Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Mortar cleanup procedure?
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Vince Y.
07-22-06, 02:49 PM
I'll be getting some Sure-Klean 600 to clean up a sloppy red brick mailbox column job.
Maybe the product instructions will tell me when I go buy it, but should I clean the structure from bottom up, or top down?
I have an aluminum mailbox insert in it, with a black painted door and box rim surrounding. -I'm guessing this acid will foul that finish; any ideas on how to "protect" it during the cleaning?
-Ideas I had were trying to mask it off with some sort of super tape, but maybe the acid will just eat through it. Maybe coat it with grease/vaseline or some other odd-ball idea....
Any advise appreciated....
Maybe the product instructions will tell me when I go buy it, but should I clean the structure from bottom up, or top down?
I have an aluminum mailbox insert in it, with a black painted door and box rim surrounding. -I'm guessing this acid will foul that finish; any ideas on how to "protect" it during the cleaning?
-Ideas I had were trying to mask it off with some sort of super tape, but maybe the acid will just eat through it. Maybe coat it with grease/vaseline or some other odd-ball idea....
Any advise appreciated....
Tscarborough
07-23-06, 05:39 PM
Just follow the intsructions and do not delay any longer than you have to. Mask the metal and keep the entire area wet.