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Author Topic: Removing limescale.  (Read 1945 times)

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Offline Ohio

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Re: Removing limescale.
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2015, 01:45:02 PM »
For years I've used good old fashioned auto body rubbing compound. Just mix with a bit of water to form a paste & always add a few drops of water when working on the item when the paste starts to haze. The main key(s) are NEVER let your Dremel speed exceed 2 (simply stay on 2) & you will avoid heat buildup which will crack most glass & use patience.

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Offline Fuhrman Glass

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Re: Removing limescale.
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2015, 02:11:15 PM »
check out this amazing polishing machine.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t97-sGy_Cg

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Offline Anne Tique

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Re: Removing limescale.
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2015, 02:22:49 PM »
Thank you for your thoughts and comments, all very interesting to read and I'm learning new things.
I have never looked into glass sickness, as I always thought it was a myth, but surprized to read that it actually does exist!


What the silicone oil concerns Ivo ...  :-X ... just kidding .... heard you loud and clear.

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Re: Removing limescale.
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2015, 03:21:29 PM »
The stick to fit on the drill works really well on items with a smooth interior. He should patent it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IPK-Glass-Decanter-Vase-Sick-Glass-Stain-Bloom-Remover-Cleaner-Tool-All-Glass-/381194836621?hash=item58c0fb9a8d

It takes about 40 minutes to clean something really well though.
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