Residential Housewash Sealers

[Lou Beach 14]

Hi,

On the Envirospec site they sell two housewashing sealers, Plex-master & Sil-o-wet. They state that they improve the appearance of the vinyl and aluminum and protect the surface.

this is the first I have heard of such a housewash sealant.

Do these work?

Are they worth applying?

Do you charge extra for applying them?

Thanks

[Mike Williamson 198]

Not sure about their products, but I use a wet wax product from Steve Rowlett ( www.rowlettpressure.com ) that works GREAT on vinyl, shiny aluminum gutters, and gloss/semi-gloss painted surfaces. I just use a few ounces per bucket of housewash.

[Lou Beach 14]

Mark,

is that the car wax?

He has 3 of them on his site, which one do you use?

[Lou Beach 14]

also, is that wet wax OK to get on windows?

does it leave a film or anything on windows

thanks

[tropical wave 22]

Lou, I use Steves wax too, I think its called "wet wax" or something like that, also his rinse aid is nice too......If someone doesnt correct me, I'll have the trailer out tomorrow so I'll look at it and give you the proper name and the RPC #.......Im too lazy to go outside right now :)

[Lou Beach 14]

http://www.rowlettpressure.com/carwash/products/waxes/rpc821.html

would it be that?

[Mike Williamson 198]

http://www.rowlettpressure.com/carwash/products/waxes/rpc821.html

would it be that?

I believe that's the one, though I don't recall it having a lemon scent!

[PressurePros 248]

I use Sil-O-Wet from E-spec. It is a step above standard wax. It definitely forms a film on windows so you have to make sure they are very clean and well rinsed before you would apply.

I have found it to enhance the color of worn siding and especially brick. Though that sounds great, be very careful with your dilution ratios. For some reason the product is very red in concentrate form. When I first started using it, I turned a couple of downspouts a nice pink color. You definitely have to downstream this stuff and it has to be done as a separate step after rinsing but. I put it on a brick retaining wall at the back of my property in May and it still looks great and repels water.

Lou, got your message last night. I'll give you a holler sometime after 6 pm today. (Sunday)

[Lou Beach 14]

Thanks Ken,

the sil-o-wet does sounds like more trouble then its worth though.

Sounds like something you would charge extra for if the customer requested it.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Rod used Sil-O-Wet. I'll ask him to check in here and comment. 'Da Man is sleeping in today!

Beth :cup:

[Lou Beach 14]

I do like the idea of the rowletts wax additive. I may have to give that a try.

[Mike Williamson 198]

I do like the idea of the rowletts wax additive. I may have to give that a try.

Using Steve's wax, I don't have to worry about dilution, I can add it to the housewash rather than waiting until after I rinse, and I've never had a complaint about windows...It's basically the same wax you use at the DIY carwash when you turn the knob to "wet wax". The ONLY problem I have had with it (and it really isn't a problem) is that it tends to knock down the sudsing action of the soap. I just add some of his alkaline foamer, and that solves the problem.

I don't use it on everything, just cases where a shine will make a difference. If I'm cleaning brick, or stained wood, or siding painted with a flat paint, I don't bother since I have never seen a difference. Why waste chems.

[Neil_Asheville 114]

Lou - Rowlett's recommended housewash wax is RPC 821. I use 4oz in a 5gal mix.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Sil-o-wet works best if you apply it with hot water (120*)

The results are very nice. Although I have not used it on aluminum, vinyl takes on a brighter appearance.

IMHO, its an add on that is really superfluous in respect to the time of protection you are getting from the re infestation of mold and mildew for most homes. I only recommend it for H.O.'s who have an abundance of pollenous trees surrounding their home that create the problem more readily. Maybe its a conscience thing, but I don't feel it right to sell something to someone that they don't really need.

Nice product though, I like the way it smells and so do the clients.

Rod~