I’m having trouble close out pole work (among other things because pole work is going to give me a freaking stroke). When I close out I’m typically over my head trying to close out and it leave a mess. First off the angle I finish out at is wrong so it leaves a big splotch of water, though I can’t fix it to save my life. On top of that I try to push the squeegee into the frame then drag it off, but I don’t know what happened it is just a mess.
Any idea or tips?
It can be hard. I always leave a tiny line of water on the bottom. If you lift up on the pole as you remove it off the glass that can help. Also make sure you Squeegee does not have anything that would keep it from going flat on the bottom frame. Also you could do a vertical stroke across the bottom to close out.
Great advice @Johnlee!
If you’re using the excelerator, try not to play around too much with the angles. Remember the closer you are to the window the higher the degree. So 45 is great when you and right up to the glass. 25 is my most used, this is typically for when you’re at a comfortable distance from the window . Lastly really far out and or facing straight on the glass like over a Bush or an object 10 degree should work best.
The excelerator is flawed right out the gate in regards to close outs. You’ll notice the oversized jaw clamp that holds the channel on the bottom. Larger than any other on the market to my knowledge. Makes for difficulty getting the channel all the way to the ledge, thus leaving a gap of water. I’d suggest bringing the pole up even further over your head.
For pole work in the beginning I’d stick with straight pulls if the excelerator is giving you a hard time. A 18 inch master brass and ledge ez is a perfect pole tool for this.
And try not to apply too much pressure while closing out. You’ll flatten the blade. I see a lot of guys apply too much pressure to the pole when they are newer.
@Luke, how much pressure? Do you let the pole do the work or do you put gentle pressure or what?
Its difficult to say. …what type of pole are you using …how high…how deep are the ledges? Just remember not so much that you flatten your rubber.