Spotters (how many)

[EDS]

What on your truck? I have Avenge, a Protien Spotter, PIG and rust re-mover. I should probably get something ammonia based????

I don't even try red spots anymore....(i guess that will change).

 

[jcooper]

Different types of solvents(citrus, acetone type(cobbs), gel) and dye stain removers(reducer/oxidizers).

Add a bar of fels and that's about all we/I need.



Ohh, and a rust remover.

 

[TConway]

Rust, red, wd40, paint thinner, acetone, bar of Fels

 

[dealtimeman]

What tom said plus we carry both of the cti gels for ease of use and for when customers are looking.

 

[Cleanworks]

Volatile solvent in a trigger sprayer for any oily/waxy stains. Rust remover. 2-part eliminate (vanish) for coffee/colored stains.

 

[hogjowl]

All that stuff ^^

 

[Lee Stockwell]

All that stuff ^^

...and lots more.

 

[hogjowl]

For real ... old guys don't have time for typing all this stuff

 

[EDS]

What on earth is wd40 good for as a spotter? Sorry just trying to figure out what I should have on the truck I'm my bag. Ask the pro's....rather then my local distributor...

 

[Lee Stockwell]

WD 40 in gallons, from Lowes, about $25. Spray cans (slightly different formula), available more widely.

Per label directions and website it is useful for many things. Gum, adhesives, grease stains and more.

Rinses easily. I have used it for many years with no problems.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Your distributor will tell you it is dangerous.

 

[Cleanworks]

Carburetor cleaner annihilates chewing gum.

 

[Old Coastie]

A steam iron for removing wax spills. Use their paper towels or napkins as the sorbant. You won't use it but once in a while, but when you do, you'll be glad.

 

[hogjowl]

Scratch that ^^
SO 1980
Wall paper steamer instead.
You can use it on dye stains too.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Scratch that ^^
SO 1980
Wall paper steamer instead.
You can use it on dye stains too.

More goof resistance as well.

 

[Old Coastie]

Using a steamer on red stains makes sense. However, when trying to gently melt and blot wax, would it not wet the paper towels and stop them from absorbing the wax?

 

[hogjowl]

Nobody but you said anything about paper towels

 

[EDS]

Never mind

 

[hogjowl]

I'm still today, after 28 years at this, putting dye stain remover and the steamer on stains that don't respond.

However, I'm successfully removing stains that a towel and clothes iron didn't work on.

The steamer is a tool. You learn how to use it by using it.

 

[SamIam]

Using a steamer on red stains makes sense. However, when trying to gently melt and blot wax, would it not wet the paper towels and stop them from absorbing the wax?

Use a terry towel with the steamer on top or iron.

The towel will absorb all the wax.

 

[hogjowl]

Melt the wax and gun-n-cuff it out

 

[EDS]

gun-n-cuff

?

 

[Old Coastie]

Nobody but you said anything about paper towels

Every so often you are more helpful than a left turn indicator on a goat.


But not just now.

 

[hogjowl]

I really hate long posts.
But here's a brief description.
Use your hydroforce sprayer to shoot hot water into the melted wax and the open end of your vacuum cuff.

 

[hogjowl]

This technique will also remove gum

 

[SamIam]

Ya I usually just take the vacuum off the wand and heat up the wax with steam rinse repeat until it's gone.

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

Volatile solvent in a trigger sprayer for any oily/waxy stains. Rust remover. 2-part eliminate (vanish) for coffee/colored stains.

Do you buy Vanish? Or, do you make your own?

 

[Willy P]

Um- you're all silly billies- boil a friggin' kettle, pour it on the wax , vac off. Repeat as needed. Will not remove the dye but the wax is GONE!

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Um- you're all silly billies- boil a friggin' kettle, pour it on the wax , vac off. Repeat as needed. Will not remove the dye but the wax is GONE!

You do realize good truckmounts easily deliver water hotter than that?

 

[EDS]

Lol