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« on: September 09, 2009, 01:29:09 PM » |
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can anybody tell me if the microfibre cloths any good ?
i use a scrim right now but will try micro if they are ok
do you use them wwith a leather, as you do with a scrim?
thanks all
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stuart mci
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2009, 11:02:54 PM » |
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ive got loads of microfibres but to be honest i use them as sill cloths and a scrim for detailing after the squeegie. they work for detailing as well but i always find they get wet to quick. i have a few jobs i use a damp microfibre and scrim or dry microfibre on small georgians and leaded etc
and i even when i had a leather chamois in the eightys i never knew what it was for anyway as i did it all with a squeegie apart from the odd door panel or opener where i used it damp and buffed up with a scrim
i do have a couple of large unger microfibres that i would happily use instead of a scrim but they are pricy so i will stick to the scrims for now
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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2009, 05:38:55 PM » |
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the large ones are amazing, i used the blue ones, not sure of make but i think gardiners sell em.
i know lads who only use these microfibres and ditched scrim ages ago.
but then i know lads who did the opposite.
i found there's not much difference between them when scrimming round the edges, but on lead, microfibre every time.
the small ones from pound shops are ok but just not big enough in your hand. but at quid a time its worth stitching a couple together
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« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2009, 09:42:18 PM » |
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Scrim all the way. Unger do a good large one, but after 1 wash, it's not the same.
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2009, 09:36:18 AM » |
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did you wash with detergent? the blue ones just say hot wash at 60 and no detergent
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« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2009, 05:10:18 PM » |
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i swear by the small ungers cost a bit but well worth it.
start using the pound shop micro's for sills and their great.
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2011, 10:35:44 PM » |
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Hi All, I've been looking at purchasing a couple of microfibre cloths just to try them out as i understand they (seem) to do a better job than the good old faithful scrim. What weave of microfibre do you guys use as im sure bigger weaves do a different job to the tighter weave. Would really appreciate any replies as im at a loss after researching and looking into it. Thanks  |
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« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2011, 11:42:58 PM » |
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micro fibre are cheap enough but stick to good ol faithful scrim  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2011, 06:09:16 PM » |
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same as g&g, thought i could save a few quid ( cos i'm a tight git!! ) and got sum microfibre, used them for a couple of days and went straight back to the scrims |
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« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2011, 08:45:57 AM » |
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i bought 10 large unger microwipes and they are fantastic for both detailing and buffing up little openers/leaded windows.
NO CLOTH FIBRES LEFT ON THE WINDOW
NO NEED TO BREAK THEM IN
THEY LAST FOR YEARS!
do not wash with fabric softener.
i have got some scrim that i use on a damp day sometimes as they stay drier for longer.
i also have some of the cheap "towelling" variety microfibres from the pound shop that i use as sill cloths.
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« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2012, 01:57:43 PM » |
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I always found scrims to get wetter than microfibre as theyre thinner? Maybe just my scrim as it's about 10 years old Nd has a big hole in the middle lol. Scrims do leave a lot of lint on the windows I have started to notice. Microfibre for detailing, scrim for buffing up leaded/small windows. Only need 1 of each blast em on heaters in car in between jobs  |
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2012, 04:43:50 PM » |
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Micro fibres get wet to quick in my opinion, They are great for wiping the frames/ledges however and you can twist them until all the water comes and and use them again.
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« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2012, 10:44:28 PM » |
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I tried microfibre for a bit but went back to scrim. I just use micro for sills at the moment... but might try some on the old glass again some time  |
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