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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: dazmond on November 20, 2020, 12:42:17 pm
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2 SLX 25
4 XTREME(sections 4 and 5)
2 XTREME(section 1)
The 4 xtreme sections(4 and 5)are the sections that wear the least so really I only need to buy the 3 top sections to turn them into complete xtreme poles....the 2 xtreme 1 sections are handy to have as spares as these can snap or break quite easily....
I've chucked half a dozen other sections away(splintered in the middle or badly worn)
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Cool story
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oh the last pole section on the pic is a base section off an SLX22(with no end cap!)..... ;D
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Always wanted to peek inside Daz's pole museum 🤣🤣
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Yawn 🥱
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Yawn 🥱
What do you do with your worn poles/sections mate?or do you sell them on Ebay after a year and buy another new pole?
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Worn out sections go in the bin mate
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I get years from my wfp's. I re laquer them. The number 1 section of my Slx 25 snapped near the top a couple of years ago, cut each section a little shorter and kept as a spare, approx 21 ft now and as the most worn sections have been cut off, it's got a new lease of life. I've also made a short pole in the past for washing the van/ bungalows from worn poles, even a telescopic gopro stick.
Some would call me a skin flint but considering what these carbon poles cost I re purpose them where I can. They don't biodegrade in landfill.
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My dry, PTFE spray arrived today so looks like tomorrow is now mapped out.
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Hi mate
How do you re lacquer your poles? I use metal tape to make clamping sections a bit like a xtremev2 but want to try something else. Is it a spray ?
Cheers
I get years from my wfp's. I re laquer them. The number 1 section of my Slx 25 snapped near the top a couple of years ago, cut each section a little shorter and kept as a spare, approx 21 ft now and as the most worn sections have been cut off, it's got a new lease of life. I've also made a short pole in the past for washing the van/ bungalows from worn poles, even a telescopic gopro stick.
Some would call me a skin flint but considering what these carbon poles cost I re purpose them where I can. They don't biodegrade in landfill.
I get years from my wfp's. I re laquer them. The number 1 section of my Slx 25 snapped near the top a couple of years ago, cut each section a little shorter and kept as a spare, approx 21 ft now and as the most worn sections have been cut off, it's got a new lease of life. I've also made a short pole in the past for washing the van/ bungalows from worn poles, even a telescopic gopro stick.
Some would call me a skin flint but considering what these carbon poles cost I re purpose them where I can. They don't biodegrade in landfill.
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Richard yes a spray. Clear engine lacquer from Halfords etc.
Strip the poles down, give them a good clean removing all tape. I'll sometimes roughen them a little with the finest wet and dry paper ( used wet with soapy water. A couple of light passes of spray lacquer over each section. Leave to dry over night and re tape. I do this approx every 6 months or when needed ( sometimes maybe just the first couple of sections ). Also dry PTFE spray like E&M does as and when needed.
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Thanks !! I’m going to get down Halford’s today and try it cheers
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That’s some nice neat pointing though isn’t it
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Thanks !! I’m going to get down Halford’s today and try it cheers
It works, I've done it a few times.
I find using an Slx etc for 18 months then sell on ebay and buy a new one.
Almost free poling
Ebayers see gardiners and pay ridiculous prices 😁
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Worked like a treat !! I used an enamel lacquer from Halfords . I was dubious that it would just scrape straight off but I think it will last for a while
Cheers for the tip
Richard yes a spray. Clear engine lacquer from Halfords etc.
Strip the poles down, give them a good clean removing all tape. I'll sometimes roughen them a little with the finest wet and dry paper ( used wet with soapy water. A couple of light passes of spray lacquer over each section. Leave to dry over night and re tape. I do this approx every 6 months or when needed ( sometimes maybe just the first couple of sections ). Also dry PTFE spray like E&M does as and when needed.