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I used to work for Top Gun Pressure Washing in Fort Collins! Funny

Well put Dan!! There are so many guy's trying to become professional power washers overnight around here it nuts, and a lot of them are starting to give us real full time power washer a bad rap. I've learned the hard way too many times, but I'm still in biz after 7 years on my own. Don't underbid yourself ever, Rule #1, Rule number two- WORK!

Finished this job yesterday. I used 2 coats RS lg.brown on the deck and spindles. Hot tub, HT steps and planters were done with Armstrong & Clark semi-trans cedar. Thanks again Jake. I will be using A&C exclusively. Great stain all around. Sprays great, brushes great, no strong smell, easy to clean up,and it looks awesome!! Very even color!! only 2 pails of RS left. Looks like the deck might need a third coat of RS in some spots! I like that A&C looks great with one coat!!

A few more.. the ready seal was just put down in the after picture, so it looks wet/glossy... What do you think? I lost the first pics of this deck, it was in bad shape, lots of sap from the ponderosa pine that grow through the middle. What a pain. Any one know of a way to really remove sap off a deck. I've tried everything

Hey Ken I gonnna be training one of my uncle's crews back near you. He's located in West Chester, Pa. Judge Mobile Wash. I don't know if you've heard of us. we've been mainly doing lot of trash trucks, fleet, commercial buildings, gov work, oil spills. Wanna save me the trip? just kidding it will be nice to visit my old stomping grounds. So your pretty busy with deck restoration. That's great, really picking up for me too..

I went to give a bid yesterday for a house wash, white vinyl. The owner tried powerwashing it with some oxy-clean. It was also very oxidized. He said the AC guy sprayed some type of oil on his house while fixing the ac or heater? here are some pictures of the damage. Looks pretty band to me. Is their a way to bring the vinyl back? Thanks for you help

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pressurepro, haha...There a first time for everything! But not after doing everything I could. I'll have his A&C semi-trans on thurs. I was even picking it up at will call early so I could take care of him and he just wanted more sanding, ect... I was with my attorney for an hr trying to fix the situation, after my attorney listen to him for an 25min without getting in two words. My attorney advised me was to chalk this one up as a learning experience. On a better note the siding came out great, also the deck and furniture. The home owner is very happy!! Ill post pictures of all work soon!! Thanks for everyone's input! Ain't life grand..

Mud Duck- trust me Ive been in the business for too many years. I had to laugh at that post. Oh and use 200degree steam. it makes a world of difference!! LOL I use 500psi 0r less an good old cold tank water.

I started work on this project one week ago. It has turn into the biggest nightmare. here are some pictures of the project. I charged $1.25. I offer him every color in woodtux, or ready seal. Its want I have in stock. Accidentally armstrong & Clark was introduced in ti the bid by my Amy. My original bid was for $ 1.50, ithink the job should have been $1.75+. Do you think A&C semi-trans cedar will look good on this deck. Theres still a bit a old stain everwhere. I was recommending ready-seal LT. Brown, or Woodtux WC or BS. what would you do. Im gonna call Jake Clark in the morning.

Hey would anyone like to send me one of there deck bids/contract, so that I can add to mine? I'm missing something in mine. I'll send a copy of mine. I don't need to do this again with a customer. Thanks ahead for any and all input. Sam how do I remove a name from my sig. keeps telling me BB error to the left? PS don't let work mess with your family. mistakes happen. life is too short!!

Update: I am now running as fast as I can with $397.81! I've billed him for labor, but since he's study law, I wont see another dime. I talked with Jake, and he was very helpful. I know we will be working together in the future. Thanks again Jake. Can't wait to use your stain-line!! The costumer now wants more stain to be removed, his deck re sanded since it rained, ect...... not today! I can do no right, so I will stop killing myself over this mess. thanks Big C._ I got the stain from Jake, but wont apply it for this Job. The man has made it clear, I can do no good, so I wished him good luck! The owners my fiance, and this has cause an unbelievable mess between us. Silly, I know over a cut & paste.

I know the A&C would work but. I sold him on readyseal I had. He expect me to get the A&C out of my pocket. I never walked away from a job but this guys tearing me up. Because of this mess Ill have to remove Amy Beyer as one of the owners of the company? yes this has caused a lot of problems.

All before shots, 1275sq.ft solid acrylic red & brown underneath to red. Ill try to post all of the after pic in the morning.

anyone ever hear or used of Vinyl ReNu? Nobody ever used this product

no running for me not our company style. I'll post pictures tomorrow. Gonna use vinyl-renu on the really bad side.

he's insisting on Armstrong & Clark semi-trans cedar. I dont have in stock I would have to buy the product and still only get paid $1500 for the whole job. It was supposed to be only ready-seal as on option. A&C was cut & pasted by accident. so now he's set on the web site pic on A&C site of the Cedar. That would cost me another $500 on a project. I'm already way underbid. All this on a clerical mistake. I have nothing against A&C stains, I just havent used them yet! he now sticking it to me pretty good, says I'll have to pay him when this is all over??? Remember what was on his deck before 3 rounds of HD-80 boosted. Major strip and there still plenty of remaining brown & red acrylic solids in the wood. you all know how hard it is to get all that old crazy acrylic out of the wood grains. I think the A&C semi trans cedar will show too much of the old stains. any Ideas??? Thanks Sam

How would you handle this situation if he now is hiring someone else to do the staining.

Since I finished the stripping (3) times. and defurring. I had to stop work for the costumer, since I was unable to offer him a color that he wanted, granted he and his wife said they wanted wood tux western cedar, that a transparent Cedar. Any input on how to deal with this costumer. he says he only paying the deposit of 397.81 to strip 1275sq.ft of solid. you can see what it looks like now after 20.5 hrs. and 25gal hd-80, & 10gal Citrlic. What would you do

anyone ever hear or used of Vinyl ReNu?

I mention restora to the owners they just want the siding cleaned , and even out some of the stripes?? I'm doing there deck for them and would like to do something to try to help!

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We have a Costa Rican Teak Deck to stain. It is a white/tan color. Would you use ReadySeal or WoodTux to stain? Thanks for your input. Amy

I used Ready Seal Lg brown. How do I post pic...there all to big to post?? Anyway it looks great and customer loves the color. Wood tux brown sugar looked too orange. I try to figure out who to post pic