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Old 02-15-2009, 06:10 PM
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Default Cleaning Glass on Old Tank

Ok. Have an old 120 G that I am cleaning so I have a fresh start. Scrapped all the coraline off with a razor and washed to glass multiple times with vinegar, then Windex but there is still thin film that I cannot get off.
Has anybody had success cleaning an old tank and getting it as clean as new? How did you get the thin film off? Any ideas are appreciated.
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Old 02-15-2009, 06:16 PM
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try hydrocloric or meriatic acid very bad for the lungs and skin take precaution and wear gloves.i have tried both and work great,try in a very ventilated area.
you could find either at canadian tire or swimming pool cleaning supplier.
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Old 02-15-2009, 06:38 PM
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Hmmm.. maybe a quick polish with an electric buffer ...
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Old 02-15-2009, 06:44 PM
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I have the same film on my glass and cannot get rid of it its on the out side ...it was a used tank when i got it and it was on there already i have used every thing and the only thing so far that will do any thing is CLR but still leaves some spots that will not come clean if you find anything that works let me know please ....Thanks
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Old 02-15-2009, 07:12 PM
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I've used muriatic acid, works great
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try my method and you wont regret it spotless..squeeeeeeky cleaeaeean.lol
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Old 02-15-2009, 07:30 PM
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Great. I'll give it a try and then rinse the glass to remove any "acidic" residue.
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