[darragh windows]

has anyone tried painting their fibre glass poles with fibre glass resin or anything else to prolong the life of them when they start slipping and the clamp is at its limit 

[M & C Window Cleaning]

I posed a similar question a while ago and was recommended to use engine lacquer from an auto-parts shop.
I've not had a chance to  try it yet but it apparently works really well. Perhaps those who've tried it will post their views.

[Wayne Thomas]

I recommend it.

[darragh windows]

the top section of mine is well worn do you think it will built it up enough , do you give it a few coats

[Wayne Thomas]

Just give the worn sections are a couple coats of lacquer but allow sufficient time between coats for it to dry properly.

[d s windowcleaning]

ive used engine lacquer a couple of coats dos the trick .

[Neil Williams]

From time to time I spray mine with a hard lacquor as much to stop g/f splinters as prolonging their life.
Trimming the odd couple of inches off helps too.
I have a g/f pole that is 4 years old and still in daily use. It started as a 24ft pole but is now 18 ft. Lightweight and very usable for standard properties.

[darragh windows]

is it the tin of laquer to paint on or a spray can

[d s windowcleaning]

you can get it in both spray on & brush on sprays the best .

[Londoner]

I don't buy new poles any more, I just keep rebuilding the old ones with bits from Varitech. Its always the first two sections that wear and split so I keep spare sections.