al9226 17 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 I just cleaned a vinyl fence. I used my house wash mix (12% and Joy down streamed). The fence is clean and bright, but does not have the shine that it did before. Any sugjestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 offduty 25 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Al, I would quit using the degreaser along with your 12%. If it cuts grease from the dishes, imagine what it does to the wax/shine on vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Andy Hinson 14 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Did alot of the finish wash off as you were cleaning? Possible oxidation problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 al9226 17 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Did alot of the finish wash off as you were cleaning? Possible oxidation problem. All of the shine came off. I tried rinsing a couple more times but still doesn't shine. Looks real clean but no shine. Is there a way to get it shiny again? Maybe with liquid wax down stream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 al9226 17 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Would Simple Cherry work better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Before you wash it again, run your hand over it....do you get a chalky white residue on your hand? If you wipe with a wet rag can you even get back to shiny, or is that top coating (where the shiny is) gone completely? Don't wash until you can answer this. There are agents that are for waxing vinyl siding. You might also do a small test spot with some of that.....just a thought. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Check in to Restora or a house wax mix to replace the protective coating your wash mix removed. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 al9226 17 Report post Posted May 18, 2010 It has a chalky residue. I tried the wet rag. It removes the residue, but no shiny left. What do you suggest to remove the residue? What do you suggest to make it shiny again? What do you think caused the problem? I'm thinking too strong of a mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 al9226 17 Report post Posted May 18, 2010 Before you wash it again, run your hand over it....do you get a chalky white residue on your hand? If you wipe with a wet rag can you even get back to shiny, or is that top coating (where the shiny is) gone completely? Don't wash until you can answer this. There are agents that are for waxing vinyl siding. You might also do a small test spot with some of that.....just a thought. Beth It has a chalky residue. I tried the wet rag. It removes the residue, but no shiny left. What do you suggest to remove the residue? What do you suggest to make it shiny again? What do you think caused the problem? I'm thinking too strong of a mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted May 18, 2010 Spray it with liquid carnuba wax. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 gutterdog 14 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Wow. That some crazy ****! Better than no answers!!!! Use this wax. It from sunbrite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 gutterdog 14 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Hey bill. Good post. Makes sense. Then it doesnt if you know how each workks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 gutterdog 14 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Waxxxxxx, wax!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 gutterdog 14 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Its all about WAX!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 You might also call Tom Vogel at ACR Products 610-253-8005 and see if he has any Restora left. It is meant to restore vinyl. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 I was going to say that as well Beth, but they stopped making it a few yrs back, right? I tried some from the test kit they sent me and it worked fine, took a while, but worked fine. I'm sold on the carnuba as well. Cheap and easy. Brings back the shimmer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Tom had a stock of it. Don't know if he has any left or not. Good product. It's a shame Flood stopped making it. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 al9226 17 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 I was going to say that as well Beth, but they stopped making it a few yrs back, right?I tried some from the test kit they sent me and it worked fine, took a while, but worked fine. I'm sold on the carnuba as well. Cheap and easy. Brings back the shimmer. Can you give me an idea on the mix. I downstream from a 5 gal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 left a mix on your vox mail Al. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 chris francis 15 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 adrian can you pm me the mix we some times run in to pvc fences and chairs that are like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 al9226 17 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 left a mix on your vox mail Al. Thanks - I'll give it a try. The fence is White Vinyl. I'ts in front of a subdivision. I have a contract with them to do it twice a year. They haven't said anything, but I'm not pleased with it. I'm going back with the wax. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 Al, Maybe you can present this to them as an add on service, or upsell it during the next contract renewal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 adrian can you pm me the mix we some times run in to pvc fences and chairs that are like that. I have not used the mix on furniture, but I don't see why it wouldn't be any different. It works great on the vinyl fences but is not a permanant fix. But like Al said, twice a yr or so is perfect. Ron M told me once he uses that mix for bathroom stall doors and walls to defer graffiti. It somehow causes magic markers to be NOT so magic. I PM'd you BTW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I just cleaned a vinyl fence. I used my house wash mix (12% and Joy down streamed). The fence is clean and bright, but does not have the shine that it did before. Any sugjestions?
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