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Sat Jun 24 2006 05:46 AM
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I have a glass cylinder that has some white film on the inside I have cleaned it with all kinds of cleaners.It looks very clean when you first finish up but within a few minutes the film is back. Has any one found a way to get rid of this film ?
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#325
Sat Jun 24 2006 08:02 PM
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Have you tried LIMEAWAY or a TOILET BOWL cleaner ?
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#326
Sun Jun 25 2006 03:37 AM
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I`ve had the same problem on a couple sight glasses. Tried just about everything imaginable. Looks great while wet, but the white film re-appears as it dries.
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#327
Sun Jun 25 2006 04:40 AM
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Dick I even tryed Muratic acid it usually takes calcium and lime deposits away. It looks like the glass is permanently stained
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#328
Sun Jun 25 2006 07:02 AM
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It sounds etched..like something actually bit into it. Is it everywhere or just a ring at the bottom?
The only thing I can think of is to polish it out, maybe...
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Sun Jun 25 2006 08:56 AM
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Take it to a glass company, see what they suggest to clean it up.
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#330
Sun Jun 25 2006 12:10 PM
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I would try a lite coat of clear lacquer, it sometimes does wonders for chalky or streaked surfaces..[might be a little tricky spraying from the inside] If it doesnt work, a little acetone will remove it.,,,RD
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Sun Jun 25 2006 01:57 PM
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get it tumbled...... like bottle collectors do.
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#332
Sun Jun 25 2006 02:30 PM
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It looks like the pump has layed on its side for a while and put a stain on the inside side of the glass only about 1/5 to 1/4 the way aroung
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Sat Jul 08 2006 09:33 PM
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John, have you had any luck cleaning your glass cylinder? I've got the same problem and also have tried everything I can think of without any results. I would appreciate it if anyone has any other ideas. Thanks.
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Sun Jul 09 2006 03:25 AM
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I tryed again this time with some car wax cleaner scotch pads and STEELWOOL as Dick sugested, this time most of it came off. I made sure not to dry rub the glass with the steelwool bu using lots of cleaner. I can live with the small amouunt that is left thanks Dick
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Sun Jul 09 2006 10:52 AM
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John you might want to try a "soft" acid again in the form of white vinegar, to get the last of that stain. I know that some of my friends who drink a lot of coffee and tea use this method to remove hard water stains from their equiptment and water vessels. Just a thought, can't hurt.
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#336
Sun Jul 09 2006 01:41 PM
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Here might be the answer to the glass cylinder issue. I deal in art glass and sometimes I get a piece of sick glass. Sick glass has mineral deposits in it and the only way you can get it cleaned is by using abrastive and tumble it. It will clean it and polish it also.I have a guy that does my cleaning for me. His name is Kim Carlise and he lives in Sheridan In and he does good work. Email him and see if he can do it for you.
His email is kcarlisl@woldnet.att.net
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#337
Sun Jul 09 2006 02:38 PM
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John, try oxalic acid. My wife uses it to clean glass telephone line insulators. I have never used anything that works so good. Let it sit for as long as you want, soaking in it. We have left insulators in a plastic bucket with a water & oxalic acid solution for months with no ill effects. It does take off white chalky films as long as it is not actually etched like another reader commented. I believe we bought the acid at a Home Depot or Lowes. You might be able to get it from an automotive body shop too as it is used to remove iron particles from new vehilces that have rail dust damage. Check this link for more details & other solutions. http://www.insulators.com/care/cleaning.htm
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#338
Sun Jul 09 2006 06:02 PM
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I use oxalic acid to clean rust off cans too... It works wonders...
It's usually labeled as wood bleach at hardware stores...
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