Bad Stripping Day

[NewYorkBoraPL 22]

So I went to work today and the pole broke on my first performance.....nevertheless, Candy still performed well...

On to the real matter. I am working on a cedar deck with a stain on it which is definitely not oil based. I used HD-80 at 6 ounces per gallon with ridiculously long dwell times and the stain barely budged. It does not remove like a normal oil based and in a way almost peels off after rinsing with some pressure. I have some pictures and will get them up shortly, as for now any ideas on what kind of crap is on this deck?

[PressurePros 249]

welcome to the world of acrylics.

[NewYorkBoraPL 22]

Acrylics huh?

Pics for clicks:

This is following a ~40 minute dwell with HD-80.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Boost the HD-80.

Like Ken said, you've just met an acrylic....

Beth

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

...and it laughed at you!

Don't feel bad though, it happens sooner or later. You will learn the way grasshopper.

Rod!~

[NewYorkBoraPL 22]

Not only did it laught at me..it also called me names in the process.

This is after a very juicy coat of boosted hd-80(boosted with RV antifreeze)

The boosted version of the stripper sure took a lot more off, id say there is still aroun 20 percent of stain left on the overall deck. I also covered the deck with plastic drop cloths to prevent the hd 80 from drying up to quickly. Im debating if I should give it a go with another coat of hd80 or if I should use a floor sander for the rest of the job. Its gonna need deferring regardless. On a side note thumbs up to the people who have dealt with acrylic situations and left some very useful information in previous threads, thumbs up to the grime scene and its founders(Beth and Rod), and to Russel over at extreme solutions for great products/customer support.

[Mathew Johnson 123]

Use eachochem stripper cream.... Call ACR Products they sell it. The stripper cream kicks A$$

[bigchaz 157]

Ahh shiny acrylic...

On one hand...You're getting closer to getting the rest of that stain off. Id go for one more heavy strip (10oz per gallon plus booster). This time use a stiff bristled deck brush to agitate the stripper as you go through the dwelling process. Spray stripper, scrub...spray more stripper...scrub...spray more stripper...scrub...pressurewash

Make sure you neutralize strongly after stripping that too

What type of wood is it?

[NewYorkBoraPL 22]

Here is the same deck after a double boosted HD-80 strip, spot sanding, and defurring.

A sexy "Wet Shot"

Brown Sugar Coat

Edited June 17, 2008 by NewYorkBoraPL

[fireandrain 39]

...the ghost of future for me!

[bigchaz 157]

There ya go

No more acrylic = much better

Have you seen how the stain dried out since you stained it? Did you wipe up where it was wet or is that picture right after you stained it?

[NewYorkBoraPL 22]

It was somewhat still drying in those pictures, this wood was very thirsty for stain after I did a small section I realized I needed to apply more. I may have over applied in some sections as I needed to wipe it down with some mineral spirits in some places. After so much striping and sanding it felt like the wood really needed a lot more stain than expected. I used about 12 gallons and my estimate was 10 gallons.

[fireandrain 39]

where, pray tell, did Rafal's great pictures disappear to?

[Bryan C 14]

What do you mean 'double boosted'? What was your mix? Just curious because I am always weary of adding too much Prestone. When I am mixing it, I know I will be turning the deck into a Chia Pet.

How did it do on the verticals? That is an impressive strip job...

Edited June 20, 2008 by Bryan C

[nitrox2595 15]

How much did you charge for that job. It looks good!

[NewYorkBoraPL 22]

By double boosted I meant that it basically needed to be stripped more than once with a boosted SH solution. It was my first acrylic so that being said I definitely undercharged it. You learn from your mistakes and take those lessons with you onto your next jobs. A nice side to it is that its great for the portfolio, website, and if I ever get another acrylic strip I can justify the labor price to the HO with some photos.

[Bryan C 14]

How did it do on the verticals? Did you have to do a lot of sanding?