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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: SB Cleaning on May 17, 2011, 06:46:29 pm

Title: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: SB Cleaning on May 17, 2011, 06:46:29 pm
I have just ordered the black one it says it comes with a built in scraper are they any good?
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: ian1972 on May 17, 2011, 06:53:13 pm
The brush is great on maintenance cleans but I using a different brush for first cleans and scrapper is pointless unless u got the carbn gooseneck that's supposed go with it
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: BORBRYCE on May 17, 2011, 07:14:08 pm
Even then the scrapper is next to useless.
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on May 17, 2011, 08:33:45 pm
without doubt the best brush on the
market makes my supa lite dual trim
feel like the heavist vikan ever  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Alex Gardiner on May 17, 2011, 08:52:19 pm
Even then the scrapper is next to useless.

If used with the pole at angle of 45° and the brush head turned upside down the scraper will engage with the glass quite effectively. In usual use I just angle it upside down on to one corner of the scraper and find that this is sufficient.

Within a few weeks there will be a smaller brush socket attachment which will allow the scraper to be utilised even with a plastic angle adapter fitted.

To be honest though any plastic scraper is going to have a limited efficiency when compared with a proper metal scraper blade. When having these built we decided it was worth having it on the brush as opposed to not having it on - better than nothing!
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: BORBRYCE on May 17, 2011, 09:03:46 pm
It is a fine cleaning brush and I use it daily. The weight is superb to work with but the bow on the stalk makes all but the very edge of the machined part scraper useless. I will however buy more when needed.
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Alex Gardiner on May 17, 2011, 09:10:21 pm
It is a fine cleaning brush and I use it daily. The weight is superb to work with but the bow on the stalk makes all but the very edge of the machined part scraper useless. I will however buy more when needed.

Glad to hear it's getting regular use  :) - The latest batches do not have this slight bow on the stock.
Even with a slight bow on the stock (I also have several older brushes), I can still get all of the scraper face in contact with the glass, but I have to step back slightly to get the right angle on the pole.
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on May 17, 2011, 09:47:09 pm
alex its a superb brush
iand i for one will b having more ;D ;D
feel free to send em me  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Hedgehog on May 18, 2011, 07:25:06 am
It is a fine cleaning brush and I use it daily. The weight is superb to work with but the bow on the stalk makes all but the very edge of the machined part scraper useless. I will however buy more when needed.

Glad to hear it's getting regular use  :) - The latest batches do not have this slight bow on the stock.
Even with a slight bow on the stock (I also have several older brushes), I can still get all of the scraper face in contact with the glass, but I have to step back slightly to get the right angle on the pole.

When will the new brushes be available (where the scraper can be used with the standard plastic socket).
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Alex Gardiner on May 18, 2011, 07:33:02 am
Should be 2 weeks tops.
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Hedgehog on May 18, 2011, 07:38:26 am
Was going to order one today so will wait for the new batch if its only 2 weeks. Many thanks
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: dave0123 on May 19, 2011, 01:14:31 am
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if used with the pole at angle of 45° and the brush head turned upside down the scraper will engage with the glass quite effectively. In usual use I just angle it upside down on to one corner of the scraper and find that this is sufficient.

I use the black with with the normal socket and have used the scraper about twice for removing really hard bird muck to one side like alex said and it does work fine.
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Mike #1 on May 20, 2011, 07:18:25 am
does anybody know if it is possible to fit the socket with the scraper to the standard super-lite brush range dont really want to buy another one when i already have 3 superlite's
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: BORBRYCE on May 20, 2011, 07:59:49 am
It's not a socket mate. The extreme brush is angled all along it's top side to make it scrape when turned upsidedown. You turn it upsidedown by turning your pole 180 degrees, you don't have to take the brush of or anything.
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Mike #1 on May 20, 2011, 08:08:46 am
cheers ronnie , i assumed wrong as on ebay there is a plastic AD with scrubbing pad which you need to flip over to use its a tebuk product , under ebay shops rswindowcleaning though it might be similar , £22.00 it was be better off buying extreme brush if i feel i need to , thanks again
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: SB Cleaning on May 20, 2011, 03:39:00 pm
First day with the Extreme today and im impressed :)

It feels so light and easy to work with, i think im gonna buy the white one now as well ;D

Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on May 20, 2011, 04:41:42 pm
The Xtreme brushes are fantastic! I'm knocking time off jobs left right & centre by using them. It makes you realise that you never actually needed a brush any bigger or heavier in the first place! ;)
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: steven ainger on May 20, 2011, 05:32:08 pm
Ive just received my new extreme brush anc carbon goose neck, and fitted it to my slx. Goodbye aqua-dapter
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Nathanael Jones on May 20, 2011, 06:06:45 pm
Ive just received my new extreme brush anc carbon goose neck, and fitted it to my slx. Goodbye aqua-dapter

Aqua adapter have made a fitting so you can use it with the carbon gooseneck. :)
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: steven ainger on May 20, 2011, 06:48:56 pm
Ive just received my new extreme brush anc carbon goose neck, and fitted it to my slx. Goodbye aqua-dapter

Aqua adapter have made a fitting so you can use it with the carbon gooseneck. :)







Yes i know,

But the reason for me getting the extreme was to simply reduse the weight
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Mike #1 on May 20, 2011, 08:57:21 pm
which brush is everybody using the extreme standard or wide and is there as many bristles
 on each brush as the standard superlite mono brush single trim , cheers mike
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Lee GLS on May 20, 2011, 09:00:30 pm
Standard, not as may bristles as a normal SL
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Mike #1 on May 21, 2011, 08:19:28 am
lee do you  feel its as good as the standard superlite  and do you use yours with plastic AD,   really keen on getting one  now as i need a few other things from gardiners sooner than 2wks
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Lee GLS on May 21, 2011, 10:57:05 am
I think it's much better than a standard SL, I can only compare it to the SL mono's but the bristles are softer and require far less pressure on the brush. And I use with a plastic Angle adapter

 I now use the White xtreme for everything.
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: dave0123 on May 21, 2011, 11:45:49 am
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I now use the White xtreme for everything.


The wide one or standard?
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Lee GLS on May 21, 2011, 12:06:36 pm
Standard one.
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: james stanley on May 21, 2011, 04:28:45 pm
Get the standard sl dual trim flocked black brush . The extreme is not rugged enough for my liking ;D
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Mike #1 on May 21, 2011, 07:10:11 pm
cheers lee mate , james i already have standard superlite dual flocked dont like it , i have a dual and single trim mono brushes prefer single mono
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on May 21, 2011, 07:13:23 pm
cheers lee mate , james i already have standard superlite dual flocked dont like it , i have a dual and single trim mono brushes prefer single mono

I can almost guarantee you'll like the white Xtreme if you like the ST mono.

Once you use it you'll see why! ;)
Title: Re: Sl Extreme brush
Post by: Mike #1 on May 22, 2011, 08:48:00 am
thanks lads really interested in the scraper capability thats why i am keen on buying one

bird muck has been a pain lately really need something that can shift  it fast and easy   :D :D :D