Rust? on stucco?

Tony Shelton

Tony Shelton

BS Detector, Esquire
Here is a car dealership we service. They thought our washing filters on the roof was causing this runoff, but we wash in the back of the building.

I tried to follow the trail and it appears to be coming from the gas pipes on the roof going to the HVAC units. There is a line of rust under them and a path of rust going to the drain.

How can I get this off?
 

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Steven Button said:
Safe-restore from eacochem has worked for me... I've not used it, but know that many of the guys use oxalic on rust - perhaps the others will chime in with mix ratios and procedures.
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Thanks Steven, Do I need to wear white boots too? :p

Just messing with ya, I like the boots, I just can't find them at Bass Pro Shops.:)

BTW, I have junky rubber boots from Big 5 that blister my feet. Does that happen to you guys too or do you just spring for better boots?
 
Hey tony... The white boots are optional, although, I am trying to start a trend - so feel free to follow my lead!! :)

I remember Ashley mentioning he had albino chinchilla fur insoles :confused: ... Must be an Alabama thing!!:p

I took insoles out of a pair of sneakers and put them in my boots... Feet have never been sore.
 
Safe restore Should take it off for sure
 
John Orr said:
If you have a Northern Tool nearby, they have gallons of BRIXX. It works faster than Oxalic and costs 1/4 of SafeRestore. Spray and rinse. (As I recall, BRIXX is a generic version of Prosoco's SureKleen 600 - it says it on the jug.)
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I don't have a northern tool. (we're not in the north :eek: ) Does Ace sell it? I just got a call about "clear pink stuff" from Ace. I'd like to try to find some over the counter stuff for this because this is probably a one time thing for me, my son Chris is going to get more into this later, but for now this is a favor for a current customer.
 
Rust aid (Home Depot, Walmart) I have used "Clear Pink Stuff" with great results but I buy it at my local pressure washing store and I dont know where else they sell it. The Rust Aid works really good also. I just used it straight as directed and sprayed it with a pump up.
 
We have a Northern Tool here in Florida. Its not so north.lol
 
I have a Northern Tool about 5 miles up the road. They have had three X-Jets on there clearance rack for $55.00 for 6 months. Everytime I go in there I look at them but never buy them. I just have no need. They have lots of clearance specials like that.
 
Great info guys, Tony post some after pics.

Envirospec has a rust remover that is suppose to be stronger than their "Rust-Away" dont remember the name and its not in their catalog. But you can give Paul a call at 1 800 346 4876
 
John, the BRIXX product.....can you dilute it or is it like SafeRestore where you have to use it straight?

Is the BRIXX product buffered so you can get it on glass and it will not etch?

What else is it good for?

That sounds very interesting! I will go and read up on it.

Thanks John.



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The Brixx product I saw on Northerns site says it makes up to 20 gallons.
Type in "Brixx" in the search bar and it will take you to the product.
 
Acidic

No matter what you use, an acidic product is what you need to remove rust stains. The strength, and type of acid will make a difference depending on the stain. (i.e. how long it's been there, etc...)
 
Christopher said:
John, the BRIXX product.....can you dilute it or is it like SafeRestore where you have to use it straight?

Is the BRIXX product buffered so you can get it on glass and it will not etch?

What else is it good for?

That sounds very interesting! I will go and read up on it.

Thanks John.
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It is used straight. As I recall, it is buffered and can be used on glass. Even though it is $9/gal (as opposed to about $1 for oxalic) it works MUCH faster and time is money. SureKleen 600 is a great brick wash for new construction and this claims (right on the label) to be it's equivalent - though at a fraction of the price. I buy it by the case - in addition to the oxalic in powder form.
 
John Orr said:
If you have a Northern Tool nearby, they have gallons of BRIXX. It works faster than Oxalic and costs 1/4 of SafeRestore. Spray and rinse. (As I recall, BRIXX is a generic version of Prosoco's SureKleen 600 - it says it on the jug.)
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We've just bid a project that the customer "demand" us to use prosoco 600 on his building. Do you thing Brixx wash can bring the same result? Just thinking of offering the option, but don't want to gamble once that I've never used none of them.
 
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