[john k]

As the title say which one do you think is the best ?

[rg1]

There have been numerous posts on this subject in the past and everyone has their own opinion as to what is best. There are also numerous products on the market for cleaning Upvc.

Personally I would not use any cleaner that is abrasive as it will scratch the Upvc and also remove the shiny finish. I always use solvent. It's non-abrasive and does the job perfectly well. All I would say is if you use solvent, be aware that using too much can melt the plastic. Isopropanol is a classic example of this.

[Window Washers]

go to your local window place most towns have them, and ask to buy something they recommend because you know they are good at what they do.

they will sell you something thats good to use.

as above post cream cleaner which is  abrasive will damage outer protection on the plastic, if plastic is in poor condition already then cif is as good as any and use a WHITE non scratch scouring pad with it, green marks the plastic 

[Richy essex]

Are you saying not to use cif on plastic mate?

[alank]

Thompsons restorer is good for realy bad frames, wash them first and do not let it dry in sunny weather.

[jsm]

chemspec  P.O.G  ( paint oils grease remover )
works well , we use in in carpet cleaning to remove oils / grease stains, bubble gum etc
tho i often use it on upvc just wash off after  with water and  water fed brush ( keep it away from black rubber seals as you be wiping all day lol )

its a solvent , easy washed away - smells like pear drops .

not cheap but does last - does what it says on the tin.


link below.


http://www.cleansmartsupplies.co.uk/acatalog/Spot_and_Stain_Removers.html


POG (Chemspec)


 Price: £8.76 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Quantity:





Safely removes paint, oil grease, tar, shoe polish, ballpoint pen, marking ink, nail polish, oxidised oil and more. Emulsifiable solvent system - can be used diluted 4 to 1 with water. Rinse out after use with a quality alkaline detergent (eg Formula 90)or a volatile solvent (eg Wet Solvent).

[jsm]

i use it neat on a rag , i found it out in one of those lets look in back of van moments one day  ... the bottom few lines above  bit is for sticking it in carpets.

ive used it all -- Cif /jif/screwfix UVPC( tho screwfix did do a good solvent years back that was like POG ) Pure water / tap water / yellow duster/ microfibre/ sill brush/ nail brush / thooth brush etc ... in the 21 years ive been doing UVPC 

... POG is the Muts Nuts i find

95% of the time you be ok cleaning with just the WFP way but nice to walk round after with the pog for them little marks, then wash off after.


try it and send me the first clean money if happy 

[richardlingard]

Cif Cif Cif, for about a pound give it a try !

[rg1]

Cif Cif Cif, for about a pound give it a try !

So that's why so many people use it on Upvc!

[richardlingard]

lol its not a job that i could really be bothered to do in the time it takes, but it really is very good , but you could kick it old schooll and use petrol lol