cement splatter

[DustinC 64]

A previous customer called today who had his pool deck redone resulting in cement splatter on his brick home and a/c unit.I stopped by my local prosoco dealer to find a remedy and was informed that unlike mortar cement is very hard to remove from brick and will leave a stain. He recommended using muratic on the cement with scrubbing.For the a/c unit to use a wood block to chip it off then wiping with a rag and wd 40.going out to see it at 1 oclock any other suggestions.

[DustinC 64]

Here are some pics.The work performed was putting in these sidewalks and then painting them with expoxy.I really had to bite my tongue trying to stay profesional and not bash this guys work.The cement is on other things not pictured.The customer said he wont answer his phone or return messages.Funny thing is he is a lawyer and said it would cost him more in litigation to have the "contractor"pay for it. If I decline the job I'd like to give Him an eduacated answer as to why.Check out the pics You really have to see it in person to appreciate it.

[DustinC 64]

more pics

[RyanH 14]

http://thegrimescene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2880

[Jim Carroll 14]

it is kinda of funny i think. for once an attorney is the one getting the shaft. take a block and rubb all of the splashes until they are smooth and use acid to clean up what is left. i would use straight acid and scrub with a brush. prewet the brick before doing this and rinse thoroughly. i will come up there and fix it for a small fee, $200 hour i think that is about going attorney rate. call me if you get a chance it can be fixed. on this one i would charge hourly though.

[Jim Carroll 14]

it looks horrible, i do these types of overlays and that is just being slack. 10 buck worth of plastic and you would not have had any problems other than their painting skills.

my guess is this one will be coming back up shortly. wait for a couple freeze thaw cycles this winter and it may be ready for more work.

[Jim Carroll 14]

if that is fresh concrete you can remove it with the above methods. just don't use a wire brush on anything nylon or tampico.

[DustinC 64]

Thanks Jim.It was good talking to you.

[sflasealcoatinginc 14]

mix 25% muratic in pump sprayer apply to al concrete.....then rinse with wand... I Do prob 3-4 of these a week lol New construction jobs ive seen much much worse...

[DustinC 64]

Thanks guys turned out great

Cementsplattersample.pdf

[Doug Dahlke 114]

Just out of curiosity what exact procedure did you follow on this. Looks great.

[DustinC 64]

I rubbed the thick parts flat with a block then prewet and brushed on muratic 1to1 followed by a garden hose rinse.I used a rag and wd40 on the laterns and painted parts to help get rid of the staining.

[StainlessDeal 16]

Nice work my man! Looks good and makes nice portfolio shots to boot.

Doing good work can be its own reward, but is sure is nice when it pays well in cash and sales value.

[DustinC 64]

Thanks Scott,Just an example of tgs doing what its designed to do.

[Doug Dahlke 114]

Thanks for the response on your method. What is a good procedure to use to get concrete off of vinyl and painted aluminum trim?

[Degraffreed 21]

Dustin, What "Block" are you specifically mentioning in your process.

[DustinC 64]

I used a piece of broken cinderblock.They sell similar products at masonry supply stores with handles on them.

[Jim Carroll 14]

I used a piece of broken cinderblock.They sell similar products at masonry supply stores with handles on them.

for $15, you can buy a block for $3 and make a handful of them. i always have quite a bit of them on my trailer.

concrete on vinyl=turbo

concrete on aluminum, acid if it is coated(i.e. storefront glass) after clean wipe with wd40, gives nice shine.