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Old 12-03-2008, 02:50 AM
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Diana is right.

I have always used vinegar and water as we'll. Seems to get it off pretty we'll also
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Old 12-03-2008, 03:09 AM
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Salt is very corrosive. Once it's gone through the finish it's not going to come back all nice and shiny. Best bet is to not let it get on there in the first place.
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Old 12-03-2008, 03:59 AM
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I was reading a post on here that mentioned using reptile tank cleaner for the reflector and buff to a shine like new again maybe do a search on google or in the lowermainland forums there is a post on light meter further down that post had mentioned the cleaner used for his reflector cheers.
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Old 12-03-2008, 04:16 PM
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Vinegar & water works well.
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Old 12-03-2008, 07:12 PM
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If it's just from salt water that's splashed on the reflectors and dulled them I've had good results using mag polish to bring the finish back up. (T5 reflectors)
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Old 12-03-2008, 07:25 PM
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I removed my lens covers for my PC's on my fixtue. The lights are 5" above the tank and I use eggcrate as a cover. Am I going to run in to a problem with salt creep now?
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Old 12-04-2008, 02:50 PM
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If it's just from salt water that's splashed on the reflectors and dulled them I've had good results using mag polish to bring the finish back up. (T5 reflectors)
I also use T5.
Whats "mag polish" please?
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Old 12-04-2008, 03:48 PM
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Used to polish mag wheels. Get it at Canadian Tire etc. I believe it's the Mother's brand that I used.
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