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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Mike 108 on July 23, 2015, 03:24:02 pm

Title: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: Mike 108 on July 23, 2015, 03:24:02 pm
Are you a part-time window cleaner? Or just starting up? I've used this 'set-up' for the last two years after deciding against buying a new/replacement van. It has been cheap and practical for use two days a week before full retirement. See my advert for car and equipment (ready-to-go) in USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE.   Tel. Mike on 07968 845 936
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: Scrimble on July 23, 2015, 04:21:40 pm
lol what a joke
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: martin hulstone on July 23, 2015, 06:13:40 pm
lol what a joke
[Thats harsh. Its not the sort of thing i would use either but it is a great price for someone who wants to have a go at wfp without spending a lot of money, somebody might just want to do it one or two days here and there and cant justify shelling out for a van until they are sure window cleaning is for them./quote]
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: Mick Kent on July 23, 2015, 07:03:30 pm
Nice setup for a part timer.
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: samson on July 23, 2015, 07:13:31 pm
If you want to totally destroy the car then you crack on  ;D
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on July 23, 2015, 07:14:14 pm
lol what a joke

Not called for Scrimble.   ::)roll

People have to start somewhere. Perhaps they have forgotten how they started out and feel superior.

I had a 175L in a Honda estate when transitioning from trad. to wfp.

@samson

As he's only asking £950 including a years MOT for everything who cares what the car is like after a year?
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: samson on July 23, 2015, 07:20:25 pm
Very true, forgive my impertinence  :-*
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on July 23, 2015, 07:23:40 pm
Very true, forgive my impertinence  :-*

Say three Hail Gardiners and you are forgiven!  ;D
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: Walter Mitty on July 23, 2015, 08:02:11 pm
Very true, forgive my impertinence  :-*

Say three Hail Gardiners and wear boxing gloves to bed for three nights and you are forgiven!  ;D

Malc, you can always be relied upon for great responses :) .
Your original point was a good one too.  Although I first went into WFP about ten years ago with a reasonably decent van and a tank, my earlier beginnings on a ladder weren't quite so easy.  A clapped out car, a ladder borrowed from an out of trade plumber and totally clueless on pricing and methods.  If I were looking to scale down and semi-retire with a tight budget, something like that car would be an option for me.
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: samson on July 23, 2015, 08:30:56 pm
I had a Nissan Primer estate, and by carrying 8 25 lt barrels I Completely detroyed it in 8 months  ;D
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: Shane sharples on July 23, 2015, 08:59:24 pm
I started in my BMW- first day and everyone was asking for a bloody discount!!
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: M & C Window Cleaning on July 23, 2015, 11:10:00 pm
Have had a 99 Nissan Primera saloon for the last nine and a half years. Up until two years ago it was the family car and work vehicle. Now it's my workhorse only. Kept it fully serviced minus one year when I forgot to get it done. Since 2007 been carrying 6-8 barrels plus freedom trolley and ladders for those odd windows I can't get to with a pole. It's still going strong having passed every MOT except one. Failed on brake pads! Have considered getting a small van but don't want to get rid of such a reliable old car. Still looks nice to boot.
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: Fin Clearview on July 23, 2015, 11:23:15 pm
Started 1997 - Mk 1 ford escort estate putting in more oil than petrol most expensive motor in the world.  ;D

We must of looked a right state back then its a wonder we never had the old bill check us out, we even had a washing line rigged up for scrim to dry out! Not proud but it was the beginning..
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: gary999 on July 24, 2015, 12:04:19 pm
I have been wfp 8 years now and have used various vehicles....last 3 have been estates..the
latest a Honda Civic Aerodeck ...suits my needs...I only clean part time hours, but that's all I need
to do to make a decent living ;)
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: the king on July 24, 2015, 02:26:37 pm
i used to have a astra estate 10 25l drums of water trolley ladders trad gear done me fine for 2 years that car was hard as nails an a bit more i sold it with 176k on the clock probly still going now lol  used to get 48mpg, 50mpg on a run empty  luvly car ,ive killed 2 vans since selling my car scudo 1.9d and a toyota haice 2.5d boath bad buys cheep vans now got a 60 plate vivaro 2.0cdti lwb never looked back we all gota start some were
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: Smurf on July 24, 2015, 02:53:53 pm
 I bet they did...having a posher car than the customer don't go down too well   ;D



I started in my BMW- first day and everyone was asking for a bloody discount!!
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: Smurf on July 24, 2015, 02:58:44 pm
To be honest I don't think it matters what you use for transport as long as it does the job and you can earn a few bob who cares.
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: dazmond on July 24, 2015, 05:02:50 pm
im thinking of getting a BMW next year.not for work though!(i might use it if my vans off the road though backpacking it for a few days! ;D)
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: Mick Kent on July 24, 2015, 05:49:30 pm
i'm selling my M3 if your interested?
A proper car  ;D
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: Shane sharples on July 24, 2015, 08:41:15 pm
im thinking of getting a BMW next year.not for work though!(i might use it if my vans off the road though backpacking it for a few days! ;D)

Can't go wrong with a German made car, iv only ever owned bmw's  ;D
Title: Re: Fancy WFP cleaning from a car?
Post by: SeanK on July 24, 2015, 08:51:36 pm
im thinking of getting a BMW next year.not for work though!(i might use it if my vans off the road though backpacking it for a few days! ;D)
:o You cant park a BMW in a five star hotel car park that's way too common/chav, you need a Bentley minimum.