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  3. Posted · Edited by Richard · Report reply

    Mr / Mrs Customer

    It's hard for us to say exactly when we'll be here/there. Sometimes, things don't go as well as expected. "And" I'd sure hate my guys/girls to cut a job short, "JUST" to get to the next job.

    That job that's taking a little longer than expected might just be yours. "AND", We'd like to make sure we do the best we can, "EVEN" "IF" it makes us a little later for the next customer.

    Occasionally, we have accomodated in special instances, but as a rule, we'd prefer to give a time frame.

    Would you prefer if we scheduled you in the beggining or end of the week/ (or ) AM or PM.

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    Ok.

    I'm not saying that I take everything here on TGS as gospel, BUT, maybe I should.

    Today I had to deal with a two year old cedar deck that, some (hack), put Behr on last year. Cust didn't want to pay to have it stripped, SO, me in my infomis (is that how you spell "infomys") wisdom, I said "I'll just sand and restain for $XXX. NEVER AGAIN.

    That stuff sucks.

    WHY DIDN'T I JUST TAKE Y'ALL'S (is that how U spell it) word 4 it..

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    Ok

    Two or three years ago I had to prematurely buy a new set (4) of trailer tires. P{issed me off. Caused by either lazyness or stupidity.

    NOW

    Before I get in the truck I "ALWAYS" & "WITHOUT FAIL"

    Kick "ALL" four trailer tires for air pressure.

    AND then check

    Are both safety chains on in reverse order.

    Are the lights hooked up.

    Are the door clasps on.

    I don't care if the trailer has been hooked for 3 days.

    Any one want to add to this ??

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    I got mine from a Co. called Princes Auto. I paid $79 CDN. You'd be under a $100 US with shipping, considering the exchange rate. It holds a 50' of Poly that is mounted to my chem cart. (Made out of a two wheel cart, holds the battery, Sureflo, 5gal pail, and hose reel). I tried posting a pic for you but no success.

    So "yes" they do make one.

    I just went on there web site. That reel is on for $45 Cdn. About $33 Us plus shipping. My son owns a Pak Mail shipping store if you can't get it shippped by them. I'll help you out.

  12. Posted · Edited by Richard · Report reply

    Ok Guys/Girls.

    I haven't been on this board that much lately, so I'm prepared for SOME abuse.

    I've got a Trex job/deck to clean for a friend that owns a rental supply house/outfit. I went on thier (Trex) web site and "ALL" it said was use SH , hot water, and LTD pressure.

    Am I missing something or are people making this seem a little harder than it really is ??????????????

    This is not aimed at anyone in perticular.

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    We have a couple vibrating floor machines that we use on most decks prior to staining. It makes it a lot easier to get a great finish on an older deck. Partialy our climate. people up here have a tendancy to neglect their decks a little more due to the fact that we can't use them as much. Takes out some warping, defurs, and just an overall better finished product. Also helps with the profit margine. We'll start with anything as rough as 20 if needed and finish with 60. I'd post a pic of one but not that inteligent.

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    Rick, you nailed it. All Olympic here in the northeast is the water borne acrylic garbage. It can be like iron on the verticals.

    First and formost, Ken , you do a lot more wood than I do, so I'm asking, not telling.

    Our ( One hour north of Buffalo) Olympic Max is Naptha, Alkilyd Resin, Linseed Oil based. Is ours that different. SH will usally strip it no prob.

    My next question would be if it is like iron on the verticals, why not strip what is needed, neutralize, sand , respray, collect $$, move on to the next ????

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    We don't do a ton of it. I probably went through 100 or so gallons last year. There is some things to know. Contact your local brick co. and see what they say about your area. Then talk to a local sealer mfg co.in or around your area. Get some input from them.

    Putting to much on creates one problem. Not putting enough on creates another. Time of day, heat, humidity.Water based, Zylene based. How much shark grip is required. Someone slips on that drive and you are the last one that touched it. That may make you liabil. Was it sealed before. What did they use. Remember. Putting it on isn't that tough, getting it off is a whole different subject.

    Not meant to put anyone off of doing it. All I'm saying is do ALL your home work.

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    Olympic Max, or Seal King. So far those are what I've had the most success with. There is a relatively new one through Benjamin Moore (name escapes me) that I've tried once, and am monitoring. We've only done around 10 decks so far this year. It's a pain to read about these other stains knowing we can't get them up here. Oh well.

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