Glass issue

iskiatomic · Feb 21, 2009

Hello all, I have been reading the many topics and issues of glass cleaning and maintenance. I have some "stuff" that I can not remove that is on the bottom of the door that is really starting to annoy me. I have used the vinegar, the ash and water paste, Rutland conditioning glass cleaner. Still nothing wants to remove this little mess. Anyone reccommend using a buffing tool? MORE POWER? Please, I am open to suggestions. And of course, being a first year burner, I assume this could have been caused by fuel issues, maybe an overfire or two.

KC

savageactor7 · Feb 21, 2009

What do you think that 'stuff' is?

iskiatomic · Feb 21, 2009

Not quite sure what the "stuff" is. It just does not want to come off. It almost seems as if the glass is etched or blistered?

Again, maybe from and over fire situation?

KC

DAKSY · Feb 21, 2009

Try some rubbing compound. It comes in a heavy paste form &
it's available from auto aupply stores...NAPA, Auto Zone, Pep Boys...
Maybe even the Automotive section at Wally World...
I've had some good success on cloudy wood stove pyro-ceram...
Rub it on with a terry cloth rag or you can even use your finger tips...
It DOES take some effort, so don't quit on it too early...
Wipe of the residue with a clean terry cloth rag...
HTH

savageactor7 · Feb 21, 2009

etched or blistered?

Yikes...

Clean the glass up the best you can take a close up pic of the fouled area and a full glass frame for reference. Then someone here may have a better idea for a fix using a mild abrasive/buffing compound solution....maybe.

Could it be some plastic trash you burned that just got stuck on the glass? If that's it maybe a hot fire will clean it up by burning it off or careful use of a Bernzomatic Torch might do it.

stanleyjohn · Feb 21, 2009

I have been using the rutland stove cleaner and it does work very well!still some good rubbing is needed to get the job done.Two weeks ago my dad gave me a can of Heavy Duty Oven and Grill cleaner and this stuff really works great!if you can stand the fumes :lol: .I just spray the glass,let it settle a few min and most if not all the glass will be cleaned with just one swipe with a paper towel.In would recommend placing an old towel near exposed areas of stove exterior of the stove because this stuff can remove paint or damage a wood surface.

syd3006 · Feb 21, 2009

I have tried most methods but have found the quickest and least mess soloution is to scrap it off with a razor blade. I found a little tool at the dollar store that holds the razor blade and it works like a charm.

bebopin · Feb 21, 2009

You can also try a fine steelwool pad.

DAKSY · Feb 21, 2009

bebopin said:
You can also try a fine steelwool pad.

You ABSOLUTELY do NOT want to do that.
Steel wool will scratch pyro ceram & weaken it.
If it's weakened it WILL break & with a blazing fire in your stove,
you probably would like to avoid that situation...
Even razor blades can damage pyro ceram.
You have to make sure that you do not scrape
from side-to-side, or you can scratch & weaken it.
At about $1.00 per square inch (at least round these parts),
it's better to leave it somewhat dirty than to have to replace it...

EatenByLimestone · Feb 21, 2009

+1 on the razor blade. It sits flat on the surrounding clean glass so you will be able to tell if the glass is, in fact, etched. I used to use a holder for one that I got at the auto parts store to help in removing gaskets.

Now, if I get a buildup I just burn the fire hot for a while.

Matt

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