For some reason I have the impression that clipless squeegees use more rubber. I have tried it before and that was what I thought from the past.
Am I wrong about this?
Yes.
OK That could be. Maybe it was just easier to change the rubber so I was doing more of it. 
Here is another issue or possibility. Don’t the clips help to keep a constant and even pressure on the glass across the rubber? The ends on clipless are not held firmly in place and float.
I have been using a lightweight clip-less squeegee lately and it has been ok as far as I can tell. I am just wondering whether there is a difference. If there is it would be a subtle one.
The one difference I do see is that the ends are not held firmly when you press against the frame, so they retract, but I am not sure how much it matters… Just wondering.
…another thing on the subject of clips in general…the brass clips do not work well with the thick aluminum channels. The clips get bent out of shape and the brass sticks when in contact with aluminum. I have not seen any aluminum clips.
OK That could be. Maybe it was just easier to change the rubber so I was doing more of it.
“I THINK THIS IS THE PROBLEM”.
[QUOTE=Merv;54842]…another thing on the subject of clips in general…the brass clips do not work well with the thick aluminum channels. The clips get bent out of shape and the brass sticks when in contact with aluminum. I have not seen any aluminum clips.[/QUOTE
So your saying that you use Brass Clips with wide channels? If so then you are using the wrong clips.Tthe brass clips are for the standard squeegee. For some reason Im not seeing on here the clips you need. Call Chris or Alex and they can hook you up.
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I think clip-less are not good for beginners that tend to press the edge against the frame.
That will wear the ends down so that the rubber cannot be removed easily.
