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Title: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: bobplum on February 18, 2015, 08:44:42 pm
As the title says, it seems to have gone quite on this subject, still not decided whether to buy or not ???
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Clever Forum Name on February 18, 2015, 08:54:55 pm
They offer a money back guarantee all bar postage. So you having nothing to lose apart from your eyesight i mean postage.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: kempy on February 18, 2015, 09:17:55 pm
Like already stated , we do offer a refund .
So far I think weve refunded just once and that was because they use Di after the tank.

Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Paul erithwc on February 18, 2015, 09:23:54 pm
Bought some earlier so i will see what its like next week.

You can't judge a product without using it  ;)

Paul
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: capn sparkle on February 18, 2015, 09:25:04 pm
Ohhhhhhhhh!!! THAT Vision!
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: kevincoggan on February 18, 2015, 09:26:35 pm
Like already stated , we do offer a refund .
So far I think weve refunded just once and that was because they use Di after the tank.


which i am very much on solving this and i think that the solution is around two or three months away-still testing
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Smudger on February 18, 2015, 09:31:59 pm
Just finished our first bottle, the guys like it, no complaints, plecibo or not the work rate has also increased  ;D

Buying more  :-\

Trying gg4 on the strength of dave Willis  :o

Darran
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Dave Willis on February 18, 2015, 10:11:17 pm
still using GG4 no problems, 2ml for every 100l Let us know how you get on either way.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Bungle on February 18, 2015, 11:37:47 pm
still using GG4 no problems, 2ml for every 100l Let us know how you get on either way.

I have some gg4 on order. Will try it out in a  25l trolley barrel on my own house first.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: SB Cleaning on February 19, 2015, 08:12:07 am
To early to tell for me but I will say that some windows I usually get spotting with haven't been a problem since using vision and I'm sure the glass looks cleaner..but it might just be me thinking it ;D
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Small but perfectley formed on February 19, 2015, 09:00:09 am
it does make the windows shine, i also love it for Trad work i mix 10ml in 240 ml ecover washing up liquid then i put in 250ml liquid sop dispenser put about 10-13 pumps in 8l to 10l pure in bucket.
Only problem i have is the gas water heater is temperamental with vision in water don't no wether coincidence.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Dave Willis on February 19, 2015, 09:54:24 am
Why would you trad clean with it at £60 a litre ???

You can buy ecover for £2.50 a litre. Nuts
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Small but perfectley formed on February 19, 2015, 11:39:17 am
Dave 10 ml in 240 ml it last at least a month it only costs pence per bucket ???
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: duncan h on February 19, 2015, 12:49:40 pm
Love the shine. Not so good on rinsing. Looks like ill be using it for quite some time to come. Hot days may be different
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Mike #1 on February 19, 2015, 12:58:45 pm
8 weeks of use and can defo tell the difference nice shine to plastics and my work rate is up . 

I only add one push of the plunger to 400ltrs of water daily hardly any bubbles at least not to hinder rinsing and still get a good glide across makes leaded windows easier to clean
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: kempy on February 19, 2015, 09:32:15 pm
Nice one .
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Barryy on February 19, 2015, 11:30:40 pm
still using GG4 no problems, 2ml for every 100l Let us know how you get on either way.
Hi Dave, I'd be very interested in finding out how you get on using GG4. I presume you explained in a previous thread the benefits of using it in your pure water. I had a quick look back but couldn't find anything, do you have a link to a relevant thread?
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Dave Willis on February 20, 2015, 07:44:52 am
Oh gosh, there was loads, here's one      http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=192726.0

this was the first one   http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=192411.0


I don't have any conclusive proof it's any better than pure water alone, it just seems better to me, doesn't spot and haven't yet found any negatives at all. Seems to thin the water down and break the surface tension.Certainly leaves the glass with a shine.

ps. I'm not competing against Vision at all - there's nothing in it for me. Just had some GG4 already and thought I'd experiment a bit.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Mike #1 on February 20, 2015, 08:00:49 am
Fancy trialing Stardrops Dave I have only added some when tradding Windows at home and when doing the washing up and the glass really does sparkle .

