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Ray hatter

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Leaded windows
« on: February 05, 2015, 09:07:29 am »
Just taken on a new customer with leaded windows but noticed a lot of steak marks down one of the windows ,I think it's off the lead ,any ideas what the best way is  of getting it off as the pure water has no effect

Joey Eastwood

  • Posts: 400
Re: Leaded windows
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2015, 09:14:32 am »
i had a new call like this last year, the windows where really badly stained from water running over the lead over the years. i cleaned it twice and it was still bad, i used an anti limescale spray and it got most of it off if that helps, i think it probably takes a bit of time aswel if its been staining for a long time
when life throws you water, clean windows

Smudger

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Re: Leaded windows
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2015, 10:49:03 am »
Viakal should do it or winsol 550 although that's a bit more expensive.

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Jakey boy

  • Posts: 869
Re: Leaded windows
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2015, 10:59:59 am »
Just taken on a new customer with leaded windows but noticed a lot of steak marks down one of the windows ,I think it's off the lead ,any ideas what the best way is  of getting it off as the pure water has no effect

Try vinegar, seems to work a treat, wfp won't touch it, don't tell hummer or Gary, they'll go mental, all they know is wfp  ;D

Seriously though, try vinegar!

chris turner

  • Posts: 1500
Re: Leaded windows
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2015, 11:22:57 am »
Problem is even if you manage to remove it, using pure on it the problem will keep reoccurring. The lead is knackered and will continue oxidising until replaced.
Tell the customer that and save yourself the hassle.
 

Ray hatter

  • Posts: 14
Re: Leaded windows
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2015, 03:48:50 pm »
Hi jakey is that whilte vinegare ?

Joey Eastwood

  • Posts: 400
Re: Leaded windows
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2015, 06:08:26 pm »
Viakal should do it or winsol 550 although that's a bit more expensive.

Darran

viakal thats the one! ignore jakey, hes on about what he puts on his chips on a friday night  ;) haha
when life throws you water, clean windows

Jakey boy

  • Posts: 869
Re: Leaded windows
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2015, 06:14:14 pm »
Hi jakey is that whilte vinegare ?
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Yeah any old White vinegar, seems to cut through the stains easily, cheap option too. Just make sure to use a cloth that your happy to throw away as it will stink bad!

Jakey boy

  • Posts: 869
Re: Leaded windows
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2015, 06:15:22 pm »
Viakal should do it or winsol 550 although that's a bit more expensive.

Darran

viakal thats the one! ignore jakey, hes on about what he puts on his chips on a friday night  ;) haha

We don't eat chips joey, were 'ripped'  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Joey Eastwood

  • Posts: 400
Re: Leaded windows
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2015, 06:19:55 pm »
dont start that, we will be told off and moved to the dark side of the forum because were having a laugh  ;D ;D
when life throws you water, clean windows