Jim,  Thanks for the info about the after effects of Peel-Away on wood
     windows. This preservation bulletin board has been a benefit to me
     already. Other research I have done this past week has made me
     somewhat wary of chemical strippers. I have almost come to the
     conclusion not to use any of them on my project. Heat may be the way
     to go, because I am requiring that all the glazing be removed. With
     the glass out, there would not be the danger of breakage from the
     heat. These windows have been neglected so long that I want them
     completely cleaned, repaired and restored so even a negligent building
     manager will not be able to hurt them during his tenure. Then maybe
     the next one we get will be more caring about historical buildings.
     The first thing I am having done is testing to learn if the paint has
     any lead content. Also to discover the historic colors. Then I can
     fine tune the specification.  -Grace


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Subject: Re: Metal Roof Paint Prep Query
Author:  "jim hicks" <[log in to unmask]> at internet
Date:    8/7/98 7:40 AM


In relation to the in-advisability of using "Peel Away" check out the 68th
Street and Park Ave. Armory. All the windows were stripped using Peel Away by
a lead abatement company and I did the sash restoration. All the wood that was
stripped using Peel Away has bled thru the paint leaving a white residue.
I have given up on all chemical strippers and have gone to heat and mechanical
meathods.
Jim Hicks - [log in to unmask]