GreatStain

Hello Everyone! It has been a song time since my last post and I apologize to the community. I have been experiencing quite a few medical issues and have not been able to do much professionally with my company. Unfortunately, my health has deteriorated and I am unable to staint any longer. I tried to find a crew to run the rig but in my area there is an oil boom and no one will work for what I can afford to pay. Therefore with much reservation I have decided to sell my rig and equipment. My standard paints st-250 is practically new and has never given me any issues at all. There is less than 50 hours on the equipment and if you know anything about these systems, they last forever! I currently have the rig mounted on a trailer but if needed, it can be place in the back of a large pickup truck. If you would like to build a business from scratch or want to take your existing business to the next level , this is your opportunity. When I switched from on demand electrical pumps to the st-250 I tripled my speed and was able to complete multiple jobs a day. I purchased the system last year and though it is stained from use, it still runs like a brand new system. I also have the professional bleaching cart. I am asking $5000 for both which is a steal of you know anything about the system. Contact me at salamandermarketing@gmail.com I am located in odessa Texas but am willing to travel somewhere within reason.

Unfortunately I don't have to worry about the water supply ~ pretty much living in the desert...

I can certainly understand not wanting to pull a trailer in Houston ~ lived there and would agree it would be a beast! I started out with a shurflo type setup and actually prefer that setup to the ST-250 trailer as far as ease of use and weight, but what I have found is that I can spray about three times faster with better coverage and penetration with the higher pressures from the ST-250. The other advantage with having the tank is less transfer time from can to can and less potential product loss. Also, the ST-250 does have a siphon hose that allows you to go can to can. I have found an electric pump I may experiment with that is supposed to deliver pressures up to 200 psi. Biggest concern is the pressure at the nozzle ~ pushing through 300 ft of hose and you greatly reduce your pressures.

Currently I am using Wood Defender product for staining jobs... but their product runs from $103 - $110 a 5 gallon bucket. Anyone know of a product of comperable quality but lower cost? Also, I am having a few clients who have attempted to alter their sprinkler system spray patterns, however they are unable to keep water off the fence. Anyone know a trick or a product to apply over or with the stain to prevent premature fading / failure? THANKS!

If you have a few decent supply companies around your area, you can build your owns system for 1/4 the cost of a $900+ system. Also, if you have a Tractor Supply store near you, check out their 25 gallon tank / pump / sprayer combinations. I have two (one for cleaning solutions and one for stain) and they work pretty well if you simply replace the hose with a vinyl and the sprayer with whatever is most appropriate for your particular use. Recently I aquired a wood defender ST-250 Pro setup and am completely in-love with it. I can spray extremely quickly with maximum coverage but honestly the machine is quite pricey $$$. As far as equipment and product goes, I did not see anyone post anything about the wood defender products. Anyone have experience with their products? I have used them now since april and except for the price I am quite pleased with their performance.

Sorry that I have been away for so long... I work a full time job and am staining fences almost full time as well. I wanted to give you all a quick update on removing oil based stain from concrete ~ I have not had the time to reat all the posts {so someone may have already posted this} but I have found a new process that has worked for me 100% of the time in a pump sprayer mix TSP (trisodium phosphate) with your favorite degreaser and add water as ususal. Spray the solution on the stain and let it set a few seconds. Use a stiff bristled brush and it should take it right off. If this does not work, I have also let it dry, applied Goof Off with a brush, then the TSP/Degreaser solution. Another great trick is to mix diatomacious earth (common swimming pool ingredient, but don't know if I spelled it correctly). Scrub it into the concrete and allow it to dry. After drying scrape it up with a putty knife and rinse off. Hope this helps everyone!

Home Depot also carries another product I have used with decent success.... Pull It Out. It is specifically to remove stain from concrete and found in the paint / stripper section. runs around $8 for a small bottle but it works decently well for OOOPS situations.