It was actually several weeks after replacing the glass before weather and life combined to give me a chance for the next steps...
Step 12: Strip or sand paint on whole window frame.
I discovered that the top layer of paint on most of the window frame was in poor condition, and needed to be stripped back. I used a chemical paint stripper to do this, and discovered that yes, chemical burns hurt!Don't get paint stripper on your skin! If you do, wash it very thoroughly! I got a few small strips of paint stripper on my arm, and immediately got down off the ladder and went inside to wash it off. To be extra carefull, I soaked my arm in a bucket of water (moving it around to "sluce" off any remnant paint stripper) for about 20 minutes after the initial rince. This was probably overkill, but I didn't feel like taking any chances. The result was a mild burn, similar to brushing against one of the metal shelves in an oven. Fortunately I had been wearing safety goggles, a dust mask, and heavy duty gloves, so my arm was the only part of me where I got any burns.
I didn't try to strip all the layers of paint, although in theory I should have done. But the lower layers of paint seemed to be in good condition, so I decided to take a chance on them.
Step 12: Strip or sand paint on whole window frame.
I discovered that the top layer of paint on most of the window frame was in poor condition, and needed to be stripped back. I used a chemical paint stripper to do this, and discovered that yes, chemical burns hurt!
I didn't try to strip all the layers of paint, although in theory I should have done. But the lower layers of paint seemed to be in good condition, so I decided to take a chance on them.
Alas! I discovered that the paint stripper tended to disolve the newly applied putty wherever it came in contact (fortunately only a little). The result was not disasterous, but the putty is no longer so nice and smooth. So note to self: Next time strip the paint off the frame BEFORE replacing any damaged panes of glass.
Step 13:
Once the top layers of paint were stripped, I washed the frame thoroughly with water, and then sugar soap, to make sure there was no remaining paint stripper. I then lightly sanded the frame, and then washed it down again.
Step 14:
During the paint stripping process, a small amount of metal had been exposed. So I painted over these sections with metal primer.
Step 15:
Masking: I masked the window frame with a combination of masking tape and cardboard.
Step 16:
First coat of paint. Once masking was complete, I applied the first coat of paint. I used Wattyl Solarguard, which has a good reputation. I was careful to paint over the putty onto the class a little bit. Apparently this seals in the putty and preserves it's flexibility.
Step 17:
Second coat of paint. This was actually easier than the first coat, as the coverage was better.
Step 18:
Remove the masking tape. A bit more difficult than it sounds on the glass section. The trick is to remove the tape without pulling the paint away from the glass. In the end, I used a ruller and a cutter to cut the paint next to the masking tape, before stripping away the masking.
Step 13:
Once the top layers of paint were stripped, I washed the frame thoroughly with water, and then sugar soap, to make sure there was no remaining paint stripper. I then lightly sanded the frame, and then washed it down again.
Step 14:
During the paint stripping process, a small amount of metal had been exposed. So I painted over these sections with metal primer.
Step 15:
Masking: I masked the window frame with a combination of masking tape and cardboard.
Step 16:
First coat of paint. Once masking was complete, I applied the first coat of paint. I used Wattyl Solarguard, which has a good reputation. I was careful to paint over the putty onto the class a little bit. Apparently this seals in the putty and preserves it's flexibility.
Step 17:
Second coat of paint. This was actually easier than the first coat, as the coverage was better.
Step 18:
Remove the masking tape. A bit more difficult than it sounds on the glass section. The trick is to remove the tape without pulling the paint away from the glass. In the end, I used a ruller and a cutter to cut the paint next to the masking tape, before stripping away the masking.
And here is the final, painted, product! I still need to clean the glass, but I will do that after I have finished painting the wall.
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