Little Rust Removal Job

Little rust removal job that @Grizz and I tackled today. I’d washed the home several weeks ago and have been waiting for HVAC people to replace the rusted out drain pan that caused the problem. Guys, there is big money in getting proficient in these specialty type cleanings. Learn the processes and get the right tools and chemicals.

This was done with F9.

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This is more of a Restoration, agree good easy money

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@Racer

Would you care to share the ball park pricing?

Very nice. Did you have to do that whole side of the roof to blend it in?

Great learning experience!

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No, so far, lol. I blended it in a little on just that one section. After all was said and done I may could have done some more because we had to hit the really bad parts of the roof rust 6-7 times in a fairly narrow strip. But it was still wet when I left so hard to really tell then and there are some large trees around, so I want to see what it looks like in a couple of months.

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We used about $65 in material and were there about 90 minutes.

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So…how much did you charge? $150?

LOL, you must live in FL. You need to read the whole thread. 90 min for 2 guys and $65 in product for $150. No.

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He spent more than that on feeding and supplying gatorades to @Grizz all day.

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I am assuming 300-350. I bet you chould charge more because it looks so bad.

@Racer Was the rust just on the surface of the glass? I’ve never seen that before. Did it just wipe clean or did you use f9 on it. Im Just talking about the glass not the rest of the frame and siding. Looks great btw.

Yes. If you see the overflow above, it dropped it about 6" from the siding right there and I guess over the years it did build up on the lower part of glass with some splatter about 1/2 way up bottom pane. So the procedure is mist the glass with water, and then mist the F9 on it starting from the bottom up, using a 2-1 water to f9 ratio. Wait a few min and repeat f9 a couple more times. Don’t let dry. Once it’s gone, wash with soap and water.
It worked like a charm on the glass, in fact most was gone after just 2 applications. About the same process on the Hardie board.

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LOL, he’s actually a pretty cheap date. He’s learned that I rarely stop to drink or eat so he brings his own supplies.

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Why not oxalic?
It is cheaper

Because it’s more predictable and there are specific procedures for use. This was a million dollar house, didn’t want to be guessing. Why don’t you use a Predator, cheaper than a Honda.

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Fair enough

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I remember him posting that picture the other day of a packet of peanut butter crackers in his hand while he was working with you…lol

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:arrow_up: He did say for two guys. Plus, you’re on a roof so my price would go up some just for that. As risk rises so does price. Always add in a “pain in the rear” factor. This isn’t a basic house wash. Not everyone has the knowledge to remove something like that so you can demand higher prices. That’s why it’s so important for people to constantly read old threads on here and learn everything they can. There’s a reason why everyone is always telling the new guys on here that. The ones who follow the advice are the ones who seem to stick around the forum and have a successful business.

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@Racer which F9 product did you use?
Im going to pick some up to try…but they make several.