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    metal roofs

    Can anbody give me any tips on cleaning metal roofs? I have a job with a house and free standing carport with white metal roofs. I did the carport, using an x jet with pool chlorine and detergent. The roof is clean, but it took a lot longer than I expected. I have to go back tomorrow for the...
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    new here.. need help

    I'm new to the game also, but I bought a DeVilbis with a 13hp Honda, 4gpm, and 3700 psi. I was told to beware of who manufactured the pump. Mine has a General pump, which I was told by a few of the guys in the know, is a good pump and easy to get parts for. I bought mine at Home Depot, which was...
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    rust stains

    Thanks for the help Dave, just ordered some. Scott Y.
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    Gas prices affecting jobs?

    I'm new to the business and my first quote on a 3,000 sq/ft roof was turned down. The reason the owner gave me was the increase in gas prices had him tightening his budget and getting his roof cleaned was'nt at the top of his "get done" list. "Maybe next spring" he said. Scott Y.
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    rust stains

    Dave, I went to Sun Brite's web site and could'nt find oxalic acid. Would it be listed under another name?
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    rust stains

    Thanks Dave, No more kids for me, but that sounds ominous, do I need to worry about ingestion,inhalation, or both?
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    rust stains

    Thanks Scott, Is oxalic acid available locally, or do I need to order it?
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    rust stains

    What do ya'll use to clean rust stains? I cleaned a driveway today with my new Whirlaway, which worked great except for a few red stains which I look like rust. I tried chlorine, but no luck. Thanks Scott Y.
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    Liability Insurance

    Hey Scott, I was quoted $950.00 for $100,000 policy. I need to call your company.
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    Liability Insurance

    Can anyone tell me what insurance companies sell liabilty insurance for a decent price. I went to a local company today and almost choked at theprices he quoted. Thanks Scott Y.
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    Agricultural Jobs

    I am a newbie in a rural area and was thinking I might be able to pick up some work cleaning tractors, combines, grain bins and other equipment. Is there anyone who can give me tips on how to bid this type of work andany tips on cleaning this type of equipment. Thanks in advance, Scott Y.
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    Competition

    The largest city in my area is Valdosta, GA.,about 55,000 people and there are about 15 listings for pressure washers. Many of these are painters or lawn care that also do pressure washing. The yellow pages that covers the small town I live in, cover 5 or 6 towns with a total around 20,000...
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    Residential Powerwashing Question

    I am in the same boat, trying to start up a small business with limited funds. I wanted to get the same size washer that you mentioned, until everyone in another forum shot that idea down the way everyone hear has shot yours down. I found a DeVilbiss with a 13hp Honda, 3700psi, and 4 gpm for...
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    New members we need your help.

    Hello, My name is Scott Yarbrough and I am a Paramedic in South Georgia. I am starting a small pressure washing company to make some money on my days off. Scott Karvonen led me to this site to help me in my quest for pressure washing knowledge. So thanks in advance to all for sharing as Scott...
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