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Title: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: wightsurf on June 22, 2011, 09:30:03 pm
How do those of you that use this brush get on with it on leaded ?
On some types it seems as though it's  catch ing the lead .It's not the angle of the brush but the bristle seem to ridgid.
I'm thinking about getting a different brush for houses with lead as i don't trust
the way it catches all the time.

thoughts please  ???
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: Alex Gardiner on June 22, 2011, 09:37:26 pm
How do those of you that use this brush get on with it on leaded ?
On some types it seems as though it's  catch ing the lead .It's not the angle of the brush but the bristle seem to ridgid.
I'm thinking about getting a different brush for houses with lead as i don't trust
the way it catches all the time.

thoughts please  ???

Are you using the White (medium) or the Black (soft) Xtreme brush. For leaded windows I would recommend the softer black Xtreme brush.
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: TomCrowther on June 22, 2011, 09:43:53 pm
I use a black extreme and it gives a perfect result on leaded windows. In fact I use it on everything now apart from conny roofs.
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: mci services on June 22, 2011, 10:02:06 pm
I use the white on leaded with no problems, but I can see how the black would be better.

now just to high jack the thread what super light for cladding cleaning? Alex anyone
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: G & M on June 22, 2011, 10:08:52 pm
what did you just say stu?
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: mci services on June 22, 2011, 10:12:12 pm
what did you just say stu?

can't remember, why?

Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: Alex Gardiner on June 22, 2011, 10:39:21 pm
I use the white on leaded with no problems, but I can see how the black would be better.

now just to high jack the thread what super light for cladding cleaning? Alex anyone

We do not have one specifically for this at the moment, although the flocked Super-Lite or the soft Xtreme would both be fine as long as it was not a highly polished delicate surface. The new Radius-Sill soft brush  would do a very good job and is soft enough for delicate surfaces.

If it is a very delicate highly polished cladding then a Vikan flocked brush would be the best as these are designed for 'soft' vehicle paintwork.
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: mci services on June 22, 2011, 10:46:36 pm
thanks Alex, no nothing fancy just an industrial unit done every six months I have just picked up and it is pretty clean anyway, Thanks
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on June 22, 2011, 11:19:05 pm
listen extreme soft
the black one cleans everything
superbly end ov
iv i cant clean it wiv my extreme
it cant be cleaned end ov
alex feel free to send me
many freebies pmsl  ;D ;D ;D
just to say best brush bar none
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: dazmond on June 22, 2011, 11:29:30 pm
i find the SL DT flocked brush the best on leaded and the black extreme a close second.i have a white SL DT MONO and it drags quite a bit on leaded so i just use it for conny roofs and fascia/soffit cleaning now.


regards


dazmond
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: Mike #1 on June 23, 2011, 05:49:25 am
i us the white one no problems at all,   just dont press on as hard and it wont catch the lead
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: STEVE-UK on June 23, 2011, 07:33:23 am
Alex.. do you have a 0 degree xtreme brush in the pipe line as im not keen on angle of the bristles on the existing extreme

when is your 61 foot pole back in stock?
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: Alex Gardiner on June 23, 2011, 08:44:20 am
Alex.. do you have a 0 degree xtreme brush in the pipe line as im not keen on angle of the bristles on the existing extreme

when is your 61 foot pole back in stock?

We do not currently have a 0° degree Xtreme in the pipeline - send me an email on alex@agardiner.co.uk detailing which way 0° is required.

61ft poles should be back with us in 2-3 weeks, but worth checking with the Office as they have the pre-order lists.
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: wightsurf on June 23, 2011, 07:04:39 pm
I am using the White one. I have tried splaying the brush out by pushing harder on the glass on the lower windows and this does actually reduce the catchy feeling.But i have to be carefull when srubbing the glass.
I know in the desription it says medium and soft bristles but it's called a standard white.I would say that it is not suitable for leaded. The bristles are very ridgid and although a good brush it does seem to feel like it will catch the lead.
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: SB Cleaning on June 23, 2011, 08:01:46 pm
I have the black one and the white one, the black is better on leaded glass but i think the white one is a better all rounder ;)
Title: Re: Xtrem brush on leaded ??
Post by: wightsurf on June 23, 2011, 08:58:35 pm
I think i will go back to my trusted Salmon for the leaded  ;D