The Framers Forum

Hi all,

I have a few jobs need doing with some Tru Vue conservation glass. I have the glass in its box and have read their instructions on handling and cleaning with amonia-free cleaner.
As i have learnt with the Liberion Products that the manufactures guidelines for using the product, and the best method, somethimes varey.
Anyone out there got any tip sor hints on handking Tru Vue that are not provided by the manufacturer, but you have found helpfull from your experience of using the product.

This is a pre-emptive strike

Cheers,

Stephen

Some say that if you wear cotton gloves to remove it from the box you can get away without cleaning it at all. But I've always found the odd blotch plus marks from the interleaving paper which may only show if you breathe on it.

If you are using a wall mounted cutter do not slide the coated side against the back support and ideally line the back support with mountboard; if cutting by hand, then again, do not slide it and make sure the worktop is spotless and/or covered with a cloth or something - the coating is very easily marked.

Make sure that offcuts that do not show the printed info on the edge of the sheet are marked, 'score' (or whatever) on the edge with a felt tip and interleave the offcuts with paper too.

When they either invent a scratchproof coating or put the filter in the centre I'll take UV glass on as standard!

Do you folk get Guardian UV glass over there ?
http://www.tudorglass.com.au/docs/Guard ... ration.pdf
Solves a lot of issues with handling / storage.

the coating is so easily scratched - and all above are sound recomendations - I would add that wearing latex gloves makes cleaning glass straight from the box almost uneccesary. Anyone tried the Clearcolour Uv Plus from Nielsen - surface seems to be tougher than most - result is amazing. This glass adds a considerable cost to the framing job but once hooked customers keep coming back - Its reflection control and Uv filter.

Les, From what I understand Guardian discontinued the manufacture of their UV glass. I tried to order some 6 weeks ago and was told that from my Distributor --- Their manufacturing facility in Carleton - about 25 miles from me - was where it was made. The coating line was actually in their R & D building.

Surgical gloves will not leave fingerprints on the glass. The marks are not easy to remove. Your hands no matter how clean have residual oils.

As mentioned in a previous post they will help with grip as well.