Clips?

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Hi all, I have been using the Unger ‘S’ channels (stainless) and Unger handles.
I still get some streaks. I was wondering if it is Ok to try using Unger’s plastic end clips in the channel. I know that the brass channels use clips but there is no information on their use with the stainless channels.

                                   Thanks
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Your streaks are most likely coming from technique or worn out rubber. You can try the clips, it wont hurt but it probably wont stop your streaking.

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Are you straight pulling, fanning (s method) or any other method when getting these streaks? Fancier techniques take practice.

Are the streaks occurring at the edges or in the middle area of the squeegee? If it’s along the edge, make sure you have enough overlap of dry squeegee blade past the edge of the water and blade tilted down so that the water gets pushed towards the center of your squeegee. (maybe a poor description) If water is being left in the middle area of your squeegee then you may have a worn rubber, chipped rubber, bent channel or it’s your pressure on the squeegee.

Experiment with pressure. Too little can leave water behind. too much or uneven pressure can also leave water behind due to bending the squeegee channel.

If you’re new to using a squeegee, try using a smaller width channel ‘streak free’ before going up to a bigger size channel.

Regarding clips: I’ve tried the brass clips in the unger channel but just on the one side. (I do this when using an unger channel in an Ettore contour pro handle) Works fine but if you’re using all unger, you shouldn’t need clips.

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Thanks for all of your suggestions. Looks like i’ve got some experimenting to do. BTW, I love this site!!!

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Hey kbwc,

Welcome to the boards. In general, you only need the clips if you are using a squeegee handle that is designed to let you change out channels without changing handles, ie: the ettore contour pro. These types of squeegee handles only grip the channel, not the channel and the rubber, thus the need for clips

All the standard advice has already been posted. In my experience, the first place I look is the rubber. Check your channel for straightness to, it might have gotten stepped on or caught in a bad spot in your vehicle.

If you are just getting started, stick with it. You will get it.

Good Luck,