[RE-wrenches] OFF-List Reply, Re: Cleaning Paint Off Modules
Louis Woofenden
louis at woofenden.net
Sun Jun 8 14:05:42 PDT 2014
Thanks Kurt!
Looks like the manufacturer is fine with any mild cleaner. We'll let the
painter have the fun!
Cheers,
Louis
On 6/8/14, 9:48 AM, Kurt Johnsen wrote:
> Latex paint can be removed with alcohol. Probably a rag damped with it
> would do the trick. It evaporates quickly. Still better check with
> manufacturer 1st.
>
> kurt
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 12:30 AM, Benn Kilburn <benn at skyfireenergy.com
> <mailto:benn at skyfireenergy.com>> wrote:
>
> The painter's elbow grease, of course.
>
> benn
>
> On Jun 4, 2014, at 4:50 PM, Ray Walters <ray at solarray.com
> <mailto:ray at solarray.com>> wrote:
>
>> I believe most manus approve mild dish soap and water. Geez, it
>> would probably come off with just water and some elbow
>> grease.....:-)
>> R.Ray Walters
>> CTO, Solarray, Inc
>> Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
>> Licensed Master Electrician
>> Solar Design Engineer
>> 303 505-8760 <tel:303%20505-8760>
>> On 6/4/2014 4:39 PM, Louis Woofenden wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks all! We're working on getting in touch with someone from
>>> the module manufacturer who can tell us something substantive
>>> before proceeding.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Louis
>>>
>>> On 6/4/14, 11:33 AM, Ray Walters wrote:
>>>> The sooner you get started, the easier it is to get off. The
>>>> paint is still curing and hardening. Paint doesn't stick well
>>>> to glass, so probably mild soap and water ( manufacturer
>>>> approved) and a nylon scrubby pad will cure the problem.
>>>> R.Ray Walters
>>>> CTO, Solarray, Inc
>>>> Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
>>>> Licensed Master Electrician
>>>> Solar Design Engineer
>>>> 303 505-8760 <tel:303%20505-8760>
>>>> On 6/4/2014 12:20 PM, August Goers wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I agree with Jason -- call the manufacturer. If the modules
>>>>> don't have any kind of AR coating you can use a razor blade
>>>>> scraper which is slow but thorough. -August
>>>>>
>>>>> *From:*RE-wrenches
>>>>> [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
>>>>> <mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org>] *On Behalf
>>>>> Of *Jason Szumlanski
>>>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 04, 2014 11:13 AM
>>>>> *To:* RE-wrenches
>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Cleaning Paint Off Modules
>>>>>
>>>>> If I am the customer, that painter just bought himself a row
>>>>> of modules.
>>>>>
>>>>> As a practical matter, I bet there is little problem with
>>>>> careful use of some kind of solvent, but who knows what the
>>>>> long term effects would be, and I certainly wouldn't take on
>>>>> that liability. Warranty could be an issue, if not some risk
>>>>> immediate damage.
>>>>>
>>>>> Call the manufacturer. They would be the best reference in
>>>>> this case.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jason Szumlanski
>>>>>
>>>>> Fafco Solar
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 1:31 PM, Louis Woofenden
>>>>> <louis at woofenden.net <mailto:louis at woofenden.net>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Wrenches,
>>>>>
>>>>> We have an existing customer who just had their house
>>>>> repainted, and the painter oversprayed significantly on a row
>>>>> of modules. I haven't run into this particular problem before,
>>>>> and am at a bit of a loss about what to recommend to our
>>>>> customer for cleaning up this mess.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyone have recommendations of cleaning products or techniques
>>>>> to use that won't damage the AR coatings or anything else on
>>>>> the module, yet will remove paint? Or for that matter, what to
>>>>> avoid?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Louis Woofenden
>>>>>
>>>>> Net Zero Solar
>>>>> Tucson, AZ
>>>>>
>>>>>
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