Recent content by RonFHC

Hello All, I have been asked to bid a 4-5 story apartment complex. Normally, this would not be an issue. However, this complex (8 separate buildings) has vegetation around much of the perimeter which will make the use of a lift impossible for about 50-60% of it. Even a 60' knuckle boom...

Hello Had a restaurant call me about some rust marks on their outside dining patios (2). The patios have a combined total of about 2,000 sq ft and are concrete. The rust stains are from the metal tables and chairs that sit outside all year round. Eyeballing it, I would say there are about...

Hello I use E-Specs downstream injectors. Currently, I mix my truck wash in a 5 gal bucket and have 50' of chem line between the bucket and wand. Does anyone run a downstream injector with a chem line that leads back to their rig (200' or more)? I am wondering what kind of draw issues I am...

Hello All I currently use an 18' surface cleaner powered by a 4.2/3300 hot/cold unit to clean commercial and residential flatwork. Periodically, I will run across a job that ends up having overlapping stripes (overlapped area is lighter than the rest). I can go back over the area again and...

Hello I have a residential front walkway with red brick pavers that has extreme buildup of calcium and who knows what from water runoff, red clay from the pl;anters, etc.. I used Prosoco's restoration cleaner and had no luck removing it. The homeowner used a small amount of LimeAway and it...

Hello Is there an aluminum brightener out there that will not leave the white haze? 2 stepped with HF on some fuel tanks and diamond plate and had to follow up with metal polish to get rid of the white haze. Granted, it was easier to remove the haze than the build up that was there...

Hello Have several rigs with aluminum fuel tanks and diamond plated storage racks that haven't been polished in a few years. Any suggestions? Thanks Ron

Hello Folks I am preparing a potential list of subs for fleet work in Bakersfield, CA area and Palm Springs, CA area. Please send me the following information: 1. Business Name 2. Your name 3. Phone number 4. Email address 5. Years in business 6. Type of equip you like to work on...

Hello I am trying to locate a bid site for government work. Subscription prices tend to be a bit high. I am out in California, does anyone have a good site they can recommend that is not outrageously priced? Thanks for the responses. Take care and have a great weekend. Ron Forbes Hydro...

Hello Have a 4,000 sq ft brick paver project. Does anybody know of a good brick paver stain that can resist hot tire pick up? Have been looking at Super-Krete, but am having trouble locating alternatives. Thanks to all who reply. Take care Ron

Hello Have a 4,000 sq ft brick paver project. Does anybody know of a good brick paver stain that can resist hot tire pick up? Have been looking at Super-Krete, but am having trouble locating alternatives. Thanks to all who reply. Take care Ron

Hello Folks Have been asked to bid on a hotel entrance and driveway. The surface is made up of clay tiles that are dark in color and madde to look like bricks. They have a good penetrating sealer on them now but there is quite a bit of oxidation sitting at the surface. What can I use to...

Hello Everybody Just bought the adjustable downstream injector from Delco. I used it once and then ran water through it after use. I went to use it over the weekend and can't get a drop through it. Checked for air leaks, but couldn't find any. Any thoughts on how I can remedy the situation...

Hello I have some brick pavers that have a clear acrylic coating on top. The coating has worn away in certain areas and allowed medium oil stains and foot traffic grime to embed. The customer wants the stains cleaned and a new sealer/coating applied. Does anybody have a good stripper and...

Hello I have one of my PM's trying to get me to pick up their window cleaning. Some of the properties have 2 story windows. I have been reading up on some techniques, equipment, etc., but would like to get some info from you guys. I have a 3300psi/hot&cold unit with DI tanks. Questions...