Glazing wood windows (cautionary tale)

[Temp]

So way back in 2006 our builder fitted sealed units into our wood window frames. They used a low modulus sealer of some sort to seal the glass into the frame,  did a neat job and wiped off any squeeze out.

 

However the sealer left a residue on the wood that is still haunting us today. No matter how many times I sand and wipe down with meths I can't stop getting fish eye when using Sadolins. Im repainting a windows at the moment and had sanded and wiped one area three times and still it's like painting a wax candle in a few spots. 

 

So if you are about to fit windows I strongly recommend using a paintable sealer or mask off the wood until its fully dry to prevent issues with squeeze out forever contaminating the wood.

 

If anyone knows of a clear primer or similar that solves this let me know!

 

 

[kommando]

If you can remember that far back or know the brand then if it smelt of Vinegar when curing then washing with white vinegar to loosen it before using a scouring pad may help. 

[Discoeye]

Have you tried turpentine ???? I have always had good results with this .

[Temp]

1 hour ago, Discoeye said:

Have you tried turpentine ???? I have always had good results with this .

 

Not yet !  Have tried white spirt though.

[HughF]

Automotive panel wipe, the solvent based one. Designed specifically to remove silicones prior to painting.

[SteamyTea]

https://www.dow.com/en-us/pdp.dowsil-ds-2025-silicone-cleaning-solvent.04089120h.html#overview

 

Then you can tell us how well it works.

[Temp]

5 hours ago, SteamyTea said:

https://www.dow.com/en-us/pdp.dowsil-ds-2025-silicone-cleaning-solvent.04089120h.html#overview

 

Then you can tell us how well it works.

 

£66 a bottle. Might be worth it though.

[SteamyTea]

2 hours ago, Temp said:

 

£66 a bottle. 

I never looked at the price.

Wonder what is in it, unicorn wee.