Abklingen

English translation: finishing with a [razor] blade

14:05 Jan 23, 2018
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.) / Cleaning of glass
German term or phrase: Abklingen
"...granulare Verschmutzungen mit mineralischen Stoffen (z. B. Sand) ... Diese erweisen sich während der Bauendreinigung nach Abschluss der Bauphase als kritisch, da Verunreinigungen wie z. B. Betonrückstände zu diesem Zeitpunkt in der Regel vollkommen ausgehärtet sind und in der Praxis häufig durch Zuhilfenahme eines Glashobels ... entfernt werden.

Diese Vorgehensweise wird auch als Abklingen bezeichnet."
nocciola
Germany
Local time: 19:40
English translation:finishing with a [razor] blade
Explanation:
die Klinge - the (razor) blade
However, this guide strongly disapproves of the practice:
http://www.simpsondoor.com/care-finishing/docs/glass-cleanin...


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or
finishing with a glass scraper
See https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xavax-Special-Scraper-Ceramic-Surfa...

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Alternative interpretation of the ab- prefix:
removal with a [razor] blade
removal with a glass scraper
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Lancashireman
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:40
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Thank you for the quick response and your full answers! It was very helpful.
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3finishing with a [razor] blade
Lancashireman
3scraping
Wendy Streitparth
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Alison MacG

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finishing with a [razor] blade


Explanation:
die Klinge - the (razor) blade
However, this guide strongly disapproves of the practice:
http://www.simpsondoor.com/care-finishing/docs/glass-cleanin...


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Note added at 50 mins (2018-01-23 14:56:19 GMT)
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or
finishing with a glass scraper
See https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xavax-Special-Scraper-Ceramic-Surfa...

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Note added at 1 hr (2018-01-23 15:23:25 GMT)
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Alternative interpretation of the ab- prefix:
removal with a [razor] blade
removal with a glass scraper

Lancashireman
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:40
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 94
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Thank you for the quick response and your full answers! It was very helpful.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: You're effectively saying "a blade is used to finish the glass... this process is also known as finishing with a blade."/ Since you agree that the whole sentence can be omitted, I'll change my neutral to an agree :-)
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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
scraping


Explanation:
Scrapers are a standard technique for construction window cleaning
https://glassmagazine.com/article/06-june-2008/scrapers-and-...

Our construction cleaning service provides construction contractors with complete commercial and residential construction cleaning services. ....
washing and scraping windows and doors

https://www.google.co.uk/search?ei=77BnWrqON4qrU_HLnqAO&q="s...

Techniques involved for cleaning and scraping windows in construction cleaning or post construction cleaning.

http://www.swintonbuildingservices.com/Commercial-Post-Const...

Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 19:40
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 20
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Reference comments


1 day 3 hrs peer agreement (net): +1
Reference: (See discussion)

Reference information:
Abbildung 3.17 Handelsüblicher Glashobel (links) und Klinge (rechts).

Diese Vorgehensweise wird auch als Abklingen bezeichnet. Der Glashobel besteht aus einem Griff und einer breiten, scharfen Klinge, mit der die Verschmutzungen im Arbeitstakt (Vorwärtsbewegung) von der Oberfläche entfernt warden.

In Abb. 9.46 wurde für die Reinigung der Glasoberfläche mit einem Glashobel der Einfluss der Bewegungsrichtung beim Abklingen unterschieden. Im Mittel erzeugt ein Abklingen im Arbeitstakt (mit der Vorwärtsbewegung) eine deutlich geringere Festigkeitsminderung als ein Abklingen während der Vorwärts- und der Rückwärtsbewegung des Glashobels. Es sei jedoch angemerkt, dass bei fest anhaftenden Verschmutzungen, wie Zementmörtel oder Mineralputz, aufgrund von feinstkörnigen Abplatzungen ein Abklingen ausschließlich im Arbeitstakt bei nur sehr gewissenhafter Anwendung des Glashobels möglich ist.
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=fFB1CgAAQBAJ&pg=PA63&lpg...

Perhaps a case might be made for blade scraping or even blading?

prEN 15755-1 Glass in building
A.3.2 Clean the window
Spray the glass and gaskets with the cleaning solution. Check that blade scraping will not damage the glass and, if acceptable, blade scrape the glass thoroughly using a suitable glass scraper; if glass damage is possible then do not blade scrape but repeat step 6.
http://mail.johnsonwindowfilms.com/JWFInfoS.nsf/a39d98cf5938...$FILE/prEN%2015755-1.pdf

It will significantly reduce daily maintenance such as sweeping and periodic maintenance such as blading/scraping the glass.
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Dirt Trap Clear Film for covering windows and lights does not trap dust in the same way as the wall material but it does offer overspray protection meaning you will not have to scrape or blade the windows again.
http://solutions.3m.co.uk/3MContentRetrievalAPI/BlobServlet?...

Related uses of blading

One of these methods that I use to remove overspray when the clay bar from places like Auto magic, 3M and others will not work is called blading. Long before the clay bar was ever invented this was and still is my chosen method when I am dealing with industrial grade coatings. I use a carbon tipped single edged razor blade to remove any type of overspray damage known to man.
http://www.dealerelite.net/profiles/blogs/protective-amp-mar...

Dermaplaning, also known as blading, is a safe and simple skin rejuvenation treatment intended to exfoliate the epidermis and remove vellus hairs … Our licensed medical esthetician will use a blade to stroke the skin at an 45 degree angle similar to shaving.
http://seriouskin.skincaretherapy.net/dermaplaning-microneed...

Alison MacG
United Kingdom
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 23

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  Lancashireman: Glass scraper, blade - it was all posted within the first hour.
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