Does anyone happen to know how to remove newly applied patination oil?  I've just bought the G1 cleaner only to realise it specifcally says it doesn't remove the oil and refers to somewhere that doesn't seem to exist anymore.

 

My new lead cappings are showing water stains quite badly even though they were all oiled before going on. Pic below was taken the day after the first rain since installing 2 days prior.  The lead guy has reoiled them several times now and says he's never seen it before. He has suggested cleaning them off and reapplying the calder patination oll as opposed to the bond-it one I gave him because the calder order was delayed. The lead is all code 5 calder. No signs of any stains or damage when delivered. 

 

Thanks, Paul

 

Edited August 19, 20251 yr by paro

Not something I know but from ChatGPT:

Methods to Remove Patination Oil

1. Solvent Wipe (Gentle Method)

   • Use a soft cloth dampened with white spirit (mineral spirits) or turpentine substitute.

   • Gently rub the surface to dissolve and lift the oil.

   • Wipe again with a clean cloth to remove residue.

   • Finish with a mild soap-and-water wash, then dry thoroughly.

2. Degreasing with Detergent

   • Mix warm water with a few drops of a mild detergent (like dish soap).

   • Use a soft brush or cloth to wash away oil.

   • Rinse with clean water and dry.

3. For Stubborn Oil

   • Use isopropyl alcohol (IPA) on a lint-free cloth.

   • This evaporates cleanly and helps strip oils without leaving residue.

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After Cleaning

• If you intend to re-patinate or polish the lead, ensure it is completely free of residue.

Ha, it didn't occur to me to use gpt.  That said I get scared by some of the technical answers it spits out in my field   

 

I like the IPA idea s that could be quite an easy one. I'll test on some scraps.

 

Thanks. 

 

ChatGPT is pretty clever. If you don't like a long complicated answer you can just ask it for a shorter or simpler explanation. I frequently ask it to reduce answers to a simple list.