I've just moved into a beach front property. The windows have a sliding mechanism to inhibit them opening completely and this is all encrusted. I don't know if this would be calcium deposits? Would something like Limelight be a suitable treatment for them? Any other suggestions?
Sorting out seaside windows
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Are they aluminium? If so aluminium when it corrodes forms a white deposit, a common problem in seaside areas. I was told aluminium roller shutter garage doors suffer badly with this as the coating gets worn off, but not untill after I had one fitted! 
Are they aluminium? If so aluminium when it corrodes forms a white deposit, a common problem in seaside areas. I was told aluminium roller shutter garage doors suffer badly with this as the coating gets worn off, but not untill after I had one fitted!
Thanks for the reply. I'm not sure if it's aluminium (not there at the moment). I will check. Is there anything that can be done to treat this if it is aluminium? I was hoping I could clean the deposits off and then smear vaseline over the mechanism.
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Yes or wipe with 3 in 1 oil, WD40 might help but will not leave much of a coating on, the grease as you suggest or an oil is perhaps the best bet.
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That wasn't my intention. I just needed some advice as I'm a bit useless at DIY and I needed to explain my location.
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