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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Pete_Riley on March 29, 2004, 02:30:40 pm

Title: UPVC
Post by: Pete_Riley on March 29, 2004, 02:30:40 pm

Hey all,
          what is the best solution for cleaning upvc windows and conservatories etc.And is there a technique.Thanks

Title: Re: UPVC
Post by: stevey331 on March 29, 2004, 03:19:36 pm

hiya i was told to use cif try it
steve331

Title: Re: UPVC
Post by: Pete_Riley on March 29, 2004, 10:23:15 pm

Thanks Steve will try

Title: Re: UPVC
Post by: dave_carroll on April 04, 2004, 01:32:13 pm

be careful with cif it's abrasive & scratches (i've been told) i use a specialist cream cleaner on an open weave cloth buffs up to a nice shine.
                     www.tradeproducts.com
 but i got mine from a local plastic supplyer.
      swamps

Title: Re: UPVC
Post by: mickeyfat on April 04, 2004, 05:03:58 pm

Hi


What would get this looking like NEW

(http://uk.msnusers.com/_Secure/0SwDNAk0Wd1nIVggL*XOFVR3xUjdi6fAVHf8cK9O*pYXdES*5sdHc!g6ZekRF4Wp8oQpIS4g6pHIgmLDrb76ayLJ8ry1FbJ0Z5PmKK74LP*2XsIJewHFiEQ/Photo0012.jpg?dc=4675466651404299524)



Any clues????



Vince
VGC

Thanks in advance


ps
Its  on every window and its a BIG house!

The owner didnt realise it they left the plastic on it woulnt come off!!

Title: Re: UPVC
Post by: D.Salkeld_Ltd on April 04, 2004, 05:28:36 pm

Hi Vince

You've got a hell of a job there only way I can think of is to carefully peel the plastic off then clean with a non abbrasive cleaner like Flash.  But warn the customer it'll cost them a bomb!

David
D.Salkeld ltd

Title: Re: UPVC
Post by: WavieDavie on April 04, 2004, 05:34:34 pm

Tell your customer to get back to the installers, who should have taken this stuff off before they left - ask them to come back and refurbish the windows.

Then again, if they've signed the job off and paid, they deserve what they've got . . .?

Why don't you contact the installers for advice, Vince? Going by the style of frame, there's a chance that you'll find the manufacturers name, and date of the job, on the inside part of the frame, between the two sheets of glass.

Have fun!

Oh, and how's the back? Or should I not ask?

Title: Re: UPVC
Post by: stevekennedy on April 04, 2004, 08:42:12 pm

I've heard that lighter fluid will dissolve some glues that are used on labels etc.

Warning! Do Not use when smoking!  ;D

Title: Re: UPVC
Post by: mickeyfat on April 04, 2004, 11:13:05 pm

ok thanks

I thought there might had been a chemical or some product our there somwere:((

Title: Re: UPVC
Post by: karlosdaze on April 05, 2004, 01:05:27 am

Acetone.
Use plastic gloves-it'll dry your skin out.
Respirator, well thats the H&S of it.
Goggles.

Title: Re: UPVC
Post by: stephen d on April 10, 2005, 08:12:20 pm

pete, for cleaning white plastic/gutters etc i use a chemical called power clean by carousel chemicals and this is very good. for cleaning jobs like the window you might need something stronger i use something called oil.flo 141 which is a safety solvent cleaner by titan chemicals i think i actually bought it from the window cleaning centre. it is very good for removing solvents,glue tar etc but only use old rags as you will have to ditch them afterwards, hope this helps , steve