Well try a wfp Doug[/QUOTE]
I’m sure thelegendofdoug stated that it sounds like operator error due he’s read so many rave reviews about superior results from a large number of WFP users.
I’ve had issues w/ wfp work in the past and it usually is operator error, ie not a good enough scrub or rinse. A few times I’ve run into glass that doesn’t sheet well when rinsed. I have since learned that a longer rinse after a more vigorous scrub will take care of that problem. One other problem is on windy days near dusty streets. The wind deposits dirt onto the glass before it dries. After some practice you’ll find that wfp work is a great money maker and time saver (once you have enough experience).
Larry you are correct, that is what I meant. also, “Operator error” sounds alot better than “your problem” =)
and other Doug, I’ve used a wfp a few times, The results were wonderful, and the ONLY reason I have not invested in a setup yet is because I don’t have enough accounts that are ideal for WFP (yet) to justify the cost.
You make another excellent point. Not every job is ideal for WFP. I do alot of storm window jobs and they really are not suitable for WFP. I do find myself looking at taller buildings thinking to myself how much money I can make using my pure water setup on them. Before that I’d think - man I’d hate to have to ladder (or get a lift) that one.
As I’ve mentioned before - I’ve never had spots on windows after using GG4. You can even pre scrub with a porcupine & then wfp. It saves coming back or doing twice. Wfp is a “learning curve” process - hence the bad reports or customers saying “you’re not using one of those pole thingys are you?”
Most users in the UK tell their clients that it will take around 3 cleans to get the windows suitable for wfp. I don’t have that luxury & I’m sure many others in the US don’t. There a lot of factors why wfp’s “don’t work” - its just having the experience to know what to do in different situations. That’s why I tell people to pre-scrub first & wfp while the windows are wet - it just saves me explaining different ways for every different situation.
If the job is done by hand the first time rarely will you have to squeegee again. I can cut time down to a third of what it takes to squeegee on certain jobs.
This is how quick it can be: http://robinson-solutions.blogspot.com/2008/06/painter-poles-become-water-fed-poles.html
Its a home made pole not one that is purchased off the shelf. Peter of Aquatech in Scotland came out with the idea & is copied in the “throw-up” pole that you see (painters pole). Its simply a case of utilising the hose to hold the sections up. Peter has been flooded out of home & office - we’ve had no word of when he will be supplying again.
