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« on: September 14, 2011, 08:41:44 PM » |
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Can you tell me what is so great about them and when and how to use them. I have never used them but have bought a few to try.
When im trad I use squeegie sill cloth and scrimm to tidy
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stu
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mikes window cleaning
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« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2011, 08:51:59 PM » |
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i used them to clean the frames and cills or wiping the blade of the squeegie but once there wet there bad this is my personal experience i binned them after a week
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the future is in the water unless theres a drought
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« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2011, 08:55:17 PM » |
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my wife stole all mine I only kept 4 large unger ones, she got all the cheaper ones
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« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2011, 10:34:25 PM » |
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I'm happy with either micro fibre or scrim. If you do get microfibre, try to get large ones as most of the problem is they are too small.
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« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2011, 10:47:30 PM » |
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o i did have the small ones that will explain why
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« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2011, 10:53:24 PM » |
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LOL stu, my misses took my small ones as well.
I just use one for sills as back up when my chamois gets too wet. You cant beat scrim in my opinion.
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« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2011, 12:36:44 AM » |
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I've used both unger microfibres and Scrim. Scrim all the way for detailing. Microfiber clothes don't seem to be as absorbent as good quality scrims. The only advantage that microfiber has over scrim in my opinion is that it is less likely to leave fibers on the window, in which case it is good to have some on hand for polishing leaded windows, but for general detailing around the edges, scrim.  Here's a useful review of unger microfibers You are not allowed to view links.
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« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2011, 09:13:07 AM » |
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I havent used scrim yet but have tried a few different types of microfibre (not unger) and my favourite is the Microfibre Ireland glass cloth.
They improve with age and are great for detailing.
I actually prefer the smaller cloths.
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« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2011, 10:15:11 AM » |
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Yeah I think I would agree that scrim is better for absorbing water than microfibres.
I recently bought some Unger Pre-Washed Scrim from WCW and find it really good. I had been using good quality WCW microfibre cloths but even during warm weather I was finding that they were useless after an hour because they were just too damp.
I seem to be able to use one piece of scrim for much longer and it absorbs water very quickly.
I do still use some cheap microfibre for sill cloths but thats about it.
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« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2011, 07:55:43 PM » |
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me too scrim is the way to go for detailing and it dries quicker go for the huge one around £3.50ish its like a small blanket i just work the corners round and round and by the time i get back to the first corner its dry still use micro for mopping up,flocking etc , when i can get them back from the she devil  |
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mikefaerosyth
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« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2011, 09:09:45 PM » |
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unger microfiber is ok in dry weather but no good when damp,i like scrim but grade b /2 loose wofen stuff to scoop the water up,grade a defeats the purpose imo
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« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2011, 09:41:10 PM » |
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Don't use nowt but microfibre, find them loads better than scrims. Detailing  don't do much of that either. |
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« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2011, 09:39:19 PM » |
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I have to agree with 'mikefaerosyth'. Grade B scrim really is the best scrim. Its much softer and more supple than grade A, and the loose weave seems to gather the dirt up better. Because its not so thick it gets in the nooks and crannies easier and its great on leaded work. Use very slightly damp...great ! |
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« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2011, 10:09:28 PM » |
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Micro fibre cloths..... Have any of you guys done inside windows using 2 micro fibre cloths and a spray bottle of Pure Water?? One to help apply solution (water) to dilute the dirt particles into the solution and agitate and remove the dirt and then use the other cloth to dry and buff. No drips, streaks or smears. Like a WFP just for little inny windows. Works a treat! You can get these great cloths from You are not allowed to view links.
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« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2011, 12:12:43 PM » |
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ClearVue Solutions , You should put that post on the 'Internal alternative' thread by chip. He,s looking for a way to do insides without any mess. sounds good |
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« Reply #15 on: November 23, 2011, 02:07:45 PM » |
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Paragon / Window Cleaning Warehouse microfibre for me. Expensive but v good. Buy the big ones and then cut them in half...
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