Unger S-Channel Plus

[Dave B]

If you are worried about the strength as the tips weaken when you cut them then use Erics tip of filling the gap with epoxy or metal putty and then smoothing and it will be 1 piece again

 

[Eric Gilliand]

If you are worried about the strength as the tips weaken when you cut them then use Erics tip of filling the gap with epoxy or metal putty and then smoothing and it will be 1 piece again

Yep, it makes them bulletproof. JB Weld. Leave 24 Hours then sand back smooth on both sides with fine emory paper, wet...

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[fenderjaguar]

hmm, I never thought of doing that. thanks guys.

though I have to say, I like the spring action. However it is susceptible to damage if the squeegee is dropped

 

[James Allen]

hmm, I never thought of doing that. thanks guys.
though I have to say, I like the spring action. However it is susceptible to damage if the squeegee is dropped

Works a treat dave I did it last night at 2.30 this morn . 1000 times better

 

[Posh]

My unger s+ channel worked well today. No rough edges on mine. Still think ill mod it tho lol

 

[James Allen]

I dropped mine and it is only useful for the bin now

 

[fenderjaguar]

I have to say, the quality control on some of these s-plus is shocking. I've bought 2 now, and whilst I haven't found any rough edges, I have seen the dog ears being completely different on either side of the channel on my second one.

It's almost as if they actually have some guy bending these by hand with a pair of pliers in the factory or something. One dog ear is barely even a dog ear at all, the other is bent so far forward it's almost pushing the rubber proud.

http://i.imgur.com/5MqsQyL.jpg

 

[James Allen]

I found if you cut the angles and split the channel and push upto the corners like wagga it works exceptionally well until you drop it like me by mistake lol then it is shocking again

 

[fenderjaguar]

I found if you cut the angles and split the channel and push upto the corners like wagga it works exceptionally well until you drop it like me by mistake lol then it is shocking again

Yeah, I'd definitely recommend erics mod. I've done it myself to my first channel, and whilst it looks a little rough, it's rock solid now

http://i.imgur.com/ZdGP72J.jpg

 

[James Allen]

Yeah, I'd definitely recommend erics mod. I've done it myself to my first channel, and whilst it looks a little rough, it's rock solid now
http://i.imgur.com/ZdGP72J.jpg

Where you cut the split I prised mine outwards to the corner of the rubber .

 

[Tuffers]

I have to say, the quality control on some of these s-plus is shocking. I've bought 2 now, and whilst I haven't found any rough edges, I have seen the dog ears being completely different on either side of the channel on my second one.
It's almost as if they actually have some guy bending these by hand with a pair of pliers in the factory or something. One dog ear is barely even a dog ear at all, the other is bent so far forward it's almost pushing the rubber proud.

http://i.imgur.com/5MqsQyL.jpg

Is that how it came?

 

[fenderjaguar]

Is that how it came?

Sorry to say it is. I am modding this anyway, but I think it has to be sent back for a replacement, since I want to be bending upwards only, not mucking around with bending forwards and second guessing myself

 

[Ant]

Yeah, I'd definitely recommend erics mod. I've done it myself to my first channel, and whilst it looks a little rough, it's rock solid now
http://i.imgur.com/ZdGP72J.jpg

Might be a silly question but what's the best method for splitting channels, hacksaw or snips? Never done before but up for trying.

 

[fenderjaguar]

Where you cut the split I prised mine outwards to the corner of the rubber .

I see, you went right up into the corner? See, if you look at the liquidator, there's a couple mms of distance, and that's how I find it best on homemade dog ears. The s-plus is way too low though. Although I have to say, that really extreme dog ear on the left works better than the one on the right hand side of my picture

 

[fenderjaguar]

Might be a silly question but what's the best method for splitting channels, hacksaw or snips? Never done before but up for trying.

Yeah, definitely hack saw with the channel secured in a vice

 

[Ant]

Yeah, definitely hack saw with the channel secured in a vice

Thanks mate :thumbsup:

 

[Ant]

Picked up a 12" S Plus this morning that I'd ordered from my local shop. Checked straight away to see if the dogearing was equal both sides and for rough edges! All good there.

Used it all day and i actually think it's not bad! hardly any detailing and any I did was more touching up than detailing. But the main point is that I could use it without getting stressed with it as none of the problems I have with the liquidator are there.

Soon as I get the chance i'll have a go at cutting the angles and split dogearing, see how I get on with that.

 

[James Allen]

Picked up a 12" S Plus this morning that I'd ordered from my local shop. Checked straight away to see if the dogearing was equal both sides and for rough edges! All good there.Used it all day and i actually think it's not bad! hardly any detailing and any I did was more touching up than detailing. But the main point is that I could use it without getting stressed with it as none of the problems I have with the liquidator are there.

Soon as I get the chance i'll have a go at cutting the angles and split dogearing, see how I get on with that.

Definitely give it a angle cut and spilt to push the ends outwards but also get yourself some jb weld so yo can turn the channel back into one Pcs again

 

[Ant]

Definitely give it a angle cut and spilt to push the ends outwards but also get yourself some jb weld so yo can turn the channel back into one Pcs again

Yep I think this is a wise move. Hopefully I won't make a mess of it but it seems pretty easy to do :thumbsup:

 

[James Allen]

Yep I think this is a wise move. Hopefully I won't make a mess of it but it seems pretty easy to do :thumbsup:

Simple to do .

Start your angle just underneath the rounded edge of the channel and I took the angle cut too the 3rd line which is etched on the channel

 

[Ant]

Simple to do .Start your angle just underneath the rounded edge of the channel and I took the angle cut too the 3rd line which is etched on the channel

Thanks for the tip. :thumbsup:

Once I do it, I'll no doubt report back how I get on.