Thinking about steam in reply to another post got me to this website...
http://www.oldewindowrestorer.com/steamstripper.html
And a demo of removing hard putty from a window paint using steam.
Anyone tried this method, and did it crack the thin old glass?
It seems risky to me. I've recently stripped out a sash to repair it and used N*tr*m*rs paint stripper to soften the putty. It worked, but took a great deal of time and patience - stung my fair hands a bit too
Using hot air guns anywhere near antique glass fills me with horror, but perhaps steam's OK?
.... and they've got some sash restoration demo videos here too.
http://www.oldewindowrestorer.com/videos.html
Some useful techniques that I've not seen before (e.g. steam removal of putty) and bronze draughtproofing strips. Interesting to see different methods being used in the USA.
http://www.oldewindowrestorer.com/steamstripper.html
And a demo of removing hard putty from a window paint using steam.
Anyone tried this method, and did it crack the thin old glass?
It seems risky to me. I've recently stripped out a sash to repair it and used N*tr*m*rs paint stripper to soften the putty. It worked, but took a great deal of time and patience - stung my fair hands a bit too
Using hot air guns anywhere near antique glass fills me with horror, but perhaps steam's OK?
.... and they've got some sash restoration demo videos here too.
http://www.oldewindowrestorer.com/videos.html
Some useful techniques that I've not seen before (e.g. steam removal of putty) and bronze draughtproofing strips. Interesting to see different methods being used in the USA.