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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Brian Scott on January 05, 2012, 11:35:24 am

Title: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: Brian Scott on January 05, 2012, 11:35:24 am

hi. has anyone got any ideas of how to get the rust type marks off pvc window frames?? i have found that people have left metal objects on the window sills outside and then there is an orange rust stain left which  am struggling to shift. any help would be great!! thank you

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: VSP Home Care on January 05, 2012, 11:57:56 am

Try the UPVC rejuvenation stuff from Screw Fix mate, or the trade cleaner stuff they sell.   

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: bobplum on January 05, 2012, 11:59:59 am

dont get me wrong but why are you worrying,if it is not your fault it and it was caused by someone else just explain to the customer,if he or she wants it removed, charge extra for the materials and labour or explain its ground in and wont come out

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: VSP Home Care on January 05, 2012, 01:19:16 pm

Good point Bob, I'm loosing my touch.  If it don't come out, price them for a pain job  ;)

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: Dick on January 05, 2012, 01:42:31 pm

I've removed marks with those white rubber like pads available from Wilkos, but if they've been there a long time they might not come off.

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: trevor perry on January 05, 2012, 03:11:06 pm

a little bit of phosphoric acid will move it easily, this acid is used in some stainless steel cleaners and is also found in many houshold toilet cleaners so try one of those.

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: jouk45 on January 05, 2012, 04:39:54 pm

ciff white cream, you can buy it in most shops, wipe on with a damp cloth, then wash of with plenty of water,
a lot of custys of mine leave metal hose connectors on their cills, and leaves rust on them, anyway ciff works

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: Gary f on January 05, 2012, 04:46:30 pm

Cif does work a dab with a cloth , rub it in all over cill... works wonders on upvc a dry and shine with dry cloth... Extras..

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: carl stanton on January 05, 2012, 04:54:57 pm

yes Ciff is great but the rust may have bled in to the plastic beyond the surface, not your fault, if i see stuff likely to rust i , if poss, tell the customer, those that do it tend to put stuff there repeatedly  ???

wurth type 20 may do it, solvent cleaner for uovc/ pvcu

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: Slash on January 05, 2012, 06:27:47 pm

I have used brillo pads and they worked but rub gently

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: Brian Scott on January 05, 2012, 09:57:03 pm

thanks guys. I would charge extra but if I can get it out then I am happy as my custys will be pleased. and is that not what its all about?

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: Smudger on January 06, 2012, 07:48:06 am

Quote from: Brian Scott on January 05, 2012, 09:57:03 pm

thanks guys. I would charge extra but if I can get it out then I am happy as my custys will be pleased. and is that not what its all about?

Yes & No - while its great to do those little extras and if it's not effecting your time greatly then everyone is happy but if it's adding
say 15/20 mins to the job (or more) you are just losing out and the customer altho pleased does not always value the extra work as it was done for free - and this can lead to 'requests' like  "could you just wash over the gutters - it'll only take you a few mins"
all for free of course. - remember you are biz - time is money.

Darran

Title: Re: HELP!! rust marks on pvc window frames
Post by: dazmond on January 06, 2012, 08:06:30 am

certain leaves also leave stains on pvc.i clean them the best i can on maintenance cleans but charge extra if they want me to clean them off.cif usually works but it can be abrasive so go easy when scrubbing(i use non scratch scouring pads).