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Title: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: croxley steve on October 11, 2012, 03:20:45 pm
Hi all , got a problem with bad streaks on glass roof . The conny is about 14 years old and doesnt look like its been cleaned much . Top of roof is capped by rectangular piece of lead approx 6ft x 2 ft and waters been staining glass all over , looks like limescale you find on shower screen in bathroom . Any ideas would be much appreciated
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: ben M on October 11, 2012, 07:07:33 pm
run away  ;D
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: rg1 on October 11, 2012, 07:10:43 pm
What you are describing is lead oxide stains. The chances of removing them are slim, so if I was you, i would read the 2nd post  ;)
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: croxley steve on October 11, 2012, 08:14:59 pm
Many thanks for replies , i think il give it a wide berth !
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: Spruce on October 11, 2012, 09:53:15 pm
What you are describing is lead oxide stains. The chances of removing them are slim, so if I was you, i would read the 2nd post   ;)

and follow ben m's advice
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: Smudger on October 11, 2012, 10:43:36 pm
What you are describing is lead oxide stains. The chances of removing them are slim, so if I was you, i would read the 2nd post   ;)

and follow ben m's advice


do as already advised

Darran
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: d s windowcleaning on October 11, 2012, 10:58:17 pm
disagree use some magico  ;D
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: Smudger on October 11, 2012, 11:35:10 pm
disagree use some magico  ;D

more like spray&prayo
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: Avo on October 12, 2012, 07:40:06 am
Is it possible to reach by hand??
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: croxley steve on October 12, 2012, 09:21:36 am
No avo , you can reach about half way all round , was hoping there was something i could spray on leave then scrub and wash with wfp
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: AuRavelling79 on October 12, 2012, 03:35:56 pm
One more vote here for the "Run Forrest, run!" brigade ...
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: ben M on October 12, 2012, 06:25:09 pm
One more vote here for the "Run Forrest, run!" brigade ...
;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: rosskesava on October 12, 2012, 06:49:48 pm
I did a google search.

What that stain is on the glass is lead carbonate and is impervious to almost any cleaning solution. It can be removed with nitric acid though.

Run, Forest, run.
Title: Re: Terrible lead water streaks on glass conny roof
Post by: croxley steve on October 13, 2012, 12:45:02 am
Thanks - im running !