Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: paint splatter on window frames 2Mar 01, 2014 5:12 am If the paint is a plastic paint, it might rub off with a rag with methylated spirits on it. That would need a had rub. Re: paint splatter on window frames 3Mar 01, 2014 5:59 am It's likely water based paint on powdercoat... I think abrasion is likely to give the best outcome (as above)... So I would try a pressure washer. But I have also discovered that paint stripper does not work on powdercoat so a small dab on the paint spatter with a cotton bud should work... BUT PLEASE TRY IT SOMEWHERE THAT DOESN"T MATTER FIRST AND WASH IT OFF AFTER (bare aluminium will be fine if that happens, just make sure your test spot is out of sight)! Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: paint splatter on window frames 4Mar 02, 2014 7:29 pm Safe options: - Car cleaning soap and water with microfibre rag - Orange oil with microfibre rag - As above then with non scratch pad - Car bug and tar remover with microfibre rag - Car clay bar Risky options: - Graffiti remover - Turps, acetone, petrol - Pressure cleaner For your reference Performance Labels: Window assemblies in housing, except timber windows, must be labelled so the label can be seen when it is in situ. For timber… 6 10271 7 2381 That sucks! Hope it all works out. Good to move away from steel anyway for all your reasons, but it's also thermally poor. 16 18361 |