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So were doing the rumford fp and Im wondering what is the best way to clean fireclay off of the brick?

We've been wiping em down with water and a rag and its been working, but Im wondering if theres an easier way.
 
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I'm probably dating myself here, but all I can remember any kind of Mason cleaning finished product with was varying strengths of Muriatic Acid. You always knew when they were on the job. :furious:
 
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Tscarborough said:
What type fireclay?
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Good question. I guess I never looked, just came on the truck. I wanna say its a plastic type. Its oily on the top when you open the tubs.
 
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6stringmason said:
Good question. I guess I never looked, just came on the truck. I wanna say its a plastic type. Its oily on the top when you open the tubs.
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That sounds like plain old Alsey air set. The best bet is to clean them w/ a water & sponge the same day & protect them after that.



If it's too late that, it may be time to start talking them into a firebrick stain......:whistling
 
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I think most refractory clays will clean up best with water, sponge and good old elbow grease before it sets to hard. We usually wash the box directly after the installation about 2 - 3 times which will remove as much of the clay as possible plus allow the suspended clay to fill the small pores in all the bricks allowing for a uniform color when completed.
 
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superseal said:
6, are you taking pics? you know the brotherhood would appreciate it:thumbsup:
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I've only got a couple pics. Noone had a camera so I had to take the laptop into the tent and snap a few quick. I'll make sure I have a camera when we go back.
 
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