Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Oakley Windows on August 15, 2008, 06:59:26 pm
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.............and what do you think of it now after a few days use?
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I've got both, i think they are fine but not as good as a Vikan Mono for really dirty jobs.
Best brush i've ever used at that weight though. (there aren't many)
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.............and what do you think of it now after a few days use?
It takes longer than a few days to evaluate wether it`s good or not,wait until you go back to some of the jobs you`ve done with it and let them tell you.
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Well it was long awaited and much heralded, mainly because of Alex's rep. When the slx came out it was much the same apart from the fact that everyone who got one was delighted, and by launch day and soon after there were huge threads singing it's praises.
This brush was supposed to address many problems, but the fact that it's been given such a muted reception leads one to presume it's a stinker.
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No, not a stinker - it's just a brush after all, i don't know what people expect - maybe a brush that's so good there's no need for water?
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.............and what do you think of it now after a few days use?
It takes longer than a few days to evaluate wether it`s good or not,wait until you go back to some of the jobs you`ve done with it and let them tell you.
I didnt ask for an evaluation, I asked for peoples opinion now they'd used it for a few days. Nothing conclusive.
Personally, I find it a joy to work with, sure it's more healthy for you ;D
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I like it a lot. I have the dt version and think it's good for scrubbing and rinsing brush on. I feel that it is better than a vikan mono.
Because of the lack of inner bristles though you have to make sure that any birds mess is scrubbed between the two jets not under a jet. I've found itkuch better for scubbing than a vikan or a gaz, but have had to resort to flipping the brush and using the stock as a scraper a few times.
My view a good brush maybe the best but not perfect yet.
Simon.
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pretty good on maintenance cleans but terrible for one offs and dirty industrial work, also if used on the latter the lifespan of the single trim is next to nothing and ready for the bin in less than a month.
alex has deffinately got the weight right but the bristles need a lot of work yet and for the little bit of weight it will add a lot more bristles need adding.
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I have been using this brush for 3 week and its great....altho......Im not really much of a moaner and was happy with my vikan before .... except for the weight.
I suppose what I am saying is, its a good brush but because its so light, I love it.
Bit of a ramble but I hope you understand
Bob
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I got my dt within 2 days of them being stocked. I find it excellent. I have checked it rinsing on and can find no spots. Some people complain about the £39 cost(delivererd) but I think it is a fair enough price . You can't expect Alex Gardiner to use his time, risk his money etc for no return. I don't clean windows for nothing.
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I did`nt have any spots either,mind you i was 45-50ft away lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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The single trim has already gone in the bin after 4 days but the dual trim is alive and doing well ;D
I have been doing large commercial non stop for five days. On the SL2 there is no better brush than the superlite dual trim - as it works with hot well and leaves a good result. I think this is an excellent brush for the SL2 but if you looking for an everyday brush for your standard pole and weight is not the issue buy something else. I also think that if your using hot wfp the dual trim will last much longer as less scrubbing is required to remove impacted soil.
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I see what your saying but i don`t know how you can say that brush will last longer,it`s the same brush and bristles only the single hasn`t been chopped in the middle.
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I see what your saying but i don`t know how you can say that brush will last longer,it`s the same brush and bristles only the single hasn`t been chopped in the middle.
Dont ask me why it just has, I can only imagine the outer bristles are supported by the inner ones. The inner ones are hardly deformed at all but on the single trim the bristles have gone flat and deformed.
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Are you hot water Kev?
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Are you hot water Kev?
No I am a man, but I use a hot wfp system LOL ;D
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I got my dt within 2 days of them being stocked. I find it excellent. I have checked it rinsing on and can find no spots. Some people complain about the £39 cost(delivererd) but I think it is a fair enough price . You can't expect Alex Gardiner to use his time, risk his money etc for no return. I don't clean windows for nothing.
I don't clean windows for nothing either, but if there is ever a problem then I'll sort it immediately, it will be interesting to see how alex addresses this potential longevity issue, in which case £39 cost (delivered) is OTT.
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I hate this forum sometimes, I should have stuck with my vikan oval :)
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I got my dt within 2 days of them being stocked. I find it excellent. I have checked it rinsing on and can find no spots. Some people complain about the £39 cost(delivererd) but I think it is a fair enough price . You can't expect Alex Gardiner to use his time, risk his money etc for no return. I don't clean windows for nothing.
I don't clean windows for nothing either, but if there is ever a problem then I'll sort it immediately, it will be interesting to see how alex addresses this potential longevity issue, in which case £39 cost (delivered) is OTT.
