Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption
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VM
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lead strips off windowsI have recently peeled lead strips that were stuck on windows by previous owner of our house - the sort that are stuck on in a criss-cross pattern to look like old, leaded windows. Have hated them for 3 years - felt like looking at prison bars and all wrong date for the house - finally cracked!
My name is mud now - not because partner liked the look of them - but because while I was out for the day today he took it upon himself to try and get off all the sticky bits left behind - hugely difficult.
My questions are:
(1) is there any possible use / re-use for the strips of lead I've peeled off?
(2) has anyone any suggestions for method / substance that might make it easier to get off the gluey residue left on the windows?
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RichardW
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Any solvent should do it.
petrol, white spirit, nail varnish remover etc.
Melt them down for weights?
Are they lead or some alloy?
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alice
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it comes off easily enough with a solvent, but you'll always be able to see the 'ghost' of it whenever the glass gets steamed up 
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arvo
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Can you use the sticky bits to apply the lead bits to a nearby church roof for the scallies?
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