[ccmids]

whats the best stuff to get rid of sealant on glass im cleaning a new build thursday

[stevieg]

hi i take it that you mean mastic? if so screw fix sell a mastic cleaner.i havnt used it but i do know that only sharp blades and elbow grease are the only altrnatives .

[ccmids]

thanks for that but i need it for tomrrow  and screw fix takes days to deliver

[stevieg]

shame about that ,we have one locally. Im afraid that mastic stays soft and gluey and i tried ,meths,turps,wd40,silicon spray,and automotive thinners all to no avail.  good luck.

[ftp]

B&Q sell something that comes in a small mastic type tube i've not tried it though.

[RSWindows]

I use "metal cleaner" for removing silicone on most surfaces including glass, its a fantastic heavy duty application and removes all oils etc from the surface also. The stuff i use is made by "Molykote" and i borrowed it from my old work

Spray a little on and leave for a couple of seconds and scrape...job done.
I think it is expensive but then again i have never bought any so im not 100% sure on that.

I think it does the same as brake and calliper cleaner (cars) so there may be a cheaper substitute available from a good car parts dealer in your local area. Hope this is of some use if not tfor tomorrow then for next time.

[East coast window cleaning Services]

sharp blade is the best way I've found.

Sharp unger 5cm or 10 cm blade whilst keeping the glass wet at all times

[dmlservices]

sharp scraper , and oil flow,( from titan labs)

keep glass wet , and only scrape in one direction , lift of blade between passes.


daz

[davids3511]

sharp scraper , and oil flow,( from titan labs)

keep glass wet , and only scrape in one direction , lift of blade between passes.


daz

Good sharp scraper will do the job.

[Jeff Brimble]

Some sealants are water soluble I hope so as it can be painstaking to remove. Aftervscraping residue can be removed with ordinary cornflour starch and I have also heard of using baby talc and wire wool. Schhh its a secret. ! 

[RSWindows]

Some sealants are water soluble I hope so as it can be painstaking to remove. Aftervscraping residue can be removed with ordinary cornflour starch and I have also heard of using baby talc and wire wool. Schhh its a secret. ! 

yup that works but not as good as vim used with a scourer but the powder needs to be able to be on the glass DRY!, good luck with that!  :O)

[L.J.Thorpe]

try polycell sealant remover
most diy places sell it
about 3 or 4 quid for a tube
start downstairs finish upstairs
have a brew
go back downstairs
wipe it off and clean window as normal