First time using a Cimex
- Thread starter Bryce C
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Sounds like the old Murphys oil soap slogan " the dirt is finish and the finish is fine"
Hot Water and soap is a better carrier.
Do you use a brush to clean your hands after playing in the dirt or working on an oily machine?
I use a brush to clean my hands after working on an oily machine ( with soap n hot water too
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Kenny Hayes
Member
We're discussing a mat, not my hands. But, a brush will work.
I agree a crb would help. But not as good or fast as a truckmount. But wicking will be an issue.
A powered extraction brush with spray jets would be the way to go.I use a brush to clean my hands after working on an oily machine ( with soap n hot water too
Lol I mean on very heavily soiled carpet.Too much trouble, i already use a ringer to dry um. Hands can only take so much
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I was thinking a 15 inch crb in a housing with a bunch of jets hooked to a truckmount vacuum. Dare I say a vacuum front and back with large slotted glides.
It would be the ultimate drag wand. Even put some wheels on it to make it a push pull system.
Probably one out there already but I couldn't find anything on a quick search.
About 3 or 4 months back someone posted a picture of a powerhead just as you just explained . It was built in Italy and was about 1500.00 ill be damned if i can find it now or any info. I actually found one on ebay back then . This is what i have but it doesn't have a brush there are a few portable machines that have an attachment like you described
Mine is, 16" wide, 4jets, zinc weighted, itll pickup virtually everything it puts out even at a stand still . Only has single vacuum slot though
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Bryce C
DFW
Seems like a lot of you guys have a Cimex and an OP machine. If I was to buy a used vlm machine, would you recommend getting a Cimex or an OP to start with? I mostly do small to medium sized commercial when it comes my way..
Bryce C
DFW
Right now there is a used 19" Cimex for sale near me for $1800...
Bryce C
DFW
I suppose an OP machine will be most recommended based on the scale of commercial I am involved in. But that Cimex is an ugly champ. I have never seen any decent vlm machine for sale on marketplace near me. Maybe I just miss them.
Funny though that right after I use the Cimex one pops up 45 minutes away from me at a good price.
Funny though that right after I use the Cimex one pops up 45 minutes away from me at a good price.
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I have a buffer for vlm.
I had a used cimex once. Im happy with the buffer.
I have a few boxes of cimex pads still and a bunch of old encap juice I should get rid of. Boxes of 17 and 20 inch pads and a bunch of bonnets I've had for years some still like new.
Once I got the butler from hagopian I stopped using all that stuff.
I had a used cimex once. Im happy with the buffer.
I have a few boxes of cimex pads still and a bunch of old encap juice I should get rid of. Boxes of 17 and 20 inch pads and a bunch of bonnets I've had for years some still like new.
Once I got the butler from hagopian I stopped using all that stuff.
Kenny Hayes
Member
I am a cimex fan, but I clean schools connected to churches which have large areas. That being said I use both, but I would still choose the cimex since I use a trailer
Bryce C
DFW
Good to know. I fit the Cimex, my 175, 2 large snail fans, Multisprayer, rolling cart, and a bunch more on the floor in the back of my van on my big commercial day. It was stuffed though. I couldn't of done the big job with a trailer. Big apartment building in metro Hartford. I could barely fit my van near their loading dock on a busy street. I hope they have me back to clean the other 15 floors :]
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Bryce C
DFW
I like the buffer I have too. It's really old, Uncle Larry gave it to me. I wish it had larger casters on it. Maybe I should modify it and see if I like it better.
Not many high rises here. I did have on elderly lady in a 5 story complex that I buffed her carpet but I think she passed away.
I did her house for a long time before she went to the high rise.
It was more of a favor. She was all crippled up.
I did her house for a long time before she went to the high rise.
It was more of a favor. She was all crippled up.
Kenny Hayes
Member
You can put a riser on a larger drive plate for a larger pad or bonnet.
Nate The Great
Member
Just have to remove it anytime you have to move the 175.. Not a deal breaker but a PITA to me.. 20” covers some ground..
Kenny Hayes
Member
I don't understand. You drill it into the drive
plate that you remove anyway. I certainly never keep the drive plate on my machine without a pad
plate that you remove anyway. I certainly never keep the drive plate on my machine without a pad
