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darren73
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wire wool instead of scraper
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March 01, 2008, 05:00:00 pm »
ive just finished doing a day of builders cleans,the fella i was working for uses wire wool instead of a scraper and i must admit it was exellent,i will be using it from now on,handy tip if you dont like using a scraper(i think it was medium grade)
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cat9921
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March 01, 2008, 05:02:01 pm »
Thanks for the Tip darren73
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darren73
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Re: wire wool instead of scraper
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March 01, 2008, 05:05:07 pm »
no worries,just make sure you get the right grade,soak the window well,dip the wool in your bucket and scrub lightly,i found it quicker than scraping and does not scratch glass-wish i had known this years ago
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jeff1
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March 01, 2008, 05:53:08 pm »
The correct Grade is 0000 its the finest you can get, anything higher and you run the risk of scratches.
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darren73
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March 01, 2008, 06:12:39 pm »
cheers jeff,do you use it
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karlosdaze
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March 01, 2008, 07:04:54 pm »
Grade 0000 to grade 00 is about your limit. Pity we don't have brass wool over here like the States, non rusting wool would ensure no rusting.
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jeff1
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Re: wire wool instead of scraper
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March 01, 2008, 08:57:28 pm »
Quote from: darren73 on March 01, 2008, 06:12:39 pm
cheers jeff,do you use it
Not any more if I can help it.
and only for the reason, that I have just finished a large amount of builders cleans and I never want to see another one again.
wire wool is excellent stuff and I used it during all the last builders cleans, people think your crazy when you get wire wool out, but then again, they think I'm crazy when I get out wet and dry sandpaper to restore there upvc, that works a treat as well.
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cherubs cleaning
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March 01, 2008, 09:10:11 pm »
if the builder done there job right you would not need a scraper or wire wool
jerry
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jeff1
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March 01, 2008, 09:17:51 pm »
Well Jerry I've done hundreds of builders cleans and I have yet to meet a builder who doesnt create a mess on the windows and frames.
The trouble is there all on a price and work like the clappers, so why should they care if they make a mess, they know the cleaners move in after.
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Jeff Brimble
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March 01, 2008, 09:43:11 pm »
Stay away from builders cleans.
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Pat Purcell
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Re: wire wool instead of scraper
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March 01, 2008, 09:56:05 pm »
Quote from: Jeff Brimble- The Electric Window Cleaner on March 01, 2008, 09:43:11 pm
Stay away from builders cleans.
If you charge enough they can be a great earner, but theres a lot more to worry about these days with tempered glass and self cleaning glass, and tinted glass, Its not for the faint of heart
Wire wool is great for getting oxidation off old glass as well
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cherubs cleaning
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March 01, 2008, 10:42:17 pm »
jeff1
i have done 1000s of b/c
there r a few buildings out there that do care (small ones)
timber frame r the worst ones
all they have to do is cover them up
jerry
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