Mods, please move as appropriate.
I really want to spruce up my old inherited greenhouse but, after spending some time using a plant label and the splintered end of an old bamboo cane to remove the accumulations of moss and other bits of grunge from the edges of the glass panes both inside and outside, finding that the previous owner has bolted on some safety glass on the original panes in a couple of places where lots of algae have taken a like to and no way can I can't get anything down there to remove it, tried sanding down an aluminium support strap in case it might look somewhat better and might as well not have bothered then wondered about using some light oak Briwax to seal the surface so it doesn't deteriorate, cleaned out the bits of guttering where the door opens then applied some 3-in-1 oil to stop it making the most awful pig-squealing noise only to find that it made not the slightest bit of difference plus the left-hand side needs a little jiggling to set it back on its track, I kinda lost a little bit of heart today as I planned to paint it with some dark green smooth Hammerite to make it look nicer. Anyone got any suggestions?