How To Get Gum Off Of Concrete
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Can anyone tell me how they remove gum from concrete? I own a cold water unit 3500psi 4gpm. Is in that location a special chemical to loosen up the glue? I cleaned a small pad one time that had gum all over it and it took a long time to become that mucilage off with my wand that was nigh 1/4" away from it using directly water. I was asked to do a sidewalk in front of a shopping heart that had alot of gum and kind of shyed away from information technology due to the experience that I had from the last chore.
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You demand hot water to get the mucilage up. When I practice Commercial flat work I powerwash with a 3000psi hot h2o powerwasher gear up at about 190 degree's. The hot h2o just pops the gum right upwardly. If you are going to use a common cold water machine its non worth doing these type jobs considering its going to have way to long.
If y'all can't afford a hot h2o powerwasher at this time you lot can purchase a Hot Box to attached to your powerwasher to go the hot water that you will need.
Hot h2o is a must for gum removal..
- #iii
Hot h2o does work the best, and with the to the lowest degree effort.
Did y'all try a 15 degree Yellowish [hello] tip or a turbo nozzle? DO Non use a 0 (crimson) tip. You lot will ruin the top surface of the concrete.
The colder it gets outside the easier the gum should be to remove. Don't desire to be in 32 F atmospheric condition though.
Regardless if y'all are using a hot or cold machine, y'all must be enlightened of what is happening on the surface. Adjust you distance as needed. Also keep in mind is that a shadow of the remove mucilage will generaly remain. The shadows should fade with frequent cleanings
Keep in mind you should accuse more for the initial cleaning. You lot can discount some what on regular or quarterly cleanings since they should go easier.
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Cheers for the replys. Yes I used the green tip but still took a while. Do you lot employ a apartment surface cleaner or practice you practice information technology with a wand? Where tin can I get a hot box and would I be able to use it with my portable pressure washer? I have an excel 3500 4gpm that was purchased from dwelling house depot. I am also looking to buy a flat surface cleaner. Tin can you lot tell me whats a adept brand to purchase. I'grand looking for probably a 20".
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Marking,
Would I exist able to claw up a hot box to my portable pressure washer? And if yes, where tin can I buy one? Which flat surface cleaner works better, the hover or the castor model
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Alan,
Thanks for the correction old bud. At present I have to admit I am color blind! LOL!
- #xiv
Tin anyone tell me where I tin buy a hot box for my portable pressure washer? I take a devilbliss 3500 4gpm that was bought from dwelling depot.
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Can someone tell me where I tin purchase a hot box for my devilbliss 3500 4gpm portable washer
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To remove gum with a common cold water unit: Purchase some freeze spray from a Radio Shack or Walmart. Spray the gum, then remove with you pressure washer. I use 25 caste tip. It is a lilliputian more piece of work but it does work. If you are going to remove a lot of gum, and so like everyone else is maxim, hot water works best and fastest. To remove the shadow from glue I use the EATOILS BT200 degreaser and dothis:
I have found that the best approach for Glue Residual is to spray the rest with mineral spirits, castor with a stiff brush so spray with BT200â„¢ and water â€" iii:i(3 parts h2o to 1 role BT200â„¢), brush again and leave.
Sometimes the rest is from a tougher chemical compound that is harder to remove so apply Goof offâ„¢ instead of mineral spirits.
If you are still left with a residue try some vinegar on the spot â€" embrace it and let it sit for virtually 5 minutes, so brush with a tooth brush, spray with the BT200â„¢ mixture and Ability Wash the spot.
Source: https://powerwashnetwork.com/index.php?threads/how-do-you-remove-gum-from-concrete.7200/
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