Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 11, 2012 Thought I would start this asking the question: What do you prefer when stripping/cleaning? With the regional aspects of this business, I find it possible that some areas may have products that are not widely advertised or recognized, and with the flood of new coatings in hybrids to acrylics, could be helpful for others to know about if they get into one of those difficult situations. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 steven 37 Report post Posted September 11, 2012 I have only used the hd.80 to strip the stains of the decks,stairs,and ballusters. but because of the watery solution it dosnt hang on the verticles to good.I use it mostly because it was the first i used and it works well for me. I did try it on latex and it did nothing. I did a house last week and all I needed was s/percar. this tub of hd 80 will be my last. I will be buying s/hydroxide in bulk from now on. $9 per pound for hd. 80 delivered, vs $2 pound straight s/hyd. delivered. I would be open to try something else but man ordering everything over the net is a pain. I would love one store to order everything i want. stripeeze from the store worked on the latex. but thats like $45 a gallon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 12, 2012 HD-80 was never meant to strip latex. You need a booster. Something that increases the spectrum of reactivity. Many add glycols of one form or another. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bigchaz 157 Report post Posted September 12, 2012 I really don't mess with paint stripping or heavy acrylics most of the time so we use GSKs TimberStrip pro. The Timber pro line is really nice, 30lb pails which I prefer on the trailer. Also use 50lb bags of Potassium Hydroxide flakes for heavier strips. I always keep raw chems on hand for backup so we have Sodium Percarb and Oxalic in bulk. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 steven 37 Report post Posted September 12, 2012 I dont think I was ever made to strip latex, LOL. Charlie,Rod, I have a question, would you charge differently for a strip and a wash? I know it sounds stupid to ask but it is basicly the same thing, add chem then wash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 13, 2012 OH yes! Costs more than wash. Stripping takes many applications and 3-4 times as long because you spend much of the time keeping your product wet. Plus, there is the defurring process afterwards which has to be done otherwise, the deck looks like a wookie! Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 steven 37 Report post Posted September 15, 2012 correct, you are right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 ScottsDecks 14 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 If the job is sold correctly, $45 per gallon to remove latex should be no trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Scott - SIGNATURE PLEASE. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thought I would start this asking the question: What do you prefer when stripping/cleaning?
With the regional aspects of this business, I find it possible that some areas may have products that are not widely
advertised or recognized, and with the flood of new coatings in hybrids to acrylics, could be helpful for others
to know about if they get into one of those difficult situations.
Rod!~
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