09-18-2017, 09:56 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-18-2017, 09:59 PM by Lounge Lizards.)
In commercial it was okay as it was after hours, but the residential clients complained as I started to strip. 
Seriously, I have only done two strip & seals (as we call it), with my Cimex.
I used the Gray Maxi pads and an Aussie stripper.
Did exactly as I used to with a rotary 30 years ago.
Edges had to be done with a doodle-bug & a black pad.
After the strip, I neutralized, dried & then buffed using the Beige pads.
By buffing, this helped via friction, to heat up & seal the pores in the VCT.
By doing this, you don't waste sealer finish that will soak into the unsealed VCT.
First coat of sealer/finish, I laid right to the edge.
Subsequent coats, I laid a mop width away from the edge to allow for any possible spreading of polish in case someone was going to spray burnish later on.
Hope this helps.
Seriously, I have only done two strip & seals (as we call it), with my Cimex.
I used the Gray Maxi pads and an Aussie stripper.
Did exactly as I used to with a rotary 30 years ago.
Edges had to be done with a doodle-bug & a black pad.
After the strip, I neutralized, dried & then buffed using the Beige pads.
By buffing, this helped via friction, to heat up & seal the pores in the VCT.
By doing this, you don't waste sealer finish that will soak into the unsealed VCT.
First coat of sealer/finish, I laid right to the edge.
Subsequent coats, I laid a mop width away from the edge to allow for any possible spreading of polish in case someone was going to spray burnish later on.
Hope this helps.
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Take me as I am, or watch me as I go.
I'll retire when I can no longer do what I love, or I no longer love what I can do.
Stop moving, start dying........