whats the best way to remove ground in dirt and old paint from stained glass leaded windows


Michi , Sunday, 8th of August 2010 08:08:30 PM

the lead is caked in old paint and dirt .
 
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Whitebellied Hottness , Monday, 9th of August 2010 11:48:48 AM

do what churches do. find someone locally who does stained  
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glass, they will remove the window, disassemble it, clean it, and relead  
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it for you. also if any of the pieces are damaged, they will copy them  
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and make it look like new.  
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Kissy Boo , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 12:02:04 PM

Don't rub too hard, old glass can be brittle. Personally I  
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would use a very fine wet and dry paper and scouring cream cleanser, or if  
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its stubborn, white spirit or similar meths. Or sugar soap can be good but  
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don't get it everywhere! And u must wear gloves incase the glass cracks  
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on you.  
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Crash , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 02:31:37 PM

razor bland and vinegar  
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Juliet , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 03:39:01 PM

THROW A BRICK THROUGH THEM  
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Ger Bear , Friday, 13th of August 2010 09:24:53 AM

white spirit is good at getting stuff off other things  
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