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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: geefree on July 06, 2007, 09:46:43 pm

Title: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: geefree on July 06, 2007, 09:46:43 pm
Hi ,

I was told that vikan brushes and the like are designed for cleaning cars. caravans etc.. and leave bits on glass... ( i use them and its true.)...

so which are the best brushes, which have been designed for wfp..
?

does anyone know?

Gary.
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: Jeff Brimble on July 06, 2007, 09:53:57 pm
None as yet, wat a statement  :o
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Post by: JM123 on July 07, 2007, 03:08:11 am
monofilament is best  - try a salmon brush or Tucker
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: pylofm on July 07, 2007, 07:15:07 am
Monofiliment Vikan seems to be doing the job for me....will try to find a supermarket cheapo brush this weekend just for intrest...

Dave.
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: Londoner on July 07, 2007, 08:26:31 am
What sort of bits do they leave on the glass?
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Post by: john tomkins on July 07, 2007, 08:33:20 am
Done the supermarket cheepo brushes and found the bristles come out far to easily, they get caught in every crack/crevice and if as more than not it happens on high windows without actually getting up there and pulling them out they begin to look a right mess
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: brett walker on July 07, 2007, 09:31:46 am
The best brush ive seen is a tucker, i think they could make some serious money if they adapted them to fit on any pole

Ive used vikan, salmon, ionics,  gaz h2o  :-\

Facelift are in the process of making a new brush dont know when it will be out but when i spoke to him at the show he told me it was going to be the best brush going

Brett
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: Russell Macdonald on July 07, 2007, 11:00:29 am
monofilament is best  - try a salmon brush or Tucker

I run Tucker & they are a very good brush.

I have a mini pole with a Vikan brush on i got for abusing on roofs & garage doors & thats all about it's good for. After using my Tucker brush i would never use a Vikan, no comparison.

Macc
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: Alex Gardiner on July 07, 2007, 03:16:08 pm
I like the tucker type brushes as well.

We do have a prototype brush made which we are having assessed for the manufacturing process at the moment. We feel that this brush will meet the needs of most window cleaners, even Jeff Brimble will like it (I think!). :)
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: Jeff Brimble on July 07, 2007, 04:35:53 pm
 8)
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Post by: dudek on July 07, 2007, 04:51:41 pm
Whats the gooseneck perform like on domestic work?
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Post by: Alex Gardiner on July 07, 2007, 05:12:57 pm
Which gooseneck?
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: Londoner on July 08, 2007, 07:51:50 am
Will it even appeal to cheapskates like me?

Actually, I am just posting to move the topic back up the list but I'm still a cheapskate.

I use a bog brush tied to a broom handle.
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: Jeff Brimble on July 08, 2007, 09:50:52 am
So what do you use to clean windows  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: dudek on July 08, 2007, 01:49:40 pm
monofilament is best  - try a salmon brush or Tucker

I run Tucker & they are a very good brush.

I have a mini pole with a Vikan brush on i got for abusing on roofs & garage doors & thats all about it's good for. After using my Tucker brush i would never use a Vikan, no comparison.

Macc

Macc ,
Do you use this pole with a gooseneck and on domestic work?

If so whats it perform like
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: Count Phil on July 09, 2007, 04:48:54 pm
Yep, if tucker made one to fit standard threads etc, they would be the only brush used by window cleaners. The're quite light too.
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: Alex Gardiner on July 09, 2007, 05:24:00 pm
We have one in pre-production at the moment, which will be as good to use as a tucker but will be lighter and have a standard screw socket on the back. We think that this could easily replace 80% of our other brush sales.
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: NWH on July 09, 2007, 05:31:30 pm
How long for it please.
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: Alex Gardiner on July 09, 2007, 05:42:42 pm
I should know by next week. How is your one going?
Title: Re: Brushes and wfp brushes
Post by: Russell Macdonald on July 09, 2007, 06:55:16 pm
monofilament is best  - try a salmon brush or Tucker

I run Tucker & they are a very good brush.

I have a mini pole with a Vikan brush on i got for abusing on roofs & garage doors & thats all about it's good for. After using my Tucker brush i would never use a Vikan, no comparison.

Macc

Macc ,
Do you use this pole with a gooseneck and on domestic work?

If so whats it perform like

I've tryed a few other poles & brushes but i do like the Tucker. It's not cheap but my poles & brushes are 18 months old now but you would never know.

Like i said not cheap but perform & last so in the long run i would say cheap but you pay up front.

Macc