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Thad · 03-05-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mrwindow

No dout, seems like you'll lose paint on any gutter if you leave a chemical like that on to long. We spray bleach first on really bad gutters, then we use Gutter Zap applied w/ a conforming pad -- note that the dwell time limit for the chemical left on the gutter is super important for fantastic results.

Looks great, Pat!

I got in a bind and had to use some off-the-shelf stuff to clean some gutters. They cleaned up OK but I did notice some milkiness in the brush from dissolved paint.

I like F-13 because if you leave it on too long it just sets the stain back down and you have to rescrub it but it doesn't hurt the paint. It only affects the oxidation.

Vero Under Pressure · 03-05-2010, 03:32 PM

When I clean gutters I always wet them first, spray whatever I have at the time, a sodium hydroxide mix preferably with butyl. Then scrub with a soft bristle brush and rinse. If the gutters are in bad shape to begin with, I let the customer know that the paint will come off. Very rarely does this happen but it does happen.

scottkline · 10-20-2011, 05:57 AM

It looks like you'll lose any gutter paint if you leave a chemical like that in the long term. We chlorine spray channels for the first time really bad, then we use applies Zap channel w / pad adjustment - note that the timeout time limit for the chemical left in the gutter is super important to get results fantastic.

BrandonNC · 10-20-2011, 08:44 AM

Gutter Grenade is the best. That's all I use, and all I'll ever use. Never once had a problem lifting paint off a gutter, except on my own home and I think it was because the gutters weren't metal, I think they were vinyl and they were painted a light tan. I noticed a few spots where the paint had lifted a little.

Other than that the only tricky part to using F13 is keeping it off of masonite and hardy-plank siding. I have had it leave milky spots on a few hardy-plank houses. It's also happened on certain masonite siding. It doesn't do anything to vinyl, so I can scrub to my hearts content with no worry on vinyl homes.

Dublin44 · 12-22-2011, 03:42 PM

Those are some nice pics of patchwork roofing. The old shingles that looked warped and bent are now shiny and straight.

cleansrvc · 12-26-2011, 12:45 PM

I never tried with my self. I always call some professional cleaning service to clean my home interior and also exterior, garden, windows, doors even wooden furnitures. I don't take any risk while cleaning any household items.I damage my costly canvas painting, i try to clean it with wet cloths, and the color of that picture spreads, from that day i never clean my self.

03-05-2010, 03:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Vero Under Pressure Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vero Beach Fl Posts: 502 View My Homepage	When I clean gutters I always wet them first, spray whatever I have at the time, a sodium hydroxide mix preferably with butyl. Then scrub with a soft bristle brush and rinse. If the gutters are in bad shape to begin with, I let the customer know that the paint will come off. Very rarely does this happen but it does happen. __________________ Mel Everett Vero Under Pressure LLC 772-299-5949 Commercial and Residential Low Pressure Roof Cleaning www.verounderpressure.com

10-20-2011, 05:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
scottkline Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	It looks like you'll lose any gutter paint if you leave a chemical like that in the long term. We chlorine spray channels for the first time really bad, then we use applies Zap channel w / pad adjustment - note that the timeout time limit for the chemical left in the gutter is super important to get results fantastic. __________________ Portland gutter cleaning

10-20-2011, 08:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
BrandonNC Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 30 View My Homepage	Gutter Grenade is the best. That's all I use, and all I'll ever use. Never once had a problem lifting paint off a gutter, except on my own home and I think it was because the gutters weren't metal, I think they were vinyl and they were painted a light tan. I noticed a few spots where the paint had lifted a little. Other than that the only tricky part to using F13 is keeping it off of masonite and hardy-plank siding. I have had it leave milky spots on a few hardy-plank houses. It's also happened on certain masonite siding. It doesn't do anything to vinyl, so I can scrub to my hearts content with no worry on vinyl homes. __________________ Brandon Clancy Premier Property Services Pressure Washing Raleigh NC Power Washing Raleigh NC Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC Gutter Cleaning Raleigh NC 919-645-8530 Last edited by BrandonNC; 10-20-2011 at 08:44 AM.. Reason: typo

12-22-2011, 03:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dublin44 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	Those are some nice pics of patchwork roofing. The old shingles that looked warped and bent are now shiny and straight. __________________ Roofing Washington DC \| Home Improvement Contractors in Baltimore

12-26-2011, 12:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
cleansrvc Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2	I never tried with my self. I always call some professional cleaning service to clean my home interior and also exterior, garden, windows, doors even wooden furnitures. I don't take any risk while cleaning any household items.I damage my costly canvas painting, i try to clean it with wet cloths, and the color of that picture spreads, from that day i never clean my self. __________________ housecleaning san Francisco

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