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Input needed re new power washer Walter R. 06-18-2006
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Posted by Walter R. on June 18, 2006, 4:16 pm
I am getting ready to paint my house. Stucco. The paint is about 12 years
old and not in pristine condition.

Harborfreight sells a power washer for 79.99: 2 Hp motor, 1300 PSI, 1.7 GPM

Would something like this be suitable for cleaning stucco and removing dead
paint?

Thanks

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
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Posted by Art on June 18, 2006, 5:32 pm
I doubt it. And stucco can be easily screwed up. Probably for $200 you
could have it done by an experienced pro who won't do damage. But get
someone good.


>I am getting ready to paint my house. Stucco. The paint is about 12 years
>old and not in pristine condition.
>
> Harborfreight sells a power washer for 79.99: 2 Hp motor, 1300 PSI, 1.7
> GPM
>
> Would something like this be suitable for cleaning stucco and removing
> dead paint?
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Walter
> www.rationality.net
> -
>



Posted by Joseph Meehan on June 18, 2006, 6:42 pm
Walter R. wrote:
> I am getting ready to paint my house. Stucco. The paint is about 12
> years old and not in pristine condition.
>
> Harborfreight sells a power washer for 79.99: 2 Hp motor, 1300 PSI,
> 1.7 GPM
> Would something like this be suitable for cleaning stucco and
> removing dead paint?
>
> Thanks

First determine what kind of stucco you have and what condition it is
in. You can easily damage stucco with any power washer.

Second I would recommend renting the proper washer in the ideal size for
the job. Harbor freight stuff can be useful, but it is not usually of very
good quality. Renting a really good unit is going to make that part of your
prep much easier.

Note: My comments are based on the assumption that power washing of any
stucco is a good idea. I do know it is not recommended for some stuccos.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



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