Not willing to Chuck any in my tank though and don't have any 5 gallon containers to to test it out .
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Dave Willis on February 20, 2015, 08:11:26 am
 ;D I did think about it. I think there's loads of products that would have similar properties.
I chose GG4 because it was designed for cleaning windows and the manufacturers were contactable by email - they say it can be used for wfp. They also claim it has an ingredient that eliminates calcium spotting
If it all went tits up I could discuss it with them and find out why, or simply stop using it and keep it for trad.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Rich Wilts on February 20, 2015, 09:14:54 am
Vision? What is it please?
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Smudger on February 20, 2015, 03:02:44 pm
Vision? What is it please?

It's when you keep your eyes open  ;D

Dave, really appreciate your efforts with the gg4, it's not that I'm tight, or wouldn't use vision again but Titan labs have a very good reputation - I'm surprised they themselves haven't promoted this

Darran
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: slap bash on February 20, 2015, 03:28:12 pm
Nano tech its what Rhino uses on his jobs. Simples.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Clever Forum Name on February 20, 2015, 03:48:45 pm
Hopefully trailing a product next week.

Ticks all the boxes on what vision does. Even smells the same lol
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Dave Willis on February 20, 2015, 07:20:21 pm
I found something that clouds the water on mixing then clears too. Very familiar substance  ;D
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Clever Forum Name on February 20, 2015, 07:21:14 pm
You have emails Dave ;)
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Bungle on February 20, 2015, 07:28:19 pm
Hopefully trailing a product next week.

Ticks all the boxes on what vision does. Even smells the same lol

Oh please tell us what it is number 23. I'm dieing to know what you are trialling.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Clever Forum Name on February 20, 2015, 07:36:13 pm
Hopefully trailing a product next week.

Ticks all the boxes on what vision does. Even smells the same lol

Oh please tell us what it is number 23. I'm dieing to know what you are trialling.

What are ruin my chances of blackmail. Never Mohahahahahahahahahahahahaha.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Jonny 87 on February 20, 2015, 07:39:17 pm
I think we have a new catch line for vision......

Often imitated.....never replicated.  ;D
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Clever Forum Name on February 20, 2015, 07:45:16 pm
It's in my nature to investigate lol.

Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Barryy on February 20, 2015, 07:51:50 pm
Oh gosh, there was loads, here's one      http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=192726.0

this was the first one   http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=192411.0


I don't have any conclusive proof it's any better than pure water alone, it just seems better to me, doesn't spot and haven't yet found any negatives at all. Seems to thin the water down and break the surface tension.Certainly leaves the glass with a shine.

ps. I'm not competing against Vision at all - there's nothing in it for me. Just had some GG4 already and thought I'd experiment a bit.

Thanks for the info Dave
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Jonny 87 on February 20, 2015, 10:21:21 pm
It's in my nature to investigate lol.



It's a good way to be damo.

That's how vision started a few years ago.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Mike #1 on February 21, 2015, 07:03:15 am
;D I did think about it. I think there's loads of products that would have similar properties.
I chose GG4 because it was designed for cleaning windows and the manufacturers were contactable by email - they say it can be used for wfp. They also claim it has an ingredient that eliminates calcium spotting
If it all went tits up I could discuss it with them and find out why, or simply stop using it and keep it for trad.

Fair point  ;) , I might give it a go later this year just out of pure curiousity 
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Dave Willis on February 21, 2015, 08:12:26 am
I played around with rinse aid last night. The theory would be perfect for our needs - breaks surface tension, encourages sheeting, makes water dry faster. All good stuff. It doesn't however have any cleaning power at all and doesn't apppear to break down grease and doesn't mix that well with water - sort of hangs about in a cloud.
Now, rinse aid mixed with Ecover could be on the cards. If I could be bothered.  ;D
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Mike #1 on February 21, 2015, 08:23:48 am
Oh I'm sure you can be bothered , You have'nt got anything better to do have you  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Dave Willis on February 21, 2015, 08:25:40 am
Off for a bike ride in half hour  ;)
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: kevincoggan on February 21, 2015, 10:11:08 am
aaaaahhhh good old ecover ;D,it kinda works but has a total tds of over 8000ppm neat is full of products to keep the ph in a safe range and to perserve its shelf life,jim thompson found this over four years ago but was dropped from use shortly afterwards as results are hit n miss,some still swear by it though
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: ChumBucket on February 21, 2015, 10:59:21 am
I'm more than happy with just "pure"- works for me!! ;)

One thing that has been established though via these "vision" threads is the staggering amount of people who seemingly suffer from spotting issues on a regular basis! I would advise more focus on technique &/or more suitable tools to begin with!
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Rich Wilts on February 21, 2015, 11:00:49 am
8000 ppm? Surely that depends on the dilution rate.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Dave Willis on February 21, 2015, 11:32:33 am
I'm more than happy with just "pure"- works for me!! ;)

One thing that has been established though via these "vision" threads is the staggering amount of people who seemingly suffer from spotting issues on a regular basis! I would advise more focus on technique &/or more suitable tools to begin with!

