Problem with leaded window

Steam · Mar 25, 2019

Anyone ever had a problem with the lead on a window snagging on the brush and peeling off the window ? What brushes are best for leaded ? Flocked ?

Pjj · Mar 25, 2019

Most use a flocked brush but I don’t like having to change brushes for the odd house hear and there , we use stiff supream brushes with hot water and providing you go carefully rarely get a problem , always have a good look before taking on a new job like this as they can be problematic

TJTOPCAT · Mar 25, 2019

Yes, it happens a lot on old leaded windows and yes a flocked brush cleans best and is the kindest option for this type of glass.

Steam · Mar 25, 2019

Pjj said:
Most use a flocked brush but I don’t like having to change brushes for the odd house hear and there , we use stiff supream brushes with hot water and providing you go carefully rarely get a problem , always have a good look before taking on a new job like this as they can be problematic

Thanks pjj even being new to WFP I'm beginning to hate them already.

TJTOPCAT said:
Yes, it happens a lot on old leaded windows and yes a flocked brush cleans best and is the kindest option for this type of glass.

Thanks tjtopcat looks like I need to get a flocked brush then.

Cleanco · Mar 26, 2019

If you find your brush is too rough and snagging lead then try moving side to side rather than up and down. Very rare I change my brush and I find it much easier just to adapt my technique for each style of window.

simon · Mar 26, 2019

Cleanco said:
If you find your brush is too rough and snagging lead then try moving side to side rather than up and down. Very rare I change my brush and I find it much easier just to adapt my technique for each style of window.

exactly side to side or if you use a swivel have your brush at an angle, ive never used a flocked brush for leaded and never had a problem

Steam · Mar 26, 2019

Cleanco said:
If you find your brush is too rough and snagging lead then try moving side to side rather than up and down. Very rare I change my brush and I find it much easier just to adapt my technique for each style of window.

Thanks cleanco , Simon great advice I will try that technique next time makes sense.

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