Acrylic glass window panes are an essential component of many Bürstner models. Particularly careful care is required to ensure that they remain permanently clear and are not damaged.
How to recognise acrylic glass windows
If you are not sure whether your window panes are made of acrylic glass, the following tips will help you:
- Klangtest: Acrylic glass tends to sound dull and soft when tapped, whereas real glass sounds clear and hard.
- Gewicht: Acrylic glass is significantly lighter than normal glass.
- Oberfläche: Feels warmer and softer, is more susceptible to fine scratches.
- Lichtreflexion: Acrylic glass can appear slightly milky or wavy under certain lighting conditions.
- Kennzeichnung: Some washers bear a reference such as "PMMA" (polymethyl methacrylate), which means acrylic glass.
Gentle cleaning
Acrylic glass must never be cleaned dry. Dry cloths may contain fine dust particles that cause scratches when rubbed. Instead, you should carefully clean the washers with plenty of warm water, a little washing-up liquid and a soft, clean cloth.
What you should avoid
- Do not use glass cleaners with alcohol or chemicals: These can make the material brittle and lead to cracks.
- Do not use body cleaners: Products such as tar or silicone removers are unsuitable for acrylic glass and can damage the surface.
- Do not use car washes: Mechanical cleaning and aggressive cleaning agents can attack the sensitive washers.
- Do not apply any stickers: Adhesive residues and the removal of stickers can damage the surface.
Additional care recommendations
- Rinse with clear water: After cleaning, we recommend rinsing the washers thoroughly with clear water.
- Care for rubber seals: Treat the seals regularly with a commercially available rubber care product to maintain their elasticity.
- Polishing and aftercare: An acrylic glass cleaner with an antistatic effect is suitable for post-treatment. Small scratches can be treated with special polishes for acrylic glass from the accessories trade.
💡 Our tip:
Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol or acid. Always test new products on an inconspicuous area first to avoid possible damage.
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