Perhaps he'll take us all on a jolly holiday together :)
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I see what your saying but i don`t know how you can say that brush will last longer,it`s the same brush and bristles only the single hasn`t been chopped in the middle.
Dont ask me why it just has, I can only imagine the outer bristles are supported by the inner ones. The inner ones are hardly deformed at all but on the single trim the bristles have gone flat and deformed.
The inner 1`s are not deformed because there shorter.
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I see what your saying but i don`t know how you can say that brush will last longer,it`s the same brush and bristles only the single hasn`t been chopped in the middle.
Dont ask me why it just has, I can only imagine the outer bristles are supported by the inner ones. The inner ones are hardly deformed at all but on the single trim the bristles have gone flat and deformed.
The inner 1`s are not deformed because there shorter.
I see what your saying but i don`t know how you can say that brush will last longer,it`s the same brush and bristles only the single hasn`t been chopped in the middle.
The FACT is the dual trim is still going strong and the single trim is dead. I am no expert is brush science but the fact remains. Its not a matter of saying it will last longer, the FACT is it has.
I see what your saying but i don`t know how you can say that brush will last longer,it`s the same brush and bristles only the single hasn`t been chopped in the middle.
Dont ask me why it just has, I can only imagine the outer bristles are supported by the inner ones. The inner ones are hardly deformed at all but on the single trim the bristles have gone flat and deformed.
The inner 1`s are not deformed because there shorter.
But neither are the outer bristles deformed on the dual trim - therefore the dual trim is a better - longer lasting brush period.
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Have used the Dual trim on some really bad windows, all nooks etc, and the brush is in fantastic shape, gets the glass and frames nice and clean on first cleans. I'm really happy with it, nice and light. :)
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I hope to god I have not just been mugged off buying a single trim brush, test will tell on tues have new clean and will be testing on about 5 hours job.
I hope it dont let me down as I will not be to pleased
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I hope to god I have not just been mugged off buying a single trim brush, test will tell on tues have new clean and will be testing on about 5 hours job.
I hope it dont let me down as I will not be to pleased
Be interested to hear how you think it performs Ian after that clean.
Matt
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If i come across a bad looking first clean i automatically change to my vikan for the first time round then screw on a superlight for the final clean. This is because i'm not confident of their scrubbing power and i don't want to get those lovely white bristles dirty. :) Overall an excellent brush for maintenance cleans in my opinion.
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I have just used the dual trim on a large thatched farmhouse with georgian "deep" set windows. The lady said the windows had not been cleaned in 5 years!!! Believe it or not the bristles on the Vikan were too short and the stock kept hitting the frame. I switched to the dual trim thinking I was going to struggle with this amount of dirt especially as the frames were black.
However I was surprised how suited the brush was to the task. The centre bristles were excellent at hugging and cleaning the small deep Mutin bars (pane dividers). I was happy, the customer was happy, and the windows were spot free! What more could I need? (apart from a day off) ;)
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I used the brush on a first clean last week, a big school, in fact it took 3 days for the outsides. Great splay, good scrubbing, got into the corners to get rid of the spiders nests, they had not had a clean for around 10 years plus. I am a Vikan fan, but was extremely impressed on how it performed and how light it is compared to my Vikans, so i will be using the SL brush from now on. I also used hot water with it as well, it has not lost its shape one bit either.
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I used the brush on a first clean last week, a big school, in fact it took 3 days for the outsides. Great splay, good scrubbing, got into the corners to get rid of the spiders nests, they had not had a clean for around 10 years plus. I am a Vikan fan, but was extremely impressed on how it performed and how light it is compared to my Vikans, so i will be using the SL brush from now on. I also used hot water with it as well, it has not lost its shape one bit either.
You dont say which one it was.... single or dual?
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had my dual trim since day after release, used day in, day out on everything, i only use cold wfp , i have no compalaints with it so far.only switch to vikan for conserv. roof cleans now.
daz
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So,... picking up my single trim from my dad's place tomorrow (Got it shipped over with his new SL2),... maybe a diy dual trim job is an idea? Can't be that hard,... someone post a pic of a dual trim one and I'll have a go with the scissors!
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I used the brush on a first clean last week, a big school, in fact it took 3 days for the outsides. Great splay, good scrubbing, got into the corners to get rid of the spiders nests, they had not had a clean for around 10 years plus. I am a Vikan fan, but was extremely impressed on how it performed and how light it is compared to my Vikans, so i will be using the SL brush from now on. I also used hot water with it as well, it has not lost its shape one bit either.
You dont say which one it was.... single or dual?
Sorry dual trim.
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For me the priority is the lightness of the brush. Second is its scrubbing power. At the moment its top with me purely coz its light. Scrubbing seems good enough.