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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: spark1 on October 03, 2008, 09:15:11 pm

Title: spotting ????
Post by: spark1 on October 03, 2008, 09:15:11 pm
(wfp)I know this subject has been done before, but these seem to be permenant .
Could it be the sun which has caused it to dry to quick,as ive herd in America they advise you should use wfp early in the morning avoiding hot part of the day.
Has enybody else had this.
My tds has been kept normal.
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: wightsurf on October 03, 2008, 09:51:01 pm
I had this on a new custy first clean, had to go up ladder to sort it out wfp would'nt get rid of it.
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: spark1 on October 03, 2008, 10:13:10 pm
Tried that still woudnt come off >:(
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: AJ on October 03, 2008, 11:12:55 pm
if the spots won't come off using trad methods, I would think they were there before you came along.
possibly leaking overflow pipe, try a bit of viakal on a cloth.
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: [GQC] Tim on October 04, 2008, 09:23:59 am
Just lime scale deposits, there are some good products on the market for that, can't think of the names now, sorry.
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on June 19, 2011, 11:55:23 am
(wfp)I know this subject has been done before, but these seem to be permenant .
Could it be the sun which has caused it to dry to quick,as ive herd in America they advise you should use wfp early in the morning avoiding hot part of the day.
Has enybody else had this.
My tds has been kept normal.


and another one with the same issues!
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: mac74 on June 19, 2011, 12:02:00 pm
if the spots won't come off using trad methods, I would think they were there before you came along.
possibly leaking overflow pipe, try a bit of viakal on a cloth.
This sounds right - its prob hard water stain, ive used viakal & the like which is great if u catch it early - but if its been on there for years sometimes it wont shift
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on June 19, 2011, 12:06:02 pm
if the spots won't come off using trad methods, I would think they were there before you came along.
possibly leaking overflow pipe, try a bit of viakal on a cloth.
This sounds right - its prob hard water stain, ive used viakal & the like which is great if u catch it early - but if its been on there for years sometimes it wont shift

where can you get viakal from mac?
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: sf on June 19, 2011, 12:23:57 pm
you can buy viakal from tesco
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: mac74 on June 19, 2011, 12:28:07 pm
Any big supermarket sell them, the Mr mussle 100% limescale remover is good too, just watch your eyes when u spray it.
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on June 19, 2011, 12:56:34 pm
Any big supermarket sell them, the Mr mussle 100% limescale remover is good too, just watch your eyes when u spray it.

thanks mac
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: Blackbushe Windows on June 19, 2011, 10:15:49 pm
GB,

The Windy Pure Freedom send you out with while they fit systems advises cooling hot glass down for few seconds as hot glass can cause spotting. Have heard from local guys who have had problems with spotting in hot sun.

Just a thought.

Peter
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: Jeff Brimble on June 19, 2011, 10:35:40 pm
Good thinking, thats why Tucker sell a dual trim with a sponge centre- to help cool the hot glass over there.
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on June 19, 2011, 10:55:48 pm
GB,

The Windy Pure Freedom send you out with while they fit systems advises cooling hot glass down for few seconds as hot glass can cause spotting. Have heard from local guys who have had problems with spotting in hot sun.

Just a thought.

Peter

now this is interesting!!! im gonna do that i reckon! its not the first time ive heard about this technique either! how many other wfp'er do this? it seems to make sense as its always the south facing windows that spot the most!

what else does the pure freedom windy teach? im really interested to find out!

thanks so much peter!

GB
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on June 19, 2011, 10:56:53 pm
Good thinking, thats why Tucker sell a dual trim with a sponge centre- to help cool the hot glass over there.

really jeff? ive never heard that before! over in the usa you mean mate?

thanks

GB
Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: Jeff Brimble on June 20, 2011, 08:26:40 pm
Yep, but everything Tucker is sold by Aquafactors over here.
http://www.aquafactorsdirect.co.uk/index.php/site/product/category/poles/
"There is a wide range of brushes varying in size and texture. Quality has always been a priority. Competitive brushes are known to flatten with use. Our brushes remain stiff and have gained the reputation of being the best in the business. The most popular brush is a 12” DT (double trim). We also do full trim, foam centred and wall brushes at 12” and 18”."

Title: Re: spotting ????
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on June 20, 2011, 08:40:54 pm
Yep, but everything Tucker is sold by Aquafactors over here.
http://www.aquafactorsdirect.co.uk/index.php/site/product/category/poles/
"There is a wide range of brushes varying in size and texture. Quality has always been a priority. Competitive brushes are known to flatten with use. Our brushes remain stiff and have gained the reputation of being the best in the business. The most popular brush is a 12” DT (double trim). We also do full trim, foam centred and wall brushes at 12” and 18”."



thanks jeff