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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Neil Mc Anulty on May 15, 2009, 08:48:52 pm

Title: plastic on window frames
Post by: Neil Mc Anulty on May 15, 2009, 08:48:52 pm

I have had a call to remove the protective plastic that comes on new pvc window frames. (woodgrain style). It is the clear plastic tape and has been left on the windows for approximately 18 months due to the site being closed. The tape seems to have broken down and bonded with the pvc frame and will only come off in bits about an inch square.

Is there a solution to this problem?

I hope so, theres about 30 4-5 bedroom houses so quite a bit of work involved.

Title: Re: plastic on window frames
Post by: BDCS on May 15, 2009, 11:17:43 pm

Upvc solvant or denatured ethanol and isobutyl acetate, you may need to pressure wash first then this will remove the residue

Title: Re: plastic on window frames
Post by: Griffus on May 16, 2009, 01:19:10 am

Same as BDCS; we use UPVC solvent on this (approx 80% Naptha & 20% Acetone). It can however still take some time.

As the frames you refer to are wood effect be sure to test a small area as we have only ever used on white.

Another option is steam, although never used it ourselves I imagine it could work quite well.

Title: Re: plastic on window frames
Post by: Seers on May 16, 2009, 02:57:13 pm

Hi,

We had an identical problem a few months ago. Site had been closed for a year and the sun had baked on tape.

We tried all sorts of solvents but ended up using a heat gun. However, this was still painstakingly slow.

In the end the site got the painters to sand back all the frames and respray a finish.

Cheers,

Huw.