[RE-wrenches] cleaning modules

[Dana Orzel]

Tom,

I owned a window tinting business in N. AZ for 4 years. I cleaned acres of
glass before I sold the biz.

We cleaned all kinds of glass with first - white scotch bright pads, not
green of red only white. 

Then using one capful of liquid Joy dish washing soap to 3 gallons of water
in a spray bottle, we had big spray tanks.

Use only fresh single edged razor blades to take off the chunks. A razor
blade is considered dull when you place fingers on both sides of the blade
and pull gently away, if you feel burrs dispose of it and get out a fresh
replacement blade. The soap acts as a surfactant and extends the life of the
razor edge.

 

Spray the glass with the very lightly soapy water, then scrub with the white
scotch-brite pad. While you have a soapy film razor the glass, edges first
then the mid section.

 

Acid helps with rust. White vinegar, diluted  muriatic acid, or CLR a boiler
cleaner all may work.

I would do a test section to be sure you are not going to scratch the glass.

 

Good luck and careful with the razor blades they can be dangerous.

 

Dana Orzel

Great Solar works, Inc.

E - dana at solarwork.com

V - 970.626.5253

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C - 970.209.4076

 

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From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Tom DeBates
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 9:30 AM
To: re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: [RE-wrenches] cleaning modules

 


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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