It does! But it's fun experimenting a bit too as long as it's cheap.  ;D
At the end of the day if you hit the road without your preferred additive - it won't make much difference I'm sure.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: dave f on February 22, 2015, 07:49:09 am
I havent tried it yet I don't think I bother if it takes a lot of rinsing whats the point if your on a water meter your bill is gonner increas to me that's counter productive .it dosent mater how shiney the windows are. you may get satisfaction ,soon as the summer brigade come out under cutting your out.my motto is keep it simple as possible why all the expence with all the unnessasory expence custys are fickle imo .if they get a better price that's it .
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: SB Cleaning on February 22, 2015, 08:08:11 am
I'm more than happy with just "pure"- works for me!! ;)

One thing that has been established though via these "vision" threads is the staggering amount of people who seemingly suffer from spotting issues on a regular basis! I would advise more focus on technique &/or more suitable tools to begin with!
Some windows spot with wfp and that's all there is to it
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Mike #1 on February 22, 2015, 09:28:39 am
1 push of the plunger to a 400ltr tank is a that is needed the less you dose vision to pure the less you rinse or you rinse as normal without issue ,  :P

I will be more than happy to continue using vision for the foreseeable future  ;)
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Dave Willis on February 22, 2015, 09:47:15 am
How do you know when you get to the point where you have so little Vision thst it's not actually doing anything?
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: ChumBucket on February 22, 2015, 10:07:39 am
I'm more than happy with just "pure"- works for me!! ;)

One thing that has been established though via these "vision" threads is the staggering amount of people who seemingly suffer from spotting issues on a regular basis! I would advise more focus on technique &/or more suitable tools to begin with!
Some windows spot with wfp and that's all there is to it

Yes, and when you understand the reasons for this you'll also realise that no additive diluted to such a miniscule ratio is going to change that. Spotting is caused by water contamination via external factors & no amount of vision is going to change that.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Clever Forum Name on February 22, 2015, 10:34:09 am
Vision makes the water more gloupy or syrup like. As stated by myself and others.

This seems to make the water hang around more and doesn't run down the glass from the seals. It seems to suspend it.

On some windows the seals are shot. So I know I get spotting. Vision has reduced that.

I can flick/rinse on the glass or even not clean the top 2 inches to prevent spotting.

Try doing that 50ft up. It's hard.

I take it you are another poster who feels they can comment on vision and not
Even used it?  ::)roll

 
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: ChumBucket on February 22, 2015, 11:49:40 am
Vision makes the water more gloupy or syrup like. As stated by myself and others.

This seems to make the water hang around more and doesn't run down the glass from the seals. It seems to suspend it.

On some windows the seals are shot. So I know I get spotting. Vision has reduced that.

I can flick/rinse on the glass or even not clean the top 2 inches to prevent spotting.

Try doing that 50ft up. It's hard.

I take it you are another poster who feels they can comment on vision and not
Even used it?  ::)roll

 

No, I'm a wfp user of Eleven years & so don't buy BS easily. Vision might help shine or change the water tension but  it doesn't prevent spotting. I would cure the seal problem (obviously you don't know how to) & that would be an end to it. Also, if what you are claiming is true- i.e. the water hangs around for longer then it is also by consequence more open to airborne particle contamination- another cause of spotting. So, in conclusion, you (in your mind) have cured one spotting issue but worsened another. I very rarely get spotting but when I do I identify then cure the issue- simples.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Clever Forum Name on February 22, 2015, 12:56:59 pm
Vision makes the water more gloupy or syrup like. As stated by myself and others.

This seems to make the water hang around more and doesn't run down the glass from the seals. It seems to suspend it.

On some windows the seals are shot. So I know I get spotting. Vision has reduced that.

