[Tim_Rowe]

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[Neil Mc Anulty]

My method is to dry the two sides and top creating a dry line which you then start to pull your squeegee down. As for the lines being left you should rub over the window with a scrim cloth this will remove any left over smears and actually shine the window up.

Go for GG4, excellent product.

[karlosdaze]

Yep, you can make cut-ups, ideal for the french windows.
Or you can buy the 4"/6" which is the smallest they make.

I think you need a little more practise before dog-earing, please get that book I sent in a pm. Worth every penny, it will tell you all the mistakes you can possibly make including lines etc. Its called "Taking the pane out of window cleaning".
This is the link:-
http://www.windows101.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=101&products_id=658

[dean stewart]

Quick answer for you mate. When it comes to smaller pains I use the mop to clean the window then buff it straight way with a microfibre cloth.  These things are a god send.  I don't use GG4 but I presume like any professional fluid it is smear free combine this with a microfibre cloth you should be ok.  As for smears at the top of windows you should leave a gap of about 1 inch around the whole pain, should cure the problem.

Remember people have different ways of achiving the same results it's what works for you.

P.S A good place for microfibre clothes is http://cleantech.co.uk  I find their prices reasonable for all my needs

[karlosdaze]

Why don't you get a window cleaner in, then you can see what he does.
The book is cheap for the bounty of knowledge it gives, for someone who is in the position of buying a wfp, I think its a small price to lay out.
Get as much water off with your squeegee as possible, then go round with your scrim.
I don't boil the scrims at all, just wear them in & throw them in with your normal wash as usual. All this talk about boiling, no conditioner, don't dry on heat etc. I can't see any difference. That hessian feel will go after a couple uses, & washes.

[karlosdaze]

Book 20 quid  Vs Wfp (R.O.) 1200 quid.

You'll have to know how to window clean manually anyway, I'm just trying to help out. You've purchased the gear, now learn how to use them. Or follow your local window cleaner up the street, or contact someone on the forums & ask to tag along for the day, I'm sure they'd oblige.

[denzle]

Tim,
I'd dump the scrim and buy Microfibre cloths instead, they are so much better.

Denzle

[Tim_Rowe]

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[james44]

Denzel what microfibre cloths do you use

[karlosdaze]

I'll chuck it in the wash with my cacks and see how it does afterwards.

LOL

[windows_chepstow]

By Nr_Neil

My method is to dry the two sides and top creating a dry line which you then start to pull your squeegee down. As for the lines being left you should rub over the window with a scrim cloth this will remove any left over smears and actually shine the window up.

Go for GG4, excellent product.  

Nr-Neil

Why do you dry an open box area when you could just avoid touching the top and sides of the window with your applicator?  

Miss them by an inch or two - it doesn't matter - and your squeegee will drag enough water over to clean the dry areas (unless the window is really dirty), and if there are any small areas of grime left round the top or sides, your scrim (or microfibre cloth) will take care of them.

Just an idea.  I don't want to be a smart arse here!  (You don't want to do it like that...) etc

[gordonswindows]

Dear Tim
advice is great and the support from your fellow forum pals is wonderfulbut  and this is the only way to learn

get out there and do it
you will understand the advice a whole lot better and u will develop your own style and technique
good luck
gordon
p.s. my tip is the less u scrim the better only use scrim or a cloth if must as most streaks/marks are put there by us,not the soap,water or blade