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    Thanks for sharing Rod. I understand each individual has different situations and that when sending a crew out to do the jobs you have more liability with them not knowing as much about chemicals as you. I mix my supplies at the job and don't transport mixed ingredients. By buying raw ingredients I also support my local business from whom I purchase several different chemicals.

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    I'm just curious as to why others are still buying stripper from manufacturers at a substantially higher price than making your own? I used to use F-18 and HD-80 but the past few years decided to make my own and have gotten the same results. I've stripped Behr (silicone), Sherwin williams Woodscapes, fresh TWP 100 series, Sansin Dec etc. without adding any booster. Granted I know a straight acrylic would need a water based solvent added to strip it successfully

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    I price more if for some reason I can't spray something. Spraying and back brushing provides the best finish for exterior wood. A lot depends on the stain you use as far as if you can just brush the stain. I almost always spray, it's faster and better, even when you have to mask off. I always remove downspouts and gutters too if need be. If not the gutters then use a spray shield or wipe the gutter off when spraying. I can't use AC down here in NC because of the mildew issues I've had with it.

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    I use a Delavan pump sort of the same as Rod for applying chemicals and always use an airless(I've had both Titan and Graco, currently use a Graco). You have much more control with an airless and an unlimited supply of different types of coatings you can use. All I do is restore interior and exterior wood. I use a Titan Capspray 115 HVLP for fine finishing. If you want a good overall sprayer get a Titan air-assisted airless.

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    Steven if you don't want to put out $200 plus on a Makita you can get some actually pretty nice buffers at Harbor Freight. While I love Makita tools and have several, you can get 4 or 5 buffers for the price of one of them. I use HF buffers all the time. I use the Osborn brushes almost exclusively, every once in a while I'll use the 3m. Get the 4" and 6" 80 grit brushes, both have their places. With stripped wood on exterior surfaces (for the most part) you're trying to knock off the fuzz instead of sanding, you'll be amazed at how much faster you will be.

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    Hey Rick that Dorado strip will strip darn near anything. It stays wet for a long time. The 3031 is probably what you need. Just stir it with a drill with paddle attachment. I know a Titan 440i will spray it easily and it's only about.5 gpm. Dorado is designed for airless spraying. Sooo much faster. Best to let it sit all night. You don't need oversized hose or anything of the sort. You're probably looking at 50-75 sqft a gallon. You'll love not having to brush on specialty strippers.

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