff, you can't ditch it though, I own stock in Proctor and Gamble. The stock would get devalued if you stopped using apple blossom. (Jeff and a housewife in Indiana are the two users that keep the brand going)

No, its not okay in the concentrations you will need. EFC-38 is not the chemical you are going to want to use anyway. Bleach and HD-80 would take care of it.

Rando is right. Use a professional mix. They usually have rinse aids in them and they clean houses better than what you are using. The right chemicals are synergistic with sodium hypochlorite. Ditch the Dawn, you don't need it.

don't play with the petcock too much

The hoses are coupled togeher for transportation. Replace the couplers when you are done applying stain/chemical and reconnect. It prevents damage to the pump. LOL on your picture.. yes that's the filter. Looking at your picture, the adjustment valve that is to the left of the pump adjusts your pressure.

Its hard to read. It makes my eyes want to dance around and I can't stop to read anything without effort.

Uncouple the hose. Remove quick couplers and attach filter to pickup hose (the one with the priming bulb), Stick both tubes into the bucket, prime, turn on motor, adjust pressure.

M5 = $140 Jeff's dozen replacement pieces = $276 The look on Jeff's face when he finally realizes downstreaming is more efficient and much cheaper than X-Jetting = TOTALLY priceless Jeff, just ragging on ya. Check out the new "feeder" pump E-spec has for downstreaming. Should work with any length of hose.

The design looks clean but I think your font is a "no-no" when it comes to advertising.

Whaaaaaaaat? An extra $30 ?? You mean I get two full days of real world experience on making my operation more efficient on everything from washing, to sales, to internet presence to understanding profit margin AND.. $150 worth of free chemicals and goodies AND.. catered lunch for both days and now you want me to pay an extra $30? You should be ashamed of yourself.

PS: Like Jarrod mentioned, what you have labeled Brown Sugar is not the right stuff.

Scott, I didn't use the formula for brown sugare all that often. Here are a couple of pics of what you could expect it to look like (using last year's version of Wood Tux) The product is different this year with markedly different toning, diving and curing. It may look different this year. I know the warm honey gold looks much better (no more orange or yellow)

I have to agree with you, Rick. There is more to this story than meets the eye. Like I mentioned, I pass on what is told to me. I had no call backs on any decks we have done but after conducting my own customer surveys with follow up calls, there were indeed drying issues and they did not meet the criteria for what was explained to me as the basic root of cause. I don't know what to believe anymore. Its very disheartening.

Unskilled labor are the guys you have on your trucks.

Rich, I have no problem with products that are hard to work with. I have advocated Wood Tux for the last two and a half years on here. I have spent countless hours advocating usage of the product to contractors around the country. The problem is, if it changes every year I never become an expert with it. One look at Shane's work with Baker's will attest to experience with a product making a difference. Bakers is a mediocre product from a spec standpoint but Shane's work is outstanding. I'm not looking for EASY, I'm looking for CONSISTENT. I agree with the E-Myth model. Every business should be set up as a franchise model with systems in place that make replication a turn key affair. A one-man show can add splashes of this and that to get a product where he needs it to be. The same can be said for a chef in a restaurant but for a business to have true resale value, a person needs to be able to step into position, apply documented technique and make money. Every formula needs to be precise. Thats the only way a business can grow with unskilled labor at the helm.

Kevin, you are way out my league. Great post above. Why don't you call, Russell? I think between your two minds you can work something out. You may be the new set of eyes (so to speak) ESI needs right now. I realize Russell knows his stuff and even he conceded that his chemist knows even more but I think some fresh persepctive neds to be brought into this equation. I see a lot of wheel spinning going on and its affecting my business.

Honestly Beth, and I don't want to bite your head off because this is not directed at you. Truth be told, I don't want to do a GD thing to it except open a pail and apply it.

I don't agree with that, Mike. I know you know your stuff when it comes to taxes but the true depreciation of a purchased (new) vehicle far exceeds deduction amount on taxes.

No X-Jet unless you want to leave marks in the material. I've done a good amount of warranty work for Trex.. played with the right technique and chem balance. Four percent hypochlorite in the bucket, a cup of simple cherry and a truck brush for application followed by a garden hose rinse gives the best results and is an easy sell because you tout "hand brushing" and "no damage".

The problem with adding spirits in any appreciable quantity is that it will also water down the pigmentation. Last year's "formula" featured too much pigmentation at the surface (for my taste) and thinning was feasible. This year I notice pigmentation is diving deeper and resulting in a faded look. The cure for other stains/sealers like RS and Baker's is to apply a second coat. Since it has been said again and again that over application is a problem this won't work for WT. Not only that, A second coat for something that costs half the price of WT is understandable. I expect a premium priced product to give premium results.. out of the can. In retrospect, the other formula was preferable. At least I knew how to solve its inherent issues.

Scott what you get should be okay.

Hey Cary.. welcome (to posting). We know them affectionately as BNR.

Good, Rick, it sounds like it worked out okay for you. Now from what I understand the latest batch of Summer Tux has been adjusted with the right amount of drier. So adding the Japan to this would be overkill, I'm assuming. I sure hope so, I'm sick of playing chemist.