I understand to keep the lead dust down it should be wet.
Does anyone have any tips or tricks to make this job easier...
Please....Please help me out!!!!Easiest way to scrape paint chips off old windows?
when working with old lead base paint on windows you need to be very careful. Keep the surface wet when scraping and use a hepa vacuum to clean up the debris. Put all scrapings into a plastic bag and tape it shut. use gloves and a good quality dust mask when working with lead based paint. This stuff is dangerous so be careful.Easiest way to scrape paint chips off old windows?
First it's best to just remove the old window and get rid of the hazard. Stripping the paint does not get rid of all the lead. If you do this take a lead safe class or get someone who knows lead safe practices. NEVER use a heat gun or power tools on lead based paint!
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Blowtorch and scraper.
Ok...first, I suggest not listening to the knuckleheads in here. Next, grab yourself a heat gun from a local hardware or other store. You want to grab a scraper also(sometimes they come in a kit with 4-5 different attachments). Now, use the heat gun to loosen the paint, BUT be very careful around the glass, you WILL crack the glass if you keep the heat on too long in one area of the pane. This is the exact method I use when restoring older windows. I'm assuming you'll be re-glazing too? Just a guess....good luck and email me personally when you need any more tips!
Use a ';heat gun'; to soften the paint and it will scrape away nicely.
Razor blades
use a razor blade.
get a pressurized water sprayer...like they have at the car wash...we just had a friend have his outside deck blasted with a sprayer...to get all the old paint chips off....
with a scraper or get someone else to do it.
Lighter fluid works well. Butane, like the ones that come in the refill containers for Zippo lighters are the best.
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