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M.c.s

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softwash or tfr
« on: November 05, 2021, 06:33:56 pm »
how are you doing conny roofs at present.
 iam using tfr

i have one tomorrow   but iam thinking 1 to 4 softwash with sufactant  i have some ready mixed already but never done it that way  i use it for slabs and  black spot  does anyone do this  or just stick to tfr or virasol

dd

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2021, 07:03:58 pm »
How do you apply it?

If using a back pack I don't think the softwash mix is supposed to be good for the pump.

I just use virosl but from what others post I guess softwash would give better results.

M.c.s

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2021, 07:19:04 pm »
How do you apply it?

If using a back pack I don't think the softwash mix is supposed to be good for the pump.

I just use virosl but from what others post I guess softwash would give better results.


i use back pack most times and flush good afterwards    but ise a downstream when i use the petrol washer

Splash & dash

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2021, 10:34:09 pm »
If the roof is just dirty a 10-1 virosol mix works fine , if it’s green with algi and white plastic is going grey then a 6-1 hypo mix applied through trolly or back pack will kill it off , just rinse fresh water through the backpack after and they will be fine .

M.c.s

  • Posts: 64
Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2021, 10:47:22 pm »
If the roof is just dirty a 10-1 virosol mix works fine , if it’s green with algi and white plastic is going grey then a 6-1 hypo mix applied through trolly or back pack will kill it off , just rinse fresh water through the backpack after and they will be fine .
If the roof is just dirty a 10-1 virosol mix works fine , if it’s green with algi and white plastic is going grey then a 6-1 hypo mix applied through trolly or back pack will kill it off , just rinse fresh water through the backpack after and they will be fine .


Thanks I will use 6 to 1. From now on

Splash & dash

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2021, 08:19:09 pm »
If the roof is just dirty a 10-1 virosol mix works fine , if it’s green with algi and white plastic is going grey then a 6-1 hypo mix applied through trolly or back pack will kill it off , just rinse fresh water through the backpack after and they will be fine .
If the roof is just dirty a 10-1 virosol mix works fine , if it’s green with algi and white plastic is going grey then a 6-1 hypo mix applied through trolly or back pack will kill it off , just rinse fresh water through the backpack after and they will be fine .


Thanks I will use 6 to 1. From now on




4-1 for  render is fine  but for   glass and plastic 6-1 is strong enough evan that can turn white plastic yellow but after a good rinse and a couple of hours it will return to white 👍

james peters

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2021, 09:17:58 am »
I  have found that even about 15 to 1 softwash mix works better than TFR.

M.c.s

  • Posts: 64
Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2021, 10:44:55 am »
thanks for the input  i found the 1 to 6  bit strong so i did  1 to 10  the roof wasnt that bad only 4 years since last clean so it was just dirty        i will leave  it  1 to 8 i f its 4 years or above.
   i will just keep 2 drums in van  premixed   1 to 4 and 1 to 10

mac74

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2021, 06:51:14 pm »
 Does anyone still use G101 on con roofs?

JandS

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2021, 07:48:37 pm »
Ubik all day long for me.
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

Splash & dash

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2021, 09:14:46 pm »
Ubik all day long for me.


Having used virosol for over 15 years on conservatory roofs with very good results, we now hypo them more often than not , I have found it whitens the plastics no end , kills all the algi  under all the seals and in the gutters and generally is quicker cleaning , only a weak mix is needed , we are now favouring this method with gfs cleans as well , find it will quite often remove the grey from old white plastics .

jim bean

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2021, 11:11:59 pm »
Will a pump sprayer be ok to use with a weak hypo mix ?

Smudger

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2021, 11:44:31 pm »
Only the quality ones with Viton seals

IK Sprayers or Kwazar

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

JandS

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2021, 05:07:28 pm »
Don't fancy spraying hypo at gutter level on even a slightly windy day.
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

Splash & dash

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2021, 07:46:49 pm »
Don't fancy spraying hypo at gutter level on even a slightly windy day.


If it’s windy apply it through a wfp brush no drift at all

james peters

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2021, 08:51:52 pm »
Ubik all day long for me.


Having used virosol for over 15 years on conservatory roofs with very good results, we now hypo them more often than not , I have found it whitens the plastics no end , kills all the algi  under all the seals and in the gutters and generally is quicker cleaning , only a weak mix is needed , we are now favouring this method with gfs cleans as well , find it will quite often remove the grey from old white plastics .

I dont do a lot of fascias and gutters, conny roofs  these days , only for my regular wc customers  , but since using a weak hypo mix it literally halves the time and scrubbing effort .
and IMO  better results .
I just make sure of safe surroundings first .
I find even a 15 to 1 ratio mix better than TFR


jim bean

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2021, 11:40:11 pm »
Don't fancy spraying hypo at gutter level on even a slightly windy day.

Yes I hear you
I hate using hypo at the best of times but if it is as good as said maybe worth it
Apply it with a wfp brush through dipping in a mix? I would have been using pump sprayer connected to wfp and fan jets to apply
Surely if washed out pretty much straight after all would be fine? Going to test on Friday on a bungalow Fsg and con roof see how good it is to tfr. Old clothes abs goggles at the ready

jim bean

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #17 on: November 10, 2021, 11:50:09 pm »
I’ll test it on my £10 pump sprayer and just rinse it out thoroughly after . It has handled tfr almost neat sometimes for the last year so ain’t worth spending £70 if this will do the job… if it ruins this I’ll get an ik sprayer ☝️🤣🤷‍♂️

james peters

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2021, 08:07:39 am »
I’ll test it on my £10 pump sprayer and just rinse it out thoroughly after . It has handled tfr almost neat sometimes for the last year so ain’t worth spending £70 if this will do the job… if it ruins this I’ll get an ik sprayer ☝️🤣🤷‍♂️

I  use my back pack , and rinse  it thoroughly after use, had no problems so far , mind , I do have a few back packs  to hand.

NWH

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Re: softwash or tfr
« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2021, 10:18:27 am »
I would think you do find it better than TFR it’s not a lot stronger than fairy liquid is it ?