I can flick/rinse on the glass or even not clean the top 2 inches to prevent spotting.

Try doing that 50ft up. It's hard.

I take it you are another poster who feels they can comment on vision and not
Even used it?  ::)roll

 

No, I'm a wfp user of Eleven years & so don't buy BS easily. Vision might help shine or change the water tension but  it doesn't prevent spotting. I would cure the seal problem (obviously you don't know how to) & that would be an end to it. Also, if what you are claiming is true- i.e. the water hangs around for longer then it is also by consequence more open to airborne particle contamination- another cause of spotting. So, in conclusion, you (in your mind) have cured one spotting issue but worsened another. I very rarely get spotting but when I do I identify then cure the issue- simples.

Cure the seal problem? The seals have shrunk and are lose so water gets in behind as they don't hug the glass. Like I said. Try not cleaning that part of the glass 50ft plus up. Maybe I should rinse off the glass.

By cure you mean a 50ft ladder or use some TFR and scrub like mad? Diluted virosol can stop seal bleed as well black marks remover for use on boats.

I started window cleaning in 1999 so let me know if you want any help.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: ChumBucket on February 22, 2015, 01:09:07 pm
Vision makes the water more gloupy or syrup like. As stated by myself and others.

This seems to make the water hang around more and doesn't run down the glass from the seals. It seems to suspend it.

On some windows the seals are shot. So I know I get spotting. Vision has reduced that.

I can flick/rinse on the glass or even not clean the top 2 inches to prevent spotting.

Try doing that 50ft up. It's hard.

I take it you are another poster who feels they can comment on vision and not
Even used it?  ::)roll

 

No, I'm a wfp user of Eleven years & so don't buy BS easily. Vision might help shine or change the water tension but  it doesn't prevent spotting. I would cure the seal problem (obviously you don't know how to) & that would be an end to it. Also, if what you are claiming is true- i.e. the water hangs around for longer then it is also by consequence more open to airborne particle contamination- another cause of spotting. So, in conclusion, you (in your mind) have cured one spotting issue but worsened another. I very rarely get spotting but when I do I identify then cure the issue- simples.

Cure the seal problem? The seals have shrunk and are lose so water gets in behind as they don't hug the glass. Like I said. Try not cleaning that part of the glass 50ft plus up. Maybe I should rinse off the glass.

By cure you mean a 50ft ladder or use some TFR and scrub like mad? Diluted virosol can stop seal bleed as well black marks remover for use on boats.

I started window cleaning in 1999 so let me know if you want any help.

My point proven to perfection!! ;D
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Clever Forum Name on February 22, 2015, 01:14:19 pm
Vision makes the water more gloupy or syrup like. As stated by myself and others.

This seems to make the water hang around more and doesn't run down the glass from the seals. It seems to suspend it.

On some windows the seals are shot. So I know I get spotting. Vision has reduced that.

I can flick/rinse on the glass or even not clean the top 2 inches to prevent spotting.

Try doing that 50ft up. It's hard.

I take it you are another poster who feels they can comment on vision and not
Even used it?  ::)roll

 

No, I'm a wfp user of Eleven years & so don't buy BS easily. Vision might help shine or change the water tension but  it doesn't prevent spotting. I would cure the seal problem (obviously you don't know how to) & that would be an end to it. Also, if what you are claiming is true- i.e. the water hangs around for longer then it is also by consequence more open to airborne particle contamination- another cause of spotting. So, in conclusion, you (in your mind) have cured one spotting issue but worsened another. I very rarely get spotting but when I do I identify then cure the issue- simples.

Cure the seal problem? The seals have shrunk and are lose so water gets in behind as they don't hug the glass. Like I said. Try not cleaning that part of the glass 50ft plus up. Maybe I should rinse off the glass.

By cure you mean a 50ft ladder or use some TFR and scrub like mad? Diluted virosol can stop seal bleed as well black marks remover for use on boats.

I started window cleaning in 1999 so let me know if you want any help.

My point proven to perfection!! ;D

Glad I could help ;)
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: duncan h on February 22, 2015, 06:18:24 pm
It gives a good shine. 1 squirt in my 250 tank. Enough reason for me. 1 customer who changed from traditional to me. After adding Vision his wife asked what I put in my water to make the glass shine so much. It made me smile
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: ChumBucket on February 22, 2015, 06:51:34 pm
It gives a good shine. 1 squirt in my 250 tank. Enough reason for me. 1 customer who changed from traditional to me. After adding Vision his wife asked what I put in my water to make the glass shine so much. It made me smile

I've had that same comment many times over the years without Vision. ;D
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Dave Willis on February 22, 2015, 07:18:47 pm
me too loads of times!

