[keyser soze]

I've got a job to do where a painter has splashed masonary paint on next doors window frames . getting it off the glass won't be a problem using a scraper but its on the frames and seals and i wondered if theres a product out there that i could use to remove the paint any help would be appreciated,  regards andy

[supernova77]

I've had similar before...

I just told the customer that they would have to get the painter back to remove the paint from the glass and frames.

Andy

[jk999]

I did a big house once honey  oak frames covered in  cream paint I used non scratch  scourers and pvc cleaner

[chris turner]

Good quality steel wool balls from a janitorial store will take the paint off with ease.
Only need to rub gently..
If you don't want to risk that then surely some white spirit in a clothe will do the job.

[keyser soze]

its the painter who has asked me to sort it , not seen it yet I'm dreading it tbh as I'm travelling a hr to do it

[ChumBucket]

its the painter who has asked me to sort it , not seen it yet I'm dreading it tbh as I'm travelling a hr to do it

I would decline, why do you think he doesn't want to do it? 

[Tadgh O Shea]

Good quality steel wool balls from a janitorial store will take the paint off with ease.
Only need to rub gently..
If you don't want to risk that then surely some white spirit in a clothe will do the job.

Hi Chris, i don't want you to think i am a dry balls, as i swear by using stainless steel scouring pads for cleaning specific surfaces, but for your own benefit and others they will scratch TF out of PVC frames even with gentle scrubbing action, best way to see these scratch marks is to get an old piece of PVC it does not matter what colour and scrub it with a stainless steel scouring pad then just dry it off and you will see clear as day the amount of scratch marks these pads will leave behind on PVC surfaces.

[chris turner]

Good quality steel wool balls from a janitorial store will take the paint off with ease.
Only need to rub gently..
If you don't want to risk that then surely some white spirit in a clothe will do the job.

Hi Chris, i don't want you to think i am a dry balls, as i swear by using stainless steel scouring pads for cleaning specific surfaces, but for your own benefit and others they will scratch TF out of PVC frames even with gentle scrubbing action, best way to see these scratch marks is to get an old piece of PVC it does not matter what colour and scrub it with a stainless steel scouring pad then just dry it off and you will see clear as day the amount of scratch marks these pads will leave behind on PVC surfaces.

I was awaiting your reply tadgh

[wpclean]

If you damage the frames, and doors you will be liable for the damage !     Tell the custy to sort it out with the painter, it is their responsibility to put right the damage they have done.
It is tempting to want to help, but sometimes you have to walk away  from a job that can potentially be a disaster !

[lal]

If you damage the frames, and doors you will be liable for the damage !     Tell the custy to sort it out with the painter, it is their responsibility to put right the damage they have done.
It is tempting to want to help, but sometimes you have to walk away  from a job that can potentially be a disaster !
 +1

[Pete Thompson]

I'd never take on that job in a million years.

It always amazes me that some window cleaners are happy to spend time doing work (like painting etc) that is not as profitable as window cleaning, and is more difficult.

Why anyone does this instead of spending the time doing what they are expert at and can earn a good profit from I'll never know.

[Rich Wilts]

To turn work away to some people is  an unacceptable way to work. To others it's the only way to work.  Each sees a madness in the other persons methods.

 I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

[keyser soze]

i don't want to do it but this guy who has accidentally splashed paint on next doors windows and he s asked me to sort it . normally id decline but he's a very important client of mine . who I've negotiated a massive contract  with. so i thought id do it ..

[jonboywalton75]

I'd never take on that job in a million years.

It always amazes me that some window cleaners are happy to spend time doing work (like painting etc) that is not as profitable as window cleaning, and is more difficult.

Why anyone does this instead of spending the time doing what they are expert at and can earn a good profit from I'll never know.

+1

[Rich Wilts]

i don't want to do it but this guy who has accidentally splashed paint on next doors windows and he s asked me to sort it . normally id decline but he's a very important client of mine . who I've negotiated a massive contract  with. so i thought id do it ..

Massive?

[keyser soze]

i did that job easy peasy......not

[Walter Mitty]

If you damage the frames, and doors you will be liable for the damage !     Tell the custy to sort it out with the painter, it is their responsibility to put right the damage they have done.
It is tempting to want to help, but sometimes you have to walk away  from a job that can potentially be a disaster !

Without a doubt.  I used to take on awful jobs that I would go anywhere near these days.
Painter put it there, painter gets it off.
Next time maybe he will take more care or mask up the windows properly.

[Walter Mitty]

i don't want to do it but this guy who has accidentally splashed paint on next doors windows and he s asked me to sort it . normally id decline but he's a very important client of mine . who I've negotiated a massive contract  with. so i thought id do it ..

He is using unfair leverage on you.
Maybe tell him that you are concerned about causing frame damage.  Put it across that you are helping him out by NOT doing it.

[paulben]

Tadgh is right had a gutter job and got some non scratch scourers tried on an old bit of guttering I had and couldn't belive the amount of scratch's. If he is a good painter surely he knows how to remove the paint or he knows its going to be hard work and letting someone else have his crap.