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One-Restore from EacoChem, used to be called Saferestore. I've used it a bunch, AWESOME!!!

Does anybody have a cheaper pre-carb than EFC - 38 for the volume that is fence washing? Jeesh, trying for a decent margin after buying Citralic/Oxalic, EFC- 38 or HD -80 when competing with the Yay hoo's out there is tough. Also, I usually don't like bleach and have read all of the arguments, but for that volume on something that nobody walks on if you rinse well what could it hurt? Bidding an 8 ft privacy fence, one side for a home-owners assocation that is 1,275 linear feet soon here in Columbia, MO. Any ideas on price would be great to wash (bleach or the good stuff) and stain with SW Deckscapes. I usually stick to decks, so help me if you can!! Thanks, Nick Staudenmyer.

How does everybody do this? I'm very picky about the airless FOG - so I spend hours putting plastic up in all directions 10 feet. Anybody have any quicker way to do this without worrying about blowing stain all over the house and siding? Thanks!

Yikes! Not what I like to hear about Waterborne, but that's what he requested. I've been spraying and back brushing for the last 8 years or so, just looking for an easy way to ease my paranoia about getting stain on people's houses. The tarp on railing method worked great, although I still plastic'd the crap out of everything. I wish there was a good source of readyseal here in MO, not being full time I don't want to stock anything or pay for shipping, do the best that's convenient in SW stains (oil from now on) I guess.

So I did my Deckscapes semi-tran, waterborne deck this morning. I tried the 4X12 drop cloth and clamped it on the railings with plastic hand quick clamp things. It went really smooth on the railings and caught a ton of FOG that would otherwise drift...

Yah exactly. Sorry I can't answer- at the full time gig now. I think with the time limitations I'm going to plastic like crazy for this deck, and try out the 4 X 12 drop cloth method clamped on the railing to catch stain. Not too used to waterborne on decks - should be interesting...

I do like that idea for the floor, but when doing rails the overspray drifts wherever the hell it wants to go if spraying from the outside in. Can you use Waterborne stain in a deckster and/or HVLP/Pressure Pot? I don't do many of them, but I am tomorrow.

I'm a part timer and can't afford a deckster, and truly try to stay away from decks because of time limitations - I have a Graco Pro X7 I got refurbished for 400$, but looking for a low cost time saver. HVLP would require a good sized portable compressor right? If somebody has a used deckster they want to let go of I'd be more than willing to look into buying.

Doesn't that require an air compressor? What set up to you recommend and what's the cost?

I just heard about putting a tarp on one side of rails and shooting into the tarp to catch a lot of it, then reversing when doing the other side, then reversing the tip to put volume on the floor (backbrush) without atomizing. Trying to find a timesaver that protects the house still!

I use the best I can get with out ordering it (I hope) in SW Deckscapes toners and semi transparent Oils. I'm doing my next one SW Waterborne Semi at the request of the client.

I'd like to know this as well, Bidding a 4 story Marriot that is mostly windows I'd like to xjet. Thoughts on Glimmer?

You like F18 or HD 80? I use HD 80 and have trouble with verticle surfaces. They never seem to strip all the way. Any suggestions?

Anybody know how to get rid of these? I don't have a pic, but I'm sure other people have seen them. I have to wash a house saturday that has some black mildew streaks on the bottom of the white window trim that's kind of rubber/plastic material. I've had a problem before with them before but have never known how to get them out. Thanks, Nick P.S. Application of 6% bleach and Emulsifier with an Xjet won't touch it. Hmmmmm

Thanks guys, I ended up going with strait bleach on a rag and using a little elbow grease. Not all of it came up but the customer was happy so therefore so was I. Thanks again.

I use mine only on 3 to 4 story houses and in windy conditions where the x-jet M 5 won't reach. I simply put a longer hose on the xjet and attach it to the extension wand. I don't know how I would do it otherwise unless ladder work was involved.

How heavy do you apply the chlorine? I put plenty on I thought, but it evaporated very quickly. how long do you leave it on? do you rinse before it evaporates or after? It started steaming literally right after applied it with the shurflo. The pitch witch would have been my last option too, but I might try it if all else fails, which it might have. I just got great value ultra bleach right off the shelf and right on the roof basically. These buildings have been around for a long time, It looks like the same stuff as in your pics Degraffreed, although I'm not sure. I sprayed bleach directly on them and it fizzed up, but most of the stains are still there, Any more help would be appreciated for this roof rookie. Thanks, Nick

What is your process? I tried one the other day on a brown shingle asphalt roof, and it didn't work that well. I just experimented putting strait 6% bleach on the roof with shurflo. I just rinsed a little with a hose and it didn't get rid of the stain. I'm not going to charge until it works obviously, so any help in process would be appreciated!! I borrowed a pitchwitch for my next go around. Will this change anything? HELP !! Thanks, Nick

How do you calculate pricing for roofs? What is an average sq foot rate or how do you bid? I have the equipment, just not the know how. Thanks, Nick

What's the difference between flagstone and regular concrete flatwork? I've taken stain off of concrete with HD 80 and it worked like a charm. Nick

What's the best way to get rid of shiny spots after the fact with wood tux wet? It's easy to over apply because it takes awhile to soak in. Anybody feel free to jump in. I was thinking maybe a rag with HD 80 or something to wipe it with. Thanks, Nick

What about after a couple of weeks of curing? I wiped off the excess immediately after and there were still shinies here and there. This was applied 2 weeks ago. Thanks, Nick

I apply the stripper with the shurflo, but still use the pump most of the time for citralic brightening, already mixed and ready to go after stripping. Even if you don't use it that much a pump is worth its weight in gold if shurflo goes out. Orschlens carries a Stanley pump that will last almost forever.

The only reason I've been scared out of using HD 80 for everything is the effect on plants and any kind of siding. Has anyone had any problems applying HD 80 with a shurflo next to a house or plants? EFC is eco and siding friendly but truly not as effective. I usually give EFC a shot at it then go HD 80 after my test spots. Thanks, Nick

See if the homeowner would be open to a wash to knock the paint off, sand to smooth and recoat with a nice colored solid? I did over 30 apartment decks in that fashion last summer and they turned out great. It would have cost more to strip each spindle than to replace the wood. Deckscapes from SW makes some great solids that will stick to anything and last longer than any semi or toner. Just a thought, Nick