How to clean plaster off these velux frames without damaging them?

[lozcozard]

I've had an attic conversion with 6 nice new white velux windows. I think they're wood with white paint.

The plasterer has left the attached mess over them. The company say it's not their job to clean - plasterers don't clean. If I find one that does put them in touch. ‍

They said soap and water will clean it.

Well it's not when using a soft cloth. And if I scrub it with a kitchen scourer some paint is coming off.

I'll end up ruining these new velux. I don't want to paint them they're already perfect.

How best to remove the plaster without damaging them?

 

[Old Salt]

Couple of squirts of Washing up liquid in half a bucket of warm water. Using a paint brush dampen the line of plaster and keep itdamp for 20 or 30 minutes then it should wipe off. You may need to use a plastic scraper or an old credit card to remove stubborn bits.

 

[lozcozard]

I've used warm water and washing up liquid, soaked it fir a bit, tried cleaning off but doesn't come. Waited a bit still didn't come off.

 

[Old Salt]

I've used warm water and washing up liquid, soaked it fir a bit, tried cleaning off but doesn't come. Waited a bit still didn't come off.

You need to keep it damp so that the plaster will soften

 

[lozcozard]

I found a plastic spudger which scrapes it off some but takes time and not perfect. Im going to tell the company the jobs not finished till they clean it, I shouldn't have to do this!

Thanks for tips though.

 

[catlad]

I found a plastic spudger which scrapes it off some but takes time and not perfect. Im going to tell the company the jobs not finished till they clean it, I shouldn't have to do this!

Thanks for tips though.

Its the only way some people learn! Takes no time while fresh, murder when dry.
Good luck

 

[mcprinter]

Use these at work to scrape old, stubborn labels, etc from IT kit without scratching it.
Very sharp edges. Will hurt/cut if you jab yourself.

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Cars and Motorbikes. Plastic Scraper Set - 4pc. Suitable for removing trim from bodywork. Non Scratch.

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[OvertonPlumber]

Any decent Plasterer would have used masking tape. We just had a load of aluminium light profiles plastered in they were all masked up then sponged off afterwards