[asphaltgambler]

Hi all - have a question related to brick masonry cleaning / restoring. The front of my home is all brick and it is looking faded and dull. I know it's not supposed look like car paint but I believe it is sun faded (possibly).

The home was built 16 years ago and the bricks are light red and fairly even toned - but look 'faded'. That side of the house faces the west and gets all the sun from 1:00pm on. I've tried basically washing small area with water / soap and scrub brush - really no difference.

I've been told that acid washing gets good results but kills the grass and plants from the run-off. Also there seems to be many clear 'sealers' that you can apply to make the color 'pop'. But I don't want a glossy look, just brighter, more natural color.

Anyone here have this issue and tried process(s) that works?