Another Steve O video. Which method do you like best and why?
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That guys a master
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Idk, I fell asleep… 
But my answer would be WFP outsides (unless weepy, super oxidized frames), and perfect fit squeegee for insides.
If you’re averaging more than 10 seconds per french pane, you’re just wasting time 
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I hate to admit it but I prefer the channels cut to fit method. I call them one swipes. Perfect results every time. I have a selection cut every half inch, from 51/2 to 81/2 inches, seven in all. Really large French windows, 8.5"+, gets fanned. I must be athletically challenged because I make mistakes when I try to fan small French window. 
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I use 6" but don’t do a fanning motion. I create critical dry area at top - start with 6" at top left of each piece. Pull squeegee straight down then twist wrist counterclockwise and hit bottom left corner at a 45* angle. Pull up a that angle until you hit the top right. Twist squeegee back to horizontal position - now head south to bottom right. This is one smooth motion that is very fast and efficient. It is faster than a fan that has way too much motion and wrist action in my opinion. Try it !
For larger French panes move up to an 8". I also have some repeats that I have modified the length for one pull. Like that too. Never liked 7method as it ends in a vertical position and potential for bleeding is greater.
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You missed the straight pull with no wiping method and also the wet with spray away instead of strip washer. Either way I use most methods. The only two methods I don’t use is the perfect fit method, unless my standard size squeegee is already a perfect fit, and the spray away method.
The one I probably use the most and prefer is fanning but I generally use an 8 inch squeegee instead of the 6 inch unless the 8 won’t fit sideways.
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I have not mastered NO reverse direction drag marks using the vertical fanning technique. Down Up Down. Even PolznBladz leaves reverse direction marks on occasion with the down up down method. I posted a video of his down below. He’s showing how he changed his technique slightly to eliminate problem.
Sounds interesting! If you can make a short video I would be grateful.
Here’s a video of PolznBladz showing off his correction move to eliminate the reverse direction drag marks we get on occasion when using the down up down method. Sorry they’re not French windows but you’ll get the idea.
What dark art is this??
For tall, narrow panes (not cutups) I usually use the method shown at 2:30. Use a squeegee that’s >70% the width of the pane, and use my opposite hand to guide the leading edge. Make the motion nice and swooping, turning early before the corner, and avoiding hesitation or smacking into the corners. Sometimes I deliberately cut the corners 1/4" or so. Using this method, I still end up leaving a small turn mark on about 1 out of 4 panes. A quick dab with the huck and I’m happy.
Tested your baseline speed today for fun.@Infinity 8 cuts at 60 seconds. Didn’t realize how fast they actually go
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Before PolznBladz deleted all his original videos off YouTube, I saw one where he talked about leaving marks on the glass at that last turn. He stopped using and teaching the down up down method because of it. You can’t see the error the day you clean the window or try to fix it with a huck towel because the light has to hit the window at just the right angle to see it, like in the morning when the sun is low … the customer can see it while she’s trying to enjoy her first cup of coffee. haha
He’d see them as well the next time he cleaned the windows and it drove him nuts because he’s PolznBladz and he doesn’t leave marks. Remember no detailing.
So now there’s a better way to do it. I give up. 
Cutting channels to fit is what we do too! As long as the majority French windows are the same size . Fast for sure, 1 pull and done
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One swipe, cut to fit
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Thanks Luke. I’ve seen you clean on YouTube so now I feel better about using one swipes! 
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