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Mar 24, 2023 at 07:05 PM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

What is a good way to clean inside of hopper ? It has a gray scum thats hard to get off . Any ideas or suggestions ?

Replied on Sat, Mar 25, 2023 at 12:35 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

What did you haul?

Replied on Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 09:13 PM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

I powerwash the inside of mine. Bad spots need to be gently scraped and stiff brush used. If this builds up for you often make sure your tarp is tight, has no holes or rips in it, make sure the seams underneath are recaulked as needed where wheel spray can work its way in between the sheet edges and the inside of the trailer can be waxed to help prevent buildup. And obviously don't load when it's raining. To check for holes in the tarp, leave it closed and open your hopper doors, crawl under and look up at the tarp. Gorilla waterproof patch and seal tape is the absolute best tarp repair out there. Clean area with alcohol first. Hope this helps!
Replied on Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 08:16 AM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Sounds like calcium was loaded on wet slopes. Usually, a pressure washer will remove it. If not try scrubbing it with a broom and soapy water. More info would help to know what the product was
Replied on Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 08:16 AM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

Wax sounds like a good idea. What type of wax could be used? Sprayed on?
Replied on Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 06:24 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Quote: "Wax sounds like a good idea. What type of wax could be used? Sprayed on?"

If you are looking for a quick way just use some wash & wax when you powerwash, this will also help get off some of the stuck on gunk. I've used a spray on ceramic wax before, just spray on and wipe excess off, seemed to help a little with DDG'S in the summer.
Replied on Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 06:24 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

Haul mostly grain, some feed commodities . I did load in the rain last week as well .

Replied on Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 08:20 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Quote: "Wax sounds like a good idea. What type of wax could be used? Sprayed on?"

I have read of guys using paste wax, but just imagining trying to apply that makes me want to crawl back in bed. Personally, I am going to try the spray on next time I wash mine out.

Replied on Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 08:20 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Quote: "Sounds like calcium was loaded on wet slopes. Usually, a pressure washer will remove it. If not try scrubbing it with a broom and soapy water. More info would help to know what the product was"

Any dust that sticks when loaded in the rain will do this. I haul wheat midds mostly and midd dust is like glue. Although I think corn dust is the worst, lol...
Replied on Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 02:14 PM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Wax/ I just have them spray wax when i get washouts. I dont know if it helps, but when i dump, i never have any residue. I haul ingredients.
Replied on Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 08:28 PM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

Oh my gosh, the red check bandit found their way to this thread too🤦‍♂️ What could possibly wrong with any of these responses?/🤷