On Mon, 9 May 2005 20:31:55 +0100, Chuck Bodgers wrote:

You should be able to get linseed putty in all the sheds - look around the
sealants/caulking area.

I will say though that although conventional linseed oil putty was good in
its day, compared to the acrylic putty's and silicone sealants available now
there is no contest.

Linseed oil putty dries out quite rapidly in comparison, and will crack and
turn to powder if not maintained correctly.

I have used both the silicone and acrylic putty's, - the silicone variety is
the best IMHO as it has the maximum flexibility and durability, the down
side is that it cannot be successfully painted over so you need to select
your colour carefully. Acrylic putty on the other hand is of similar
consistency to conventional putty when applied, and can be painted. It will
last far longer than linseed putty.


Yes very helpful thank you Chuck, I have already fitted the glass using
silicone putty from a tube and I have to say it just doesnt look or
feel very secure, the old putty holding the pain in place was rock solid
but the silicone feels like I could pull it off with my fingers.

I will redo it tomorrow with the linseed or Acrylic putty I just hope the
silicone comes off without breaking the glass.

Thank you again.

Max.