[RE-wrenches] Razors & Removing paint from solar modules

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> On Apr 15, 2022, at 7:44 AM, Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
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> If your use a razor only use a fresh razor blades. The moment you feel burrs stop & replace the razor as the burrs will scratch the glass. Also keep the surface always wet with a soapy solution [surfactant] to keep the surface slick & this extends the short life of a razors edge.
> Use a razor handle to hold the blade & keep a first aid kit available. Soapy water & razor blades have interesting incidents.  I owned a window tint shop 40 years ago & definitely had my share of razor cuts.
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> From: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org> On Behalf Of Chris Mason via RE-wrenches
> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 8:18 AM
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> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing paint from solar modules
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> Just a razor blade. I doubt you can take if off chemically.
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> On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 9:01 AM Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Hi Wrenches,
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> We had some painters try to paint a house in 35 mph winds and (of course) the overspray got onto some recently installed solar modules.  They were using a latex water-based exterior paint.  Are there any mild solvents you might recommend to help clean this up?  Or just elbow grease?
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> Thanks!
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