Getting lines from tips of squeegee

[SkulBlaker]

hey guys, bit of advice if possible. Been using a liquidator for a while now and over the past couple of months have been getting lines on the turns from the tips of the rubber, tried different rubbers and cutting them with very sharp scissors, but the lines still happen, even on the pre cut end.

Don't understand why it's happening, am I needing new channels... liquidator tips? Or is it something else. Using GG4 and a dash of Ecover in the solution but still occurs if I'm using one or the other or both.

 

[Rosewood]

I use razor red in my liquidator channels and get this occasionally, if you use the liquidator on wooden frames unless the paintwork is perfect it will damage the edge of the rubber causing the lines, I only use mine now on upvc windows

 

[SkulBlaker]

All upvc frames, used both razor red and black diamond and same with both rubbers.

 

[Phildeeney]

Too much pressure on the squeegee I had the same a few weeks ago

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[SkulBlaker]

Will give that a try, will also try my old squeegee too and see what that's like. How often would you change a channel or end clips for a liquidator, I'm cutting the rubber so it's sits slightly short of the end tips.

 

[Williams Jet Wash]

new rubber

 

[HALTON]

If you are cutting short of the tip thats why i think.

its got to be flush with the tip.

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[SkulBlaker]

new rubber

Happens with new rubber too.

 

[Clisty1989]

I agree with @HALTON plus it may be your not giving time to bed in, takes a few windows

 

[rugbywolf]

hey guys, bit of advice if possible. Been using a liquidator for a while now and over the past couple of months have been getting lines on the turns from the tips of the rubber, tried different rubbers and cutting them with very sharp scissors, but the lines still happen, even on the pre cut end.
Don't understand why it's happening, am I needing new channels... liquidator tips? Or is it something else. Using GG4 and a dash of Ecover in the solution but still occurs if I'm using one or the other or both.

I find that that razor blade scrapers are the best for cutting rubbers. The Liquidator rubber should be just a fraction longer that the channel. I also find that keeping the angle the same as you go round a corner, helps reduce lines. Could be your channel is too wet, try wiping before using.

 

[Tuffers]

I find that that razor blade scrapers are the best for cutting rubbers. The Liquidator rubber should be just a fraction longer that the channel. I also find that keeping the angle the same as you go round a corner, helps reduce lines. Could be your channel is too wet, try wiping before using.

I always wipe my rubber on my top after blading every window. Force of habit.

 

[Tuffers]

I find that that razor blade scrapers are the best for cutting rubbers. The Liquidator rubber should be just a fraction longer that the channel. I also find that keeping the angle the same as you go round a corner, helps reduce lines. Could be your channel is too wet, try wiping before using.

I always wipe my rubber on my top after blading every window. Force of habit.

 

[CHWS]

It's ****, I'm fed up getting this , sometimes it will go OK a few windows then it's **** again. Worst thing I done was get used to the liquidator to begin with

 

[Dave B]

I never wipe my blade and just use it

I still.don't understand the issues some are having

Cut the rubber exactly to the tips of the clips and it should be fine

 

[Eric Gilliand]

I never wipe my blade and just use itI still.don't understand the issues some are having

Cut the rubber exactly to the tips of the clips and it should be fine

Agreed, I get it once the rubber is getting too worn or I have torn the tip on older wooden frames but I'm always aware when it does happen and simply flip the rubber or change it...

 

[CHWS]

I'm on a roll today with mine , loving it again lol

 

[rugbywolf]

I never wipe my blade and just use itI still.don't understand the issues some are having

Cut the rubber exactly to the tips of the clips and it should be fine

No, I don't wipe mine either, it's just that sometimes a wet rubber can have that effect. Experienced window cleaners (and I class myself as one), use what I call a 'dummy' edge, and I got this from Chris Dauber's videos, and I notice Polzn bladez does it; it's where you slide up an edge before actually starting, which acts to get rid of the excess water.

 

[Chris33]

Bring the blade angle closer to the glass.

 

[Keithlons]

I have found this problem but have noticed when changing the angle of turn it's gone. Today I cut down both sides of the window and chopped down the mountain in the centre. The method was tighter turns and resulted "no lines".

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[Dave B]

No, I don't wipe mine either, it's just that sometimes a wet rubber can have that effect. Experienced window cleaners (and I class myself as one), use what I call a 'dummy' edge, and I got this from Chris Dauber's videos, and I notice Polzn bladez does it; it's where you slide up an edge before actually starting, which acts to get rid of the excess water.

Bob (polz) does it for the same reason as i do with the liquidators

It lubricates the blade to allow you to blade the window with no jumps or judders

If you saw how i do it i start somewhere in the middle of the glass and then go to an edge so the blade is nice and slippy

 

[Dave B]

This is me messing about with a 10"

Notice that on the big windows i lubricate the blade on the glass before blading

Excuse the dodgy belt setup as i was waiting for my new ergotec belt

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