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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Richy L on March 29, 2006, 03:50:58 pm

Title: What's the best way to remove silicon???
Post by: Richy L on March 29, 2006, 03:50:58 pm

Ive just been offered a job on a really big house! The problem is all the windows have silicon on them.
What do you find is the best way to get the silicon off the windows?

And I REALLY can't afford to scratch any of the windows as its a friend of a friend!

Title: Re: What's the best way to remove silicon???
Post by: niceandclean on March 29, 2006, 04:43:57 pm

Use a blade and with elbow grease use either chemical frame cleaner or white spirit. Chemical frame cleaner is better as not so oily, then buff up with glass cleaner!!

Title: Re: What's the best way to remove silicon???
Post by: stuart webster on March 29, 2006, 05:15:23 pm

I bought some silicon remover wipes from screwfix. not used them yet, but, be careful using scrapers, not only can they scratch, but, you tend to spread the silicon rather than remove it.

Title: Re: What's the best way to remove silicon???
Post by: niceandclean on March 29, 2006, 05:21:25 pm

The silicone should be cured by now. Just use the scraper the same if as you would remove bird poo and the like!!

Title: Re: What's the best way to remove silicon???
Post by: WavieDavie on March 29, 2006, 06:48:38 pm

Who put the silicon on in the first place?

If it was d/g installers get them to come back to put things right!

Title: Re: What's the best way to remove silicon???
Post by: sunshine windows on March 29, 2006, 08:33:37 pm

Quote

Who put the silicon on in the first place?

If it was d/g installers get them to come back to put things right! 

Too bloody right!!  >:(

This sort of thing happens far too often for my liking.

However, if this isn't an option then try the methods stated above but explain to the customer that there might be some minor marks on the window. At least this way you've covered your back should you make any scratches.

Sunshine

Title: Re: What's the best way to remove silicon???
Post by: Richy L on March 29, 2006, 08:54:28 pm

I'm kind of glad its on there! She's willing to pay a lot to get it off!
I was just wondering if it was possible.
Cheers guys :)

Title: Re: What's the best way to remove silicon???
Post by: petetaylor56 on March 29, 2006, 09:20:43 pm

 :)i would get them to sign a waiver for scratched glass just incase

Title: Re: What's the best way to remove silicon???
Post by: Jeff Brimble on March 29, 2006, 10:38:02 pm

Get some cornflower  from supermarket and some 000 or 0000 wire wool from a DIY dust the wire wool apply and scrub it dry. Try it, its a secret that works so charge big bucks but dont tell them what it is. Some people use talcum powder.
Ahhh it was a secret  :-X