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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: ian1965 on October 09, 2014, 07:30:49 pm

Title: white streaks on leaded glass
Post by: ian1965 on October 09, 2014, 07:30:49 pm

Had a real problem trying to get white streaks on leaded glass today. had to concede and said I would pick the brains of people on here! Thanks in advance

Title: Re: white streaks on leaded glass
Post by: 8weekly on October 09, 2014, 08:03:17 pm

Do you mean the glass had streaks before you started? If so I think the lead is leaching. Personally I would just clean as usual and tell the customer that he's stuck with the marks.

Title: Re: white streaks on leaded glass
Post by: rich fraser on October 09, 2014, 08:09:06 pm

I've had this issue on new leaded windows before. I just scrubbed them with a soapy applicator then wfp them afterwards. After a few cleans it does come off.

Title: Re: white streaks on leaded glass
Post by: tonyoliver on October 09, 2014, 08:15:52 pm

try search on here   lead stains lead oxide stains cant be removed easy but will fade in time connies that havent been patinated  are the worst

Title: Re: white streaks on leaded glass
Post by: Nick_Thompson on October 09, 2014, 09:39:38 pm

Quote from: rich fraser on October 09, 2014, 08:09:06 pm

I've had this issue on new leaded windows before. I just scrubbed them with a soapy applicator then wfp them afterwards. After a few cleans it does come off.

That's exactly what I have found, Rich.

Title: Re: white streaks on leaded glass
Post by: matthewprice on October 09, 2014, 10:37:33 pm

Do I remember one guy on here saying urine would take this off

Title: Re: white streaks on leaded glass
Post by: paulben on October 10, 2014, 07:01:16 am

How long before you get collar felt having a p*** against a bedroom window in the middle of town or maybe woman inside will feel something else  :P