How do you soften old putty?
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Store for up to 3 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under cool, dry conditions. TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA (Approx.)
A solvent, such as lacquer thinner, can also be used to soften the putty, but this usually takes time - and often more than one application - to soften the compound all the way through.
Place container of glazing compound that still hasn't softened in a conventional oven set at 170 degrees (metal cans only) or in a microwave oven (plastic containers only). For a conventional oven, check after 10 minutes. For the microwave oven, start with 30 seconds on high per 16 oz. of compound and repeat if needed.
- Pop the lid off the wood filler. Pour just enough acetone on top of the filler to cover the surface. ...
- Poke a stick into the filler. Make several holes in the filler so the acetone runs into them. ...
- Remove the lid off the can. ...
- Stir the filler when it begins to get slightly movable. ...
- Stir the putty.
Dip a putty knife in mineral spirits to lubricate it and smooth out the compound. Wet the knife again and run over the compound as many times as it takes to create a smooth surface.
Linseed oil glazing can be stored frozen indefinitely. water from seeping between the glass and the putty.
Only once it has dry you can sand down putty with sandpaper to make it more neat. You cannot store this putty, as it will eventually harden.
EVO-STIK Linseed Oil Putty Natural is a glazing putty for the external face glazing of door and window frames. It is overpaintable and suitable for use on uneven frames, and has been specially formulated to give improved drying on non-porous surfaces. Suitable materials: Wood and metal frames.
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How do you remove hard glazing from putty?
Essentially, removing single pane glazing is as simple as prying away any old putty (or glazing compound) from the window frame and softening any stubborn areas with a heat gun or linseed oil as required. Once the putty is gone, remove any glass retaining nails and then the glass should pop straight out.
Linseed Oil – Raw & Boiled
Adding boiled linseed oil will encourage your putty to set quicker. A good ratio is 75% raw and 25% boiled.
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Seriously though, infrared heat is a great way to remove glazing putty. Like steam heat it helps to soften the putty and make it more pliable so that you can scrape it off with something as simple as a 5-in-1 or putty knife.
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