Background
We have an old gas lantern in front of our house. Installed in 1964, the glass had become permanently etched during the last 44 years probably from the heating element, elements from outdoors (weather, heat, water, rain) and even rust from the surrounding structure itself. For the last three years we have applied product after product to the glass to try to get it clean. Instead, it remained stained, clouded and hazy. We tried many name brand trusted products made specifically for glass, but nothing has been effective at removing the stains. We basically gave up and surrendered ourselves to the fact that we would need to have new glass cut for each of the four sections of the lamp. Your local hardware store is probably up to the task.
The Accidental Discovery
Luckily for us we are extreme procrastinators. While attending the fall ISSA show we ran across a company touting a non-acid, non-bleach, non-chloride, non-toxic, biodegradable Water Stain Remover. We looked into the product with extreme interest and watched a personal demonstration on the foulest Glass Shower Sliding Door we had ever seen being cleaned. I mean they asked us to touch the door and we didn’t even want to do that.
The sales rep took the A-MAZ Water Stain Remover and their scrub pad (made from 100% recycled fibers) and started applying to the surface of the shower door. After a few minutes the product dried white and with a clean cotton cloth the area was wiped clean. But CLEAN is truly an understatement. You really needed to see this door. Truly it was A-MAZing!
A Light went off
Immediately a light bulb went off in my head. How might this work on the glass panels of the gas lamp? I didn’t ask for fear that I might be told this is not an intended use of the product. So, I simply asked to have a sample forwarded to our company. Our thought was that if it could make any dent in cleaning this glass it would truly be a product worth offering to you.
A-Mazing results
The sample jar came several weeks later. After applying the A-MAZ Water Stain Remover and using the A-MAZ fibrous scrubbing pad, the results exceeded every expectation I had. I thought the A-MAZ Water Stain Remover might turn the glass back into a semi-salvageable item but instead it cleaned the glass so well that the lamp appears to be missing its glass altogether!
The Project Step by Step
Step 1: Beginning
Our gas lamp had streaky etched glass. We had tried every product imaginable over the last few years. Nothing has been able to touch this problem glass surface. Our contractor suggested that we have new glass cut for the lamp.
Step 2: Application
Using the Scrub Pad with 100% recycled fibers we dabbed on the A-MAZ™ Water Stain Remover and scrubbed around the glass surface in a circular motion. Afterwards we turned the glass over and performed the same action on the other side.
Step 3: Waiting then Wiping
We left the A-MAZ™ Water Stain Remover on each glass panel for about 2 or 3 minutes. The product turned white almost instantly. Then we wiped each panel side with a soft microfiber cloth.
Step 4: Results
Our gas lamp glass went from streaky etched to LIKE NEW right before our eyes. We truly never thought it was possible to get the glass this clean. Using this shot of all four cleaned panels it truly appears that there is not any glass in the lamp at all.
We did apply A-MAZ Ultra Gloss Sealant to protect the glass after it was cleaned. This is designed to protect the glass against future spotting, mineral stains, rust and a host of other outdoor elements.
Project Notes
We’re just happy to have salvaged the original glass and protect the integrity and beauty of our gas lamp. We’d love to hear your success story!
