> Reverting back to my Good(?) old days as a Commercial Glazier, for linseed
> > oil putty to do its job properly, it must remain flexible. So that the > pane
> > is always supported on a shock absorbing bed. Necessary in opening windows > &
> > glazed doors (wind = slam !!). To keep the putty flexible it must be > sealed
> > (with oil based paint) before it dries out. In fact Local Council
> > Contractor's spec states that the paint must completely cover the putty &
> > 1/8" up the glass.
> > So technical, you should hack out (yes, the correct term) the old putty,
> > (try doing that without breaking the pane!) and replace with new.
> > But having said all that, your idea of filling and painting over is okay. > I
> > would paint with just the same paint as the rest of the frame as long as > one
> > is oil based.
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> Thanks very much!! Interesting, too, the bit about painting as far as 1/8"
> up the glass.
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