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Old 06-16-2007, 07:05 PM   #1
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Stripping Paint Off Bricks


Anyone had any past experience with this?
I was going to try the traditional Jasco and wirebrush method vs. the newer "Tough 2 Strip " products. Put one man on each and see whos gotten the most done in an hour.

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Old 06-16-2007, 07:06 PM   #2
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Old 06-16-2007, 07:49 PM   #3
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Soda Blasting will be the safest & fastest method for removing paint from brick. Soda is soft and will not damage mortor joints and brick face
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Did you bid it without knowing what to do?
I hope not!
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Plazaman, do you know anyone in the bay area who offers sodablasting? ( I've asked this question before on these forums but haven't gotten an answer...)

Booger - I did not bid it yet and will not until I know the best way forward.
Being the guru that you are, what is your suggestion?
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The only thing I've seen that works well is water/media blasting
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Plazaman, do you know anyone in the bay area who offers sodablasting? ( I've asked this question before on these forums but haven't gotten an answer...)

Booger - I did not bid it yet and will not until I know the best way forward.
Being the guru that you are, what is your suggestion?
http://www.sodablastcontractors.com/....php?cstate=CA

Check there, are any close to the bay area?
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Thanks for the list of contractors. I'll check with the guy whos closest, about 60 miles away.
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let us know how it goes.
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