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« on: June 13, 2009, 04:58:12 PM » |
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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2009, 06:22:05 PM » |
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just drape your scrim on the end of pole and use it to detail the edges .when u buy your wagtail buy the angle extension too,theyre great together on a pole. the 24inch wagtail is ace for BIG windows
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2009, 10:51:24 PM » |
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You can always use a dedicated tool to detail with. I actually use wagtails own plastic angle with a microfibre cloth held on with elastic band. This is when I'm using a large wagtail. When doing domestic, I use a specially adapted tool permenantly fixed to the wagtail. Takes a lot of practice but I got good at it now. I only use 12" on domestic.
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2009, 11:00:59 PM » |
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how do you detail/ wipe edges with itJoe's discovered a very absorbent cloth over on the academy You are not allowed to view links.
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« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2009, 03:20:00 PM » |
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Thanks guys you answered that one comprehensivley.
Im off to WCW to order one now.
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« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2009, 05:14:34 PM » |
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you wagtail users who dont not work from ladders anymore, how do you do the frames etc from the ground?
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« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2009, 09:15:44 PM » |
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I never realy did the frames to start with. I always saw it as a seperate job by request.
However, I somtimes wipe the upper sills with a tool and old microfibre cloth held on by elastic band.
It's quite effective once your'e used to it. At a push, you can just about do the frames with it too if you want. You could use Ungers clamp if you want.
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« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2009, 03:03:48 PM » |
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hey wagga, how do you get around leaded using the wagtail upstairs or do you just avoid them.
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« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2009, 06:34:38 PM » |
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I use ladders for leaded but am trying to avoid them. Lost one the other day as I made a mess of it. But there you go.
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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2009, 10:32:43 PM » |
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been using the wagtail all week having left the trolley in the van and have come to the conclusion that im quicker with the wagtail due to the nature of the houses on this part of my round, at this rate i reckon i'll only use my trolley on three storey work and leaded windys. must admit though if i knew they where this good i never would have invested in wfp
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« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2009, 10:43:31 PM » |
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Do you pull straight down Stan or do you fan it at height?
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« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2009, 11:00:10 PM » |
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Fan on normal windows matey but pull down on the smaller bathroom type.
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« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2009, 11:25:44 PM » |
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Hey chris hows about a heads up on any houses you lose or dont want ?
Oh and cheers for the rubber the other day I was getting stressed with that other rubbish!
Kev
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« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2009, 05:20:50 PM » |
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Hi Kev, how long you been on the forum? Another tip I forgot to mention the other day was the W5 washing-up liq from Lidl.. It should give you a bit more slip and less streaks. I ran out the other day and used Fairy. It's not as good for sure. If I have any work I don't want I will let you know. Chris.  |
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« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2009, 10:02:57 PM » |
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Just joined yesterday been a guest for a little while though. I like it these guys seem like you and I a generally nice bunch! Loads of helpfull hints and tips for newbiees like me too! I think we talked about w5 before, I been using it for a while anyway to good result |
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« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2009, 09:15:46 PM » |
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Hi Kev, welcome to the forum anyway, great to have you. Sorry I forgot about the W5. Hope the blade works better than the old one. |
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« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2009, 06:15:21 PM » |
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I have been using a 14" Flipper but decided to get a 12" - none in stock so ordered a squeegee and modified it to waggas design, works ace. I have attached the mop with 4 small bulldog clips which are working well. The mop is a moonsoon that i have cut to size and shaved a bit of the length off, i have also removed about 3/4" of the mop surface back to the backing material on the edge you attach to the squeegee and it helps it to flipper better. I will post a pic when i can figure it out lol.
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« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2009, 09:33:07 PM » |
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look forward to seeing a pic. I'm always looking to improve and other peoples idea's are realy welcome. Took me ages to work out how to post a pic. |
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« Reply #18 on: August 03, 2009, 11:39:34 PM » |
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HEY WAGGA HAV U SEEN that video of a modified flipper on windowcleaningresources site ? its a beast with an aluminium backplate with a hinge fitted below the rubber . on this backplate is glued a mop
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« Reply #19 on: August 05, 2009, 11:00:01 PM » |
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