I did have one woman though "that stuff you use in that water has stuck all my windows shut and stained my patio!"
The patio stain was her overflow dripping - god knows what was going on with her windows. Dumped her pretty quick after that.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: duncan h on February 22, 2015, 08:20:08 pm
me too loads of times!

I did have one woman though "that stuff you use in that water has stuck all my windows shut and stained my patio!"
The patio stain was her overflow dripping - god knows what was going on with her windows. Dumped her pretty quick after that.
I would have dumped her there and then. Some very odd public
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: LWC on February 22, 2015, 08:34:21 pm
me too loads of times!

I did have one woman though "that stuff you use in that water has stuck all my windows shut and stained my patio!"
The patio stain was her overflow dripping - god knows what was going on with her windows. Dumped her pretty quick after that.

I had a customer blame me for a run/limescale down one window, said its always there after ive been, i went up and had a look and before even got close to window i said, thats an overflow leaking..."no it isnt!" he replied. I looked out of window and under gutter there was a overflow...dripping  ;D Was one of my favourite moments in window cleaning.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: dazmond on February 23, 2015, 07:55:35 am
from my experience of using vision(7 weeks now).4 ml per 500L of pure is best for me.it leaves a better shine for sure and reduces runs from perished top rubber seals.

the rinsing sometimes can be a tad slower but i find its usually the windows that take a lot of rinsing anyway just using pure.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: slap bash on February 23, 2015, 03:20:09 pm
Here is the answer, stop guessing it just this stuff

.http://www.newguardcoatings.com/uk/product/nano-technology/guardnanotech-glass

Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Dave Willis on February 23, 2015, 04:19:32 pm
Doubt it - that works the opposite way most of us like to work.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: kevincoggan on February 23, 2015, 06:43:50 pm
Here is the answer, stop guessing it just this stuff

.http://www.newguardcoatings.com/uk/product/nano-technology/guardnanotech-glass


yes vision works the opposite way to new gaurds product,but thanks for that slap dash,i clean there windows so may have a chat about it sometime ;) ;) ;) ;),although they just buy it all in-its of no real use to me or anyone else in fact
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: kempy on February 23, 2015, 10:53:08 pm
Well we're starting to get re-orders now , which shows the initial buyers are pleased with the Vision product . Which is great news and thanks to persons liking the product.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: slap bash on February 24, 2015, 06:26:20 pm
In which way does it work the opposite to vision please do explane as you are the Vision expert. I don`t quite understand what you mean.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Jonny 87 on February 24, 2015, 07:17:09 pm
In which way does it work the opposite to vision please do explane as you are the Vision expert. I don`t quite understand what you mean.

The product you seemed to think vision was is a nanotechnology coating, (similar to others) and once it's applied it makes glass hydrophobic and water hating.

Vision has the opposite effect. Over time many hydrophobic windows become more hydrophilic, and this can make the final rinse easier.

Don't quote me on this but I also think that nano coatings dont give any extra cleaning power, they just leave a decent shine and make things water repellant, by leaving a coating behind.

I've tried them in the past but didn't like them atall for the window cleaning purpose to be honest.
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: kempy on February 25, 2015, 10:05:45 pm
We are now selling with improved screw cap lids and 2.5ml / 5ml medical spoons for your dosing needs . Improvement on the Plunger type .
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: PoleKing on February 25, 2015, 10:14:57 pm
We are now selling with improved screw cap lids and 2.5ml / 5ml medical spoons for your dosing needs . Improvement on the Plunger type .

What are you gonna do with all the calpol that's left over?
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: kempy on February 25, 2015, 10:36:24 pm
Yeah ... Lol ....
Title: Re: Any more views / comments on "Vision"
Post by: Jonny 87 on February 26, 2015, 12:17:44 am
We are now selling with improved screw cap lids and 2.5ml / 5ml medical spoons for your dosing needs . Improvement on the Plunger type .

What are you gonna do with all the calpol that's left over?

Used to love calpol.

Had to be the purple though.