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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Ian W on March 31, 2010, 01:44:30 pm

Title: WFP and leaded window problems
Post by: Ian W on March 31, 2010, 01:44:30 pm

I have an estate where I do a few houses with upvc leaded windows. Using wfp, I have noticed that some of the lead on the windows is losing it's adhesive and is slowly peeling off the windows. Those I do traditionally are not showing this problem. Now obviously this is a bit worrying in that I think I might end up with the blame for the damage.

Is it the wfp? Anyone else experienced this?

Title: Re: WFP and leaded window problems
Post by: paul rulton on March 31, 2010, 01:49:57 pm

yes m8 i have. its just 1 of those things m8, nothin u can do about it.
im now wfp, but caused more damage when i was trad, as my scrims would catch
on the stick on cheep lead.
NO IM NOT STARTIN TRAD V WFP  ::) 

Title: Re: WFP and leaded window problems
Post by: Ian W on March 31, 2010, 01:55:14 pm

I guess it is the amount of water running over the glass.

Funny thing is I have caused more damage with wfp than trad.

NO MORE WFP V TRAD EITHER!  ;D

Title: Re: WFP and leaded window problems
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on March 31, 2010, 03:49:02 pm

WFP will not damage the lead, its the cheap glue they use.
I caused more damage when I use to rag and polish the leaded.



Matt

Title: Re: WFP and leaded window problems
Post by: Ian W on March 31, 2010, 03:51:32 pm

Oh, definitely the glue and not the lead, Matt. Just wondered if any other cleaners had noticed problems. I trad other windows and have never had a problem like this, just on the ones I use wfp.

Title: Re: WFP and leaded window problems
Post by: Alun Whyte on March 31, 2010, 04:01:08 pm

Ive had similar problems its the action of the brush that eventually loosens the cheap stick on lead beading however trad cleaning poses similar probs with scrims catching rough lead. I now tell all custys the pitfalls of the leaded glass what may happen and cant b held responsible. Most people accept, never had anyone trying to charge me 4 replacement

Title: Re: WFP and leaded window problems
Post by: Mike #1 on March 31, 2010, 04:12:23 pm

rather than scrubbing up and down work from the top as usual but move the brush left to right works a lot better than scrubbing as normal this way the bristles won't catch the lead as much

Title: Re: WFP and leaded window problems
Post by: Ian W on March 31, 2010, 04:53:34 pm

Quote from: choccy on March 31, 2010, 04:01:08 pm

Ive had similar problems its the action of the brush that eventually loosens the cheap stick on lead beading however trad cleaning poses similar probs with scrims catching rough lead. I now tell all custys the pitfalls of the leaded glass what may happen and cant b held responsible. Most people accept, never had anyone trying to charge me 4 replacement

Good idea. Now I am aware of the problem, I will do this in the future.

Title: Re: WFP and leaded window problems
Post by: Ian W on March 31, 2010, 04:54:09 pm

Quote from: prowindow on March 31, 2010, 04:12:23 pm

rather than scrubbing up and down work from the top as usual but move the brush left to right works a lot better than scrubbing as normal this way the bristles won't catch the lead as much

Useful info. Thanks.  :)