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samstewart1979

samstewart1979

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This was my first experience at soft washing. It was a college roommates Zaxbys and my results were not acceptable. I mixed 4 gallons of 12.5%, one gallon of water, and 16oz of Simple Cherry. What did I do wrong??? I mixed the bleach and water last night but didn't put the Simple Cherry in until this morning.

Thankfully it's an old friend so it's not a total disaster but I've got a client that wants similar work done in 2 days and they are a major customer. Can anybody recommend what I should do???
 

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image.jpgThe green stains did better but by the time I had gotten over there my mix was almost out.
 

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You either got a bad batch of sh or your method of application was incorrect.A strong batch would have taken that off no problem.Why did you mix the sh last night it all could have waited until the job.Adding the water could have weakened it but if it was good I doubt it.How long did you leave it on,how did you apply it.Dont worry just reload an go back an get it right an all will be good.
 
I have a pink soap tip that I applied it with. I let it sit for a couple minutes and then rinsed it off. I'm guessing that they mix was strong enough for the green, but not for the black? Next time, I will just go straight bleach and not add water. Doug told me to do that, but the manufacturer told me to add 3.5 and 1.5. I kind of split the difference. I tried de-greaser on the black, but that didn't work either. I'm nervous about putting pressure on it because I don't want to damage the surface, but I may hit it with a 40 degree tip from a little bit of a distance.and see what happens. I will also take 10 gallons instead of 5. Anybody else got any suggestions?
 
My suggestion was to mix your SC the night before so it disolves good.i

Mixing SH and water the night before is not a problem. Our mix lasts for days in 90 degree heat. But we use Roof Snot not SC

I agree sounds like our SH is weak. Do the rub test to see
 
Run some between your thumb and index finger. Should feel slippery. Turn a little milky white and feel warm.
 
Doug Rucker said:
Run some between your thumb and index finger. Should feel slippery. Turn a little milky white and feel warm.
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We do lots of EIFS buildings, the advice you're getting is right on, we even go to roof strength mixes with a roof pump on some of these.

I would also get up on a ladder and look at it up close. sometimes the staining is gone and what you're seeing is erosion where the water dripping over the top has worn the EIFS away.
 
John Doherty said:
We do lots of EIFS buildings, the advice you're getting is right on, we even go to roof strength mixes with a roof pump on some of these.

I would also get up on a ladder and look at it up close. sometimes the staining is gone and what you're seeing is erosion where the water dripping over the top has worn the EIFS away.
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We have seen a lot that is worn. Keep in mind that EIFS is very porous and allows dirt to imbed deeply that often will not come out.
 
Scott is right on the money, esp restaurants. Sometimes its easier to Paint the entire section and really make the customer happy; newer stand-alone bldgs like banks, Zaxby's, whatever, typically have a disproportionate # of windows relative to a home, so the exterior wall sections are quite managable to paint. If you can't get it clean, and the customer still is unhappy, are you willing to paint or hire someone to do it? A professional painter could finish a couple of sections or a run of trim in an afternoon. If that stands in the way of closing the job, and you're getting a good price for pw ($800-$1200, which you should), maybe so. I've done it several times, just find a damaged piece of material (which, on a restaurant, is easy to do), match it, and paint one side of the dirty area. Customer happy, you paid, and painters of the world Thank You.

Judging by your pictures, the dirty parts are on the "trim" piece, but is really nothing more than a drip edge. Most likely there will be a corresponding edge around knee-level. Those top pieces are harder because you have to use a ladder, but your cut line up top can be less than perfect since no one can see it.

What might happen if you can't get it clean? Obviously he takes pride in company appearance, hence the pw'ing. So, he either loses faith in pw as a whole, or calls another company to pw, or neither of you ever bring it up again and you pissed off your college buddy.
 
Also, by helping with little stuff like paint, then you become a more valuable resource to the owner. When you are more valuable, its easier to clean the bldg when You want, on your terms, without having to ask for the sale and/or haggle in future. Also, franchises don't typically change ownership on a regular basis. And franchise guys Love to buy more.

I think it was DCarnegie that wrote, paraphrase of course, "The best way to get what you want is to help others get what they want." Investors like people that help look after their investment.
 
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