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NEW WOOD CLASS COMING UP ON APRIL 9TH, 2016. CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFO
678-943-1488
Beth n Rod reacted to this -
We are looking forward to seeing old, and making new, freinds at this years PWNA convention in Charlotte, NC. Nov 12 - 14th. Hope to see YOU there!Stop by our booth for some crazy savings on items like out ECO WASH House and Roof Wash; EPC (environmentlly prefered cleaner) all purpose cleaner; F9 Battery Acid Restoration Cleaner; #30 Masonry sealer; and more....or get your new Alkota pressure washer!
Tracy will teach PW 101 on Thursday afternoon, and PW 201 , an advanced class (covering things like getting into commercial work, bidding, Equipment maintenance; and reclaim) on Fri the 13th! Take this class and make it your lucky day! I hear Beth will be there too! Looking forward to a great few days taking shop.
See you at the end of the week!
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Looking forward to a great time at PWNA 2014! Come ask for your t-shirt at our booth. Tell us you saw this on the Grime Scene!
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Ready Seal can get wet after about fifteen minutes of application without much going to happen to it. Like Jim has mentioned, standing water on fresh sealer can be problematic, But truely, if RS doesn't have an oily sheen on the surface, then it usually won't be a problem. Watch for things like flag-stone or pavers or concrete underneath. Fresh sealer can be rinsed off the wood and land on things below. Again, if the sealer has had a short time to sink into the wood, then nothing should be effected.
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...or you could use a stain that could be rained on without fear of problems.
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We sure are looking forward to attending!
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Precarb cleaners are usually a fairly gentle cleaner that use an effervesence to help lift dirt off a surface. There PH level tend to be around the 7 mark. Precarbs are usually used as a chlorine alternative. Roofs are usually quite dirty once you are called and a fairly aggressive cleaner is often required to assist in the killing of the growth as well as soil removal. I have spoken with many contractors over the years who have used them and while they will work somewhat, the power and speed wanted by most contracts fall short when it comes to the precarbs.Many distributors have bleach-enhancing surfactants that help you keep you solution strength below damaging levels and will stay stable in your mix so you can use left over mix instead of having to discard it. Many of these mixes also can mask the bleach smell. These products are desirable as bleach and soap mixes are cheap and effective when used correctly, The precarbs just don't seem to have the same "oomph" to get the job done as quickly and effectively. Keep trying things until you find what you think is correct for you. This is just my experiences but if you go into roof cleaning more, I think at some point you will start using the bleach method as it does work..
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It does have the Pumptec pump so in a sense, Yes. The frame is different but still holds the bucket. We have the Drum Drainer and all parts for Pumptec Pumps!
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Here are some pictures.
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North American Pressure Wash Outlet had an excellent experience at this years show. Great group and nicely put together. Seemed like all learned alot and had fun. We will certainly be at the 2014 show as well. The Embassy Suites is a great location for this and acommidations were wonderful. Hope to see more of you participate in the PWNA.
Mr. Tracy Handl - NAPWO
678-943-1488
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Even though fall brings cooler temps, Ready Seal can still be applied! No temp regulations! As long as the wood is dry, you can apply! Seal your wood steps and decks and make keeping the ice off it so much easier!
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If you want to clean and seal your outdoor wood yourself, please click HERE and see the DIY kits available. Ready Seal is one of the easiest to apply sealers available. Get profesional results. Get kits that have everything you need to "get-er-done"!
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Patrick, you are correct. With Ready Seal it is all about concentration level of product. You can do thse areas like you said and then when you apply the same amount in the rest of the areas it will blend itself. I have done many demos where I have written my name in Ready SEal on wood, even days earlier, and have blended it in. I believe you will be absolutly fine. I do know that if you hand apply the cut in areas and then spray the rest you can sometimes see a lap mark. You apply more by hand than when spraying is what causes this. Feather cut-in applications for this situation and you will come out great.
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X-Jets and M-5's are awesome! They seem to have really gained in popularity this year as we can't seem to keep them in stock. One of the best sellers this year. We all know Adrian loves his Xjet...!
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Your prep work looks god to me. You can see that the stripper darkened the wood , which isa normal. The brightened wood looks good. If, as you say it looks blotchy after the first coat, I would not worry. Ready Seal is going to look darken at first and can stay that way for up to a week. After a week I would expect you to just love the color it tones down too. I had that experience with my own wood I have done. The second LIGHT application will take care of any blotchy effect and even it all out. I do not see where RS is sitting on the surface so as long as that is not happening, then there does not seem to be a barrier to the absorbtion of the sealer. Sanding with higer than 80 grit sandpaper can cause this. Feel free to contact me for more help with this if you need. I have worked with Ready Seal over 15 years.
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What wood was it? Cedar perhaps? If so Cedar can present some particular challenges.
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Sodium Hydroxide based strippers are used to remove oil-based finishes. If you use Bleach (sodium hypochlorite), being that it is a caustic, it too will pull out oil-based sealers, though not as effectively as Sodium Hydroxide. When removing water-based finishes, acylics, or other finishes, sodium hydroxide-based cleaners are not effective. There are many different strippers available and there is most deffinetly products available to remove any finish. For the non-oil-based finishes, these strippers can get more costly, hazardous, and time consuming. Yet they do work and will make the removal easier than not using them. Your supplier should be able to give you choices for the specific job you are doing. They should also be able to help you understand exactly how to use them for best result. If you need any help in this area please feel free to contact us.
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I would not expect Gutter Zap to stain concrete unless it was painted or stainedand it was spilled on it being really strong. Or it cleaned it, but if you care to contact me and give me more details, I would be happy to help you more. I can be reached at the below listed contact info.
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There is a hose called Insta Grip made by Goodyear. It is made as a bypass hose designed to be used with push-on fittings ( they have bigger ribs to grab the hose better than a regular hose barb). Should run about $3 bucks a foot from most suppiers.
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Ready Seal has a high solids count
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John, I have had the pleasure of watching you grow your business over the years and meeting you in person several times. Always enjoyed your enthusaism and gusto you have had for this industry. I am thankful for all YOU have done and applaude your desire to do as you see right. You never struck me as one to be harmful; only eager to be part of something you seemed to love. While you have often been in the middle of much debate, I truely believe your intentions have always been honorable. I know you and your beautiful wife deserve some quality time together, so getting off these boards should allow that. I know you won't be completely gone because this stuff is in your blood. Thank you for All of your efforts over the years. I am sure it wll be hard to replace your dedication that is needed to moderate these boards!
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The WW Classic is rated from 4 to 10 GPM so it will work well for you. Like stated, it is light, only 20 lbs, so the flow may lend to a bit more lift...You will normally run the WW with 4.5 nozzles when running 8 GPM @ 3000 PSI, so you may find larger nozzle sizes really helpful. With all the flow, you shouldn't need so much pressure if you get the chems working correctly.
Georgia Wood Class
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See the new post in the Vendor section or click HERE for the 2016 class.