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    Powerwashing business questions

    Unfortnately, I am in a partnership with my best friend of over 30 years. One way to destroy a friendship? Go into business together. These guys are right. You are working for him or he is working for you. Simple as that. Guess which side I'm on?
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    Wax on vinyl siding

    Mark - Send me an email - bcorns@hydroblastpressurecleaning.com
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    New Business Need Marketing Ideas....

    I assume that you designed a card for your business? Cheaper? Depends on who you used and the quality of your postcard. Both physical quality as well as the content and your call to action on it. Did you target your core demographic? A mailing list doesn't really tell you much other than...
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    Wax on vinyl siding

    Mark - I would not add wax to your house wash mix, just as Ken has stated. Get rid of the X-Jet and look into downstreaming. We use Simple Cherry, mixed with 12.5% SH, and water, mixed in 5ers. Downstreamed on and rinsed. Kills all mold and mildew. We apply a warm wax after cleaning...
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    New Business Need Marketing Ideas....

    You "bought" direct mailers? Most design postcards, target their audience, and mail through repeated mailings. Not sure what you mean...
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    Simple Cherry mix...

    Google chemical distributors in your area for 12.5% SH. Use it with Simple Cherry, downstream it. You can mix the amount you need and will be very happy with the results. As Russ stated, don't use it on aluminum...
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    Surface cleaning...

    We prewet surface, apply a sodium hydroxide product (F18), clean with SC, and then mist oxalic or SH when done. Beautiful every time.
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    Sodium Hydroxide Mix

    I do not use beads - I use F-18 from pressuretek.com or downstream PowerSolve directly. 6-8 oz per gallon, applied straight with a pump sprayer should give you a good starting point. You can go hotter if you need to depending on the difficulty of the sealer you are stripping. No, a percarb...
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    Sodium Hydroxide Mix

    Oldtimer - Most of the store-bought "cleaners" are ineffective and over-priced. The same ingredients can be bought directly and for much less. I am not a back-yard chemist. I read the MSDS sheets and know what I am dealing with...
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    Ladder Saver

    Been discussed at length. Try a 0030 or 0040 tip. Same thing - and only $7.
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    Nearly New PW Trailer System

    Still for sale? Will you part it?
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    Chalk ????????????

    Not trying to being an ass but you really should learn the proper way to clean before you damage someone's property. Research the proper chemicals to clean (there are several that will remove oxidation easily) as well as the proper PSI to clean vinyl. Under 300 PSI is ideal. With 2600 PSI...
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    Chalk ????????????

    It is called oxidation. 2600 PSI? Are you serious. Not the right way to clean. Do some research before someone sues you for damages - seriously.
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    Opinions before I purchase machine

    Its not the PSI, its the GPM. Neither of those machines is professional equipment - it is homeowner quality. If I was looking to hire you and you rolled one of those up to my property, I would think twice. You aren't a 'professional' at that point, just hired labor IMO. If you have been...
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    Hello Everyone

    Spend the money for a high quality website and learn SEO (or pay someone who knows what they are doing) to get it ranked. Make some quality marketing materials (postcards, doorhangers, flyers) - may try Keith at KBKGraphx - he makes great stuff that many of us use with great returns. Good...
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    Sodium Hydroxide Mix

    Oxalic. Buy it straight at a chemical distributor. $55 for a 50 lb. bag or you can buy it from Bob at pressuretek.com - mix what you need...
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    Nearly New PW Trailer System

    $22K for 16 hours use? Your price is a little high, even for the great condition. Consider $12K?
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    Please take all my Miami Clients

    Is this for real?
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    Surface Washer Pricing

    You used your SC on your roof? Uhhh, no.
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    Need To Know Everything Regarding Post Construction Cleanup

    Yeah, anything you can provide. Basically, pointers on how to land the work. I got the cleaning thing down...
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