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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: MNWC on November 15, 2006, 06:51:45 pm

Title: Check out this vid
Post by: MNWC on November 15, 2006, 06:51:45 pm
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/245122/video/R/CFD_1002

Watch out terry !!
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Post by: [GQC] Tim on November 15, 2006, 07:41:10 pm
That is just scary how fast that is.....  :o
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Post by: Mike_G on November 15, 2006, 07:56:56 pm
I hope he is not being paid by the hour
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Post by: Terry_Burrows on November 15, 2006, 08:19:50 pm
that is not fast at all ;D he spends more time in one area look again!
why did he not go across the whole window,instead of standing in one area,it looks ok,in fact I would make him look stupid thats not being big headed,its fact ;D sorry I am the daddy ;D
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Post by: JM123 on November 16, 2006, 01:12:50 am
I've got to agree with Terry, he's not fast - I would destroy him in a head to head - and no I'm not being a bighead either, when you learn to double hand correctly, and practice, anyone can be quick - I will say the bit where the guy does the pane with the 2 inch squeegee is quite cool!

Seriously though, he's not fast.
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Post by: Ian_Giles on November 16, 2006, 06:17:32 am
It is nifty, and we've had this clip posted before, and thanks to it I use the technique of washing one pane and squeegeeing the one next to it.
Not on many accounts to be sure, but I've a couple where it works well on.

And that squeegeeing off a pane of glass with a tiny squeegee looks good, but a pound get you ten that there will be lines and mistakes on that pane!

Ian
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Post by: billozz on November 16, 2006, 07:59:06 am
that is not fast at all ;D he spends more time in one area look again!
why did he not go across the whole window,instead of standing in one area

i still think he is quite fast and he does go across the whole window, doesnt he??
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Post by: KJG on November 16, 2006, 10:38:49 am
Jeans Removal 101 was much more interesting :)
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Post by: supernova77 on November 16, 2006, 10:46:24 am
He would be quicker with WFP  ;)

The video of the first guy is actually sped up, you can tell because when a car enters into the picture they slow the video down again so that the car passes at normal speed.

Andy
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Post by: simon knight on November 16, 2006, 12:31:06 pm

I was well impressed with the speed...but why anybody needs to be soooo fast is beyond me! I agree with Ian Giles, at that speed there'll be mistakes and the detailing is all.

Also if I did Mrs Jones place in 10 minutes flat (normal time 35/40 mins) she'd be reluctant to pay me the usual Ģ20....and I wouldn't blame her.
Title: Re: Check out this vid
Post by: scrimit2 on November 16, 2006, 01:17:44 pm
interesting video, but i agree its a bit OTT, you guys who do two handed window cleaning do you use the same technique ie following the mop with the squeegee?
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Post by: supernova77 on November 16, 2006, 01:55:07 pm
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you guys who do two handed window cleaning do you use the same technique ie following the mop with the squeegee?

No - I follow the squeegee with the mop!  ;)

Andy
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Post by: S_RICHARDSON on November 16, 2006, 02:16:44 pm
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you guys who do two handed window cleaning do you use the same technique ie following the mop with the squeegee?

No - I follow the squeegee with the mop!  ;)

Andy
I can't do it like that , i'm not co-ordinated enough yet i've two left feet and hands!
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Post by: Simon Carter on November 16, 2006, 03:26:27 pm
I now know how to get faster. I need a qicker musical backing track. I've been using Perry Como.
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Post by: Terry_Burrows on November 16, 2006, 05:20:16 pm
 ;D try flight of the bumble bee ;D
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Post by: geefree on November 16, 2006, 06:44:24 pm
its speeded up too ..look in the background ::)
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Post by: JM123 on November 16, 2006, 07:25:03 pm
when working 2 handed I follow the applicator with the squeegee as in the vid but the big difference is if you look closely he goes over the same parts of the glass 2 or 3 times, I'm sure terry will be able to tell you that isn't going to make you any quicker, I'm ambidextrous so I suppose I have an unfair advantage.

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Post by: billozz on November 16, 2006, 09:49:02 pm
i think you must all be watching a different vid to me,
the guy walking past seems to be walking at a normal pace, and the cars dont seem speeded up,maybe its just me old eyes
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Post by: Terry_Burrows on November 16, 2006, 09:58:59 pm
 ;D you need to use all the blade and not waste any blade over lap that way you cover most at any one time ;D it does take years of practice ;D
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Post by: Cleaner Windows on November 16, 2006, 10:01:26 pm
those vids are not speeded up, it is possible and i can say for a fact, i watched these vids before and terry's too and aint far off being able to do the techniques shown. i can tell you could do it all with practice without leaving any marks/smears...it wouldnt take too long to learn! try it yourself i promise!!
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Post by: craig jwc on November 16, 2006, 10:13:07 pm
Think i will stick to wfp.

Was never much good with a blade but would still like to learn the different techniques.

Good to watch though ;D

Craig
Title: Re: Check out this vid
Post by: Malone Cleaning on November 22, 2006, 11:43:26 pm
Thatīs just silly, He hasīnt even touched the frames and there is no way that you can get rid of fly marks etc. with just one swipe no matter what solution you are using :)
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Post by: david68 on November 23, 2006, 01:49:31 am
Had six months of trad now so i think i will try the 2 handed on my own windows.

Maybe when mastered that i will try 2 wf poles....Lol.

Gazza hows the work coming along

Dave........Still D.I.Y...ing