[jim bean]

Hi just a quick q.

How long does the average rubber last you? When I first started it used to be weeks as I didn't really know the crack. However now its needing to be changed quicker and quicker. It may be because I do a lot of old houses, with wooden windowframes etc and only use 1 squegee.

Since I've gone off alone i'm starting to notice they deteriorate enough to notice after just a few GOOD days - around £200-£250. Obviously can't complain as a strip to go in a 7in squeegee costs me about 50p

I change the rubber as soon as i start leaving lines, don't even bother turning it round most of the time as it soon needs changing anyways.

Im using sirclean rubber, soft.

[KS Cleaning]

Why don't you use both sides ???will last almost twice as long.I always start with the blank side facing and then after I have turned the rubber and the writing is facing I know both sides have been used without having to have to look too closely at the rubber

[bobby p]

dont buy UNGER soft.   iv recently bought a few packs and at least 1 pack is duff , leaving lines from the start

[andrew hamshare]

I use 1 side for pvc and flip over for painted wooden frames.  I find that the paint edges are very sharp on the rubber.