Removing Storm Windows To Paint

To remove paint from window glass start by heating 1 cup of white vinegar in the microwave for 30 60 seconds.

Removing storm windows to paint.

Today i began removing the storm windows so that i can fix the window sills and paint the windows and reglaze the glass. When removing the storm windows for cleaning use your rag or paper towels and spray the window cleaning solution onto the window directly and wipe clean. Condensation built up between the. Check on the outside to see if the storm window frames have been painted.

After you have carefully removed and cleaned your aluminum storm windows one by one store them away safely by wrapping them individually in either a foam material old towels or even. Step 4 wrap and store storm windows. Today was day 45 of our house renovation. When you re repainting your house it can be all too easy to smear paint on your aluminum window frames even if you carefully taped off the area.

Next dip a clean rag into the warm vinegar and saturate the paint with the solution. Sand the aluminum storm window frames using a sanding block or 100 grit sandpaper to remove all loose flaking or peeling paint. Wrap the removed storm windows in bubble wrap or old. Don t worry if the paint doesn t come off yet.

You will need to score the paint with a utility knife to allow the storms to come apart easily open the inside window all the way so you can access the storm window. To remove vertical storm sashes. Then saturate the paint with warm soapy water to loosen it even more and lubricate the surface. Allow the windows to dry completely before storing.

Step 3 clean the storm windows. Use either a glass cleaner or vinegar solution and wipe clean with paper towel.