Stains On Glass. . . Needs Help
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Topic: Stains On Glass. . . Needs Help
Posted By: ThatGuy
Subject: Stains On Glass. . . Needs Help
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 2:49pm
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Hello All, I have a friend that got a hold of a tank and when we drained and moved it we noticed it has heavy staining on the sides and a little on the front (hard water, lime scale, mineral deposits. . . who knows) and I am wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to remove it. We have tried a number of different things including Vinegar baths, Lime away, CLR, Amaze, some German stuff. . . . And unfortunately I am afraid he might be stuck If anyone has any ideas, products or methods we could try before we abandon this, Please let me know as this is quite frustrating.  Thank you in advance ------------- Someone stop me! Please! But... Not just yet... Maybe next week... Or the week after... And here I thought children were expensive. . . . . |
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Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 2:51pm
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Is it a haze that you can't see through or like a rainbow like haze that you can see through? ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: ThatGuy
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 2:53pm
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Has a milky like film. Like if the sprinklers hit your house window and baked in the sun ------------- Someone stop me! Please! But... Not just yet... Maybe next week... Or the week after... And here I thought children were expensive. . . . . |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 2:55pm
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Hmm I assume you tried using a razor blade on it ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Softplan
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 3:00pm
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After using limeaway, CLR, and a few of those other products I would be very nervous to use it as an aquarium. If you don't get it all out you could have issues. Better to post this kind of thing in General help or other topics not in classifieds.
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Posted By: ThatGuy
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 3:06pm
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Oh, you know what, my apologize, You are absolutely right about it should be on General Topics. My bad  Those products were used in a small area, to test if it would even come off. Tried razors with no prevail If you want me to delete this and put it elsewhere I will. ------------- Someone stop me! Please! But... Not just yet... Maybe next week... Or the week after... And here I thought children were expensive. . . . . |
Posted By: lskurys
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 3:21pm
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I moved it over for you. If the tank is not set up yet I would try vinegar and let it soak for a few hours. then use a scraper. If this was set up as a salt water tank vinegar will take care of most of the problems. ------------- 220g , large elite aquatics sump. 3 Radion Pro Gen 3 lights 3 Mp 40's |
Posted By: ThatGuy
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 4:04pm
We did, and it didnt dent it  ------------- Someone stop me! Please! But... Not just yet... Maybe next week... Or the week after... And here I thought children were expensive. . . . . |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 4:08pm
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I would guess with everything you've tried that it's etched into the glass and you won't be able to remove it ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: lskurys
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 4:09pm
Well does it seem like a build up or is it etched in to the glass? In a few cases I have seen people use stainless steel polish and steel wool to buff out some imperfections. With out seeing the glass I am not sure what else to try. ------------- 220g , large elite aquatics sump. 3 Radion Pro Gen 3 lights 3 Mp 40's |
ThatGuy wrote:Posted By: ThatGuy
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 4:27pm
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------------- Someone stop me! Please! But... Not just yet... Maybe next week... Or the week after... And here I thought children were expensive. . . . . |
Posted By: ThatGuy
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 4:33pm
 As you can see where the power head sat, it is fine with no Stains/Etches ------------- Someone stop me! Please! But... Not just yet... Maybe next week... Or the week after... And here I thought children were expensive. . . . . |
Posted By: ThatGuy
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 4:34pm
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That was the worst side ------------- Someone stop me! Please! But... Not just yet... Maybe next week... Or the week after... And here I thought children were expensive. . . . . |
Posted By: lskurys
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 4:37pm
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It looks alto like Calcium build up. If you have some Kaboom around try spraying it next to were the pump was. If it starts to foam up you will know it is eating the calcium and it might take several soaking to get it clean. If not look on close on the inside and see if the glass is pitted. If it is pitted that is not a lot that can be done. ------------- 220g , large elite aquatics sump. 3 Radion Pro Gen 3 lights 3 Mp 40's |
Posted By: ThatGuy
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 4:55pm
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We will try that and let you know Thank you everyone ------------- Someone stop me! Please! But... Not just yet... Maybe next week... Or the week after... And here I thought children were expensive. . . . . |
Posted By: XNET Geek
Date Posted: May 01 2014 at 8:37pm
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I would then neutralize that with vinegar, it's a heck of a lot safer for the fish/livestock. I personally never use chemicals if I can help it. ------------- 180 Gallon - Mixed Reef/Fish 90 Gallon - Mixed Reef/Fish |