[james roffey]

At the moment i have a Kleenright tool that i got from Ashbys when i got my first machine the Ninja, i have never liked the tool and like most hate doing upholstery but i seem to get quite a lot of it so thought about whether another tool would make it easier.
At the moment i am using my stair tool prefering this as i can increase the pressure a little, it is lighter, and has less overspray.
Possible replacements for the Kleenright are the CFR  but with the attachment etc it works out £324.00 thats a lot especially  if its no better than the Kleenright i get so much overspray with the Kleenright even though this is a dedicated tool for upholstery and was not cheap, it was also recommended by Ashbys.
I think i will probably take the plunge but dont want to waste more money on another upholstery tool i never use.

ps if any one wants the Kleenright its not been used much and i was told it is brilliant :

[Simon Gerrard]

James,
If you're willing to spend that kind of money why not have a look at the new Uphosltery Pro from Sapphire Scientific, we've got two and think they are brilliant.
http://www.sapphirescientific.com/Content_003.aspx?cid=1233&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Simon

[Gary Humphreys]

Get the cfr handtool for far less overspray and much quicker drying times. Once you've used it you'll wonder how you managed without it.

[Gary Humphreys]

Just had a look at the Uphosltery Pro from Sapphire Scientific and they look fantastic> I like the idea of the 4 inch head too. Does anyone stock them in the UK? or did you have to buy from the states Simon?

[Paul Redden Countryfresh]

Jim I have got through two kleenrites, when they are working they are good, but the metal head is a inferior
mix of metals and badly corrodes. The screws holding the head together seize and the trigger wears badly.

I have a 7" cfr but a bit heavy on the wrists, the dri master is good but uses a hell of a lot of water and can rip fabric if you scrub with it.

One of my best tools was a early version numatic handtool with a fine jet.

Good luck in your quest

[Joe H]

Jim
I have had the CFR handtool for about 5 year now, both the 5" and the 3". Some suites I use only the 3", but the 5" is more versatile cause you make it a 3" (or 4") by puttting your finger over the slot.
Very well made, it will last for donkeys years if you treat it well.
Keep the pressure below 200 and you dont get overspray. (are you using too much pressure on the Kleenrite??, maybe

[Simon Gerrard]

Joe,

I think Dri-Eaz  UK do them, also Prochem. Haggle though you'll get better than list price.

Simon

[Paul Simpson]

Have a CFR for upholstery but also have one of these http://www.carpet-cleaning-equipment.co.uk/product_details_45.htm
Pretty versatile, use it for stairs, tight areas and back up upholstery tool and half the cost of a CFR, just another option.  

[gwrightson]

Dri master ,all day long  and no they dont use alot of water if used correctly and yes they leave fabrics drier than the cfr , great for curtains as well .

geoff

[james roffey]

James,
If you're willing to spend that kind of money why not have a look at the new Uphosltery Pro from Sapphire Scientific, we've got two and think they are brilliant.
http://www.sapphirescientific.com/Content_003.aspx?cid=1233&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Simon

Simon

Cant find a UK suppier for this. have looked at this on utube looks very good i like it a lot.

[Carpet Dawg]

CFR for me everytime.

Alot of guys on here have had thiers for years and not had any problems (apart from chaging the valve and jet from time to time due to natural wear of course), So its stood the test of time.

There is no over spray with a cfr.

I tried a dri master tool but didn't rate it much.

[Simon Gerrard]

James,

Prochem do them.

Simon

[Dennis]

Cant find a UK suppier for this. have looked at this on utube looks very good i like it a lot.

Here you go.

http://www.prochem.co.uk/sapphire_truck_mount_system_accessories.htm

[julianb]

I obtained a sapphire tool from a local prochem supplier, the tool is fantastic

[Steve Gunn]

JK will be able to get you one

[JandS]

I'm with gwrightson on this, drimaster anyday.
With VAT there £480 over here.
Just priced them up in the USA $306 INC shipping.
Do we have to pay VAT or is it paid over there.
Even with 20% UK VAT it's still £120 cheaper, anybody
bought one from over the pond?

John

[John Kelly]

You pay vat and duty to customs over here. We should have saphires in next week.

[james roffey]

Rather get it from John will give him a call next week, cheers guys

[james roffey]

Ordered the new saphire upholstery tool from Restoremate today £20 off the normal price too   
 looking forward to trying it out.

[Billy Russell]

I use a CFR! but i do like the look of the sapphire tool! might be my next buy me thinks!  Have ordered the evo wand so will have to wait a month or 2!