Whats best to use on leaded glass

[nickbrick]

Sorry ive just started traditional window cleaning again i was told there is a spray called nilfisk or whats the best spray to use thanks

 

[steele]

What do you need the spray for? I just clean them normally. Lots of detailing though.

 

[Aqua jase]

If you mean the small Georgian types,I use my normal solution with two scrims one for damp, one for bone dry to polish up,as if your drawing, run a line across all panes with your applicator clean each with your damp then repeat with your dry to polish up,or start with one scrim completely damp clean each pane then buff,when damp scrim dries out little rub on top of applicator in bucket on belt,use both hands to stop the one aching,job done

 

[nickbrick]

Too much time when you use the spray it take 15 secs that's complete

 

[SkulBlaker]

I've only got the one house that has leaded windows and just did it trad followed by a good wipe down after with a wilko glass cloth. Came up good after

 

[nickbrick]

If you mean the small Georgian types,I use my normal solution with two scrims one for damp, one for bone dry to polish up,as if your drawing, run a line across all panes with your applicator clean each with your damp then repeat with your dry to polish up,or start with one scrim completely damp clean each pane then buff,when damp scrim dries out little rub on top of applicator in bucket on belt,use both hands to stop the one aching,job done

 

[nickbrick]

The spray is good 1 squirt then microfibre cloth done I don't know what it's called also which are the best microfibre cloths thanks

 

[Aqua jase]

I cant comment personally about the best microfibre to use as i use scrims mostly,I have a few cheapies from supermarkets that I rarely use but are still quite good,I think ive heard paragon mentioned on a post on here,there's a thread on microfibers on the trad section,might be worth a look,

 

[Dave B]

How good does the spray actually clean the glass though

You need to wash the glass properly same as any other window

Wilkos do the best glass cloths

60x80 and only 3 quid

 

[SkulBlaker]

Wilkos are the best glass cloths I've see, massive for the price

 

[nickbrick]

I cant comment personally about the best microfibre to use as i use scrims mostly,I have a few cheapies from supermarkets that I rarely use but are still quite good,I think ive heard paragon mentioned on a post on here,there's a thread on microfibers on the trad section,might be worth a look,

Thanks

 

[Alan Kirwan]

save time and money to just use two scrims damp one then dry one works good for me I have two houses with all leaded glass hate cleaning them but hey I charge more to clean them and it makes me feel little better once finished then I get paid for them

 

[nickbrick]

save time and money to just use two scrims damp one then dry one works good for me I have two houses with all leaded glass hate cleaning them but hey I charge more to clean them and it makes me feel little better once finished then I get paid for them

Thanks

 

[rjacandwc]

I use a microfibre (fluffy type), then dry off with a scrim and then buff with a microfibre (glass cloth, the silky type. 1. 2. 3...

 

[Dave B]

I've posted this before but this is how I do it for a perfect result

Obviously quicker as not doing it for a vid but this is my way

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[Fairy]

Thanks

Sorry mate, but sprays just dont really work well at all, they look great when its not sunny, but when the sun comes out or stand in a different angle you'll be shocked.

 

[rjacandwc]

I've posted this before but this is how I do it for a perfect resultObviously quicker as not doing it for a vid but this is my way

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[Posh]

Disagree with you there @Fairy. I've been using sprays on my leaders for 5 years now & they come out perfect. Spray wipe & buff. You need to use a good spray. I use flash window spray which cannot be bought in a local supermarket you have to order it. Or auto glyn window spray. About £9 a tin (unless you know someone who gets it cheap). Spray a very small amount on & buff & job done. Comes out lovely.

 

[Fairy]

Disagree with you there @Fairy. I've been using sprays on my leaders for 5 years now & they come out perfect. Spray wipe & buff. You need to use a good spray. I use flash window spray which cannot be bought in a local supermarket you have to order it. Or auto glyn window spray. About £9 a tin (unless you know someone who gets it cheap). Spray a very small amount on & buff & job done. Comes out lovely.

Thank you, I must of always used the wrong sprays, I'll note them and definitely give them a go. Sounds pretty logical to be fair, I always just prefered tradding the windows with a lot of detail and they came out spotless. /emoticons/smile.png

 

[Posh]

As said whatever works for the individual. The auto glyn is expensive but it last ages as you only need a little spray. Brings the lead up nice to. I've also bought **** sprays that have been useless.

 

[tench0771]

if i trad these i use same methard as @daveyboy1 but i use ettore squeegee off its leves a streak 3 finish blady good stuff i tell ya i found sprays only good on insides