Got a call yesterday to bid this bank building. I assumed it was a stucco/dryvet when I had drove past it previosly, but when I stopped today it's actualy like a hard plastic.. I assume I can clean this just like any other exterior with a 2%-5% mixture. Just wanted to get some opinions if others have dealt with this. Thanks
Ask to do a demo on the building before submitting your bid.
Ray Burke said
Apr 7, 2013
If I had to guess, I'd venture that the stucco was painted with a thick elastomeric type paint. It should clean up like any painted surface, but like Micheal Derose said, do a test area first.
Ryan Freidline said
Apr 7, 2013
Test first
Mike Newhart said
Apr 9, 2013
Thanks for the input guys. I stopped in today and did a test spot. When I applied my solutions it beaded up like it had a wax on it. The solution didn't appear to penetrate the surface at all. It beaded up and ran off without any results. I got a call in to see what the heck this stuff is and what I can use to tackle it.
Mark Fermoyle said
Apr 9, 2013
Might just need to use more surfactant (GreenWash) than normal??
AC Lockyer said
Apr 9, 2013
Russ with South Side Equipment a SoftWash Systems dealer has a product called SNOT that can be added to Green Wash for that SUPER CLING situation.
AC
Mike Newhart said
Apr 10, 2013
I will give Russ a call tomorrow. I just found out it is a aluminum composite.
AC Lockyer said
Apr 10, 2013
Mike Newhart wrote:
I will give Russ a call tomorrow. I just found out it is a aluminum composite.
Make absolutely sure to neutralize the cleaning with Bleach Wash as a final treatment and then rinse with clear / cold water.
Got a call yesterday to bid this bank building. I assumed it was a stucco/dryvet when I had drove past it previosly, but when I stopped today it's actualy like a hard plastic.. I assume I can clean this just like any other exterior with a 2%-5% mixture. Just wanted to get some opinions if others have dealt with this. Thanks
AC
Make absolutely sure to neutralize the cleaning with Bleach Wash as a final treatment and then rinse with clear / cold water.
AC