[RE-wrenches] cleaning modules

Kirpal Khalsa solarworks at gmail.com
Thu Dec 30 09:23:28 PST 2010


did u try a good sharp razor scraping across the surface in combination with
vinegar....let the vinegar soak for a bit on the surface before trying..this
may work if the module glass is not micro textured.
good luck.....

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Kirpal Khalsa
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On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 8:29 AM, Tom DeBates <habitek83 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> hello Wrenches,
>   I recently purchased some used modules. Unfortunately, they were mounted
> near a railroad track and many have a film of rust on the front surface. I
> have tried a few products; Dawn, Simple Green, vinegar (5% acidity),  and
> Krud Kutter to safely remove the rust. So far the vinegar seems to be best
> when considering cost, disposal ,etc. But it still takes a good amount of
> time and "elbow grease". Today I will try CLR.  Has anyone else run into a
> similar situation? If so, what products and/or methods did you use to remove
> rust stains?
>   Awhile back I had to remove some urethane caulk from the face of module
> and had to resort to a solvent-based chemical (acetone....yes, acetone) with
> disastrous results.....
> thanks,
> tom
>
> Tom DeBates
> Habi-Tek
> 524 Summit St.
> Geneva,IL. 60134
> 630-262-8193
> fax 630-262-1343
>
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