Whatever kind of steel windows you have you can get it all done with our Steel Window Restoration Packages designed with all the materials you’ll need and nothing you won’t.
Small Project:
A perfect fit for full restoration of 15 panes or less or touch ups on up to 30 panes of glass.
- 1 Old Windows In-Depth Paperback
- 1 Gallon Sarco DualGlaze Putty
- 2 lbs Pure Whiting
- 1 Quart Ospho Rust Treatment
- 1 ProScraper
- 250 Sash Clips
- 1 P100 Respirator
Medium Project:
A perfect fit for full restoration of 30 panes or less or touch ups on up to 50 panes of glass.
- 1 Old Windows In-Depth Paperback
- 2 Gallons Sarco DualGlaze Putty
- 2 lbs Pure Whiting
- 1 Quart Ospho Rust Treatment
- 1 ProScraper
- 250 Sash Clips
- 1 P100 Respirator
Large Project:
A perfect fit for full restoration of 60 panes or less or touch ups on up to 100 panes of glass.
- 1 Old Windows In-Depth Paperback
- 4 Gallons Sarco DualGlaze Putty
- 4 lbs Pure Whiting
- 2 Quarts Ospho Rust Treatment
- 1 ProScraper w/ 1 replacement blade
- 500 Sash Clips
- 1 P100 Respirator
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the steel window restoration kit?
Each kit includes the Old Windows In-Depth paperback, Sarco DualGlaze putty, Pure Whiting, Ospho rust treatment, a ProScraper, sash clips, and a P100 respirator. The exact amounts vary by size, so check each size for its full contents.
What sizes does the steel window restoration kit come in?
Three sizes by pane count. Small fits up to 15 panes, Medium up to 30 panes, and Large up to 60 panes, so you buy for the job in front of you. Each size also covers touch-ups on a larger number of panes.
How many panes does the Small kit cover?
The Small kit is a fit for full restoration of 15 panes or less, or touch-ups on up to 30 panes. It includes 1 gallon of Sarco DualGlaze putty, 2 lbs of Pure Whiting, 1 quart of Ospho, a ProScraper, 250 sash clips, the Old Windows In-Depth book, and a P100 respirator.
Does the kit come with instructions?
Yes. Every kit includes the Old Windows In-Depth book so you know the steps for restoring your steel windows.
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