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Hi what is the best way of getting emulsion paint of my upvc window frames?

 Caused by careless painting off the walls NOT me!

 Thanks

sounds daft but run the blunt edge of a knife down where you do not want the paint to be ... to break the skin of paint between wall and UPVC and then spray the paint on plastic with WD40 wait a couple of minutes and rub gently with a microfibre cloth.  This should remove the paint. 

Then clean the surfaces immediately to prevent the WD40 sticking dust to the upvc and causing staining.

You could try the same using a bounce tumble drier sheet; again wash the surfaces after.  This takes longer and may not be successful.

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 27/6/2012

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Brillo pad works wonders and it will clean the window up like new.

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Quote: Originally posted by GT60 on 27/6/2012

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 27/6/2012Brillo pad works wonders and it will clean the window up like new.

and scrach it to hell

Quote: Originally posted by lockie on 27/6/2012

Next time you need to paint and get a clean edge rub a smear of vaseline down the frame and then the paint wont stick to it there if you do catch it with some.

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Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 27/6/2012

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Quote: Originally posted by GT60 on 27/6/2012

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 27/6/2012Brillo pad works wonders and it will clean the window up like new.

and scrach it to hell

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Er...dont think so its a very fine abrasive when the soap is left in it.Number nothing wire wool will do the same but, a finer and better job.The shine if lost can be brought back with car polish.I think the OP may be talking about older windows not ones just out the factory..

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BTW..sugar soap is far better than the cleaner above.

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Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 27/6/2012

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Brillo pad works wonders and it will clean the window up like new.

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