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Expert: - 9/28/2010


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QUESTION: Robert! I have white victorian etching on my shower doors. I
would LOVE to remove it!! Anything I can use? Thank you for
your expertise!!!!

ANSWER: Sherry,

I'm not sure what 'white Victorian etching paint' is. Are you saying there is some sort of paint on your shower doors that is a type of faux etching? In other words are talking about decorative paint that makes the shower doors look as though they are etched? If that is the case, I may have a solution.

I also would need to know some more information about your shower doors. Are your shower doors made of smooth glass or do they have a textured surface? And are they indeed made of glass?

Sincerely,

Robert Lamb

Window Masters
http://www.window-masters.com

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QUESTION: Now I think these may be fiberglass instead of glass. Any
ideas about removing the decoration would be appreciated!
Thanks to you!!!

Answer
If they are fiberglass, most processes for removal will scratch or otherwise damage the fiberglass. If you could find something to dissolve the glue, you might also run a chance of softening the fiberglass. If you did remove the decorations without harming the fiberglass, you would have a 'ghost' image of the decorations left behind.

Sincerely,

Robert Lamb
Window Masters
http://www.window-masters.com

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I'm happy to answer any questions you have regarding the cleaning and restoration of your windows. I can also view your pictures via email and give you advice on what you can do yourself and what needs to be left to the pros. I can also give advise on scratched glass, how to repair it & what caused it. Pressure washing and gutter cleaning are other areas of expertise.

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Over 20 years in the window cleaning industry, owning and operating two window cleaning companies, Rob's Window Cleaning http://www.robswindowcleaning.com and Window Masters http://www.mywindowmasters.com and http://www.robscleaningservice.com

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IWCA, window cleaning network, chamber of commerce

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"Window Cleaner" magazine

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International Window Cleaning (IWCA) training on man lifts, awning cleaning and window cleaning.

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Voted best window cleaner in Western Kentucky.

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Applebee's, Cracker Barrel, CVS Pharmacy, Dairy Queen, Dollar General, Edward Jones, Enterprise Rent A Car, Ethan Allen, Fashion Bug, Fazoli's, FYE Music, GNC, H&R Block, Hardee's, Hot Topic, Kentucky Dam Village, Kroger, Logan's Roadhouse, Market House Museum, O' Charley's, Radio Shack, Rafferty's, Remax, Sirk & Co., Stanley Steamer, State Farm, Steak N Shake, Talbots, The Buckle, The Gap, The Outback, Toys Are Us, Victoria's Secret, and hundreds of others.

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