The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:57 pm**

Hi guys,

Hope we're all enjoying this beautiful weather!!

I have a customer who has laid some of our Blue/Black slate and pointed with Easipoint. The lad that did the pointing spilled a load of the Easipoint onto the paving and then tried to wipe it off with a cloth and essentially has just smeared it all over the show.

Usually I would recommend Lithofin Builder's Clean for this but they have tried brick acid scrubbed in with a stiff brush and this hasn't worked, as far as I understand these products are basically the same thing. He says that it seems to have improved the staining on a few slabs but the majority are no better.

Anybody got any ideas on the best course of action here? Thanks in advance!!

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:58 pm**

There are a few piccies here -

http://s1078.photobucket.com/albums/w491/becwalley/

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:15 pm**

Cue Roger

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:13 pm**

if it is slate i would try strong hydrochloric acid on a test slab first
you can get the 30% stuff from swimming pool supply shops
always pre wet any area to be acid cleaned and use PPE
(i know this because of a balls up i did the other week,i put acid onto dry slabs and it etched them immediately)
maybe apply with a sponge then wash off with lots of clean water
roger will have the definitive answer of course
LLL

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:07 pm**

Sounds easier to replace them

Posted: **Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:28 pm**

Cheers for the replies guys, I'll pass them on to the customer! x

Posted: **Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:37 pm**

Actually, one last quick question!

LLL, did you dilute this 10:1? I'm guessing it can't be used neat?
Pre-wetting noted! Always best to learn from someone else's mistakes;)
Really appreciate the advice on here

Posted: **Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:11 pm**

i used it neat for a fast action
full PPE must be used
a whiff of the gas nearly blows your nose off
LLL

Posted: **Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:11 pm**

Thanks LLL! Have told the customer so hopefully he will be able to sort it

Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:47 am**

This product would be a better and safer option then the 32% hydrochloric acid as it is a blend of acids.

http://www.steintec.co.uk/product/175/cement_stain_remover

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Easipoint stains on slate