Plastic background residue.

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jag123

jag123

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Picked up a 75 and previous owner had a black plastic background that I believe adhered to the back of the tank at some point. Upon removing it I see a filmy white residue left over. I have tried white vinegar and acetone to no avail. I have also tried simple scraping with razor. The razor barely puts a dent in it. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.


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Maybe leave the vinegar on for a few minutes?
 
I'll try an inconspicuous spot with the steel wool. I would like to avoid scratches if possible.

The vinegar I tried at full strength and let it soak, but nothing.


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Put some muscle into the razor blade! Or put the razor blade in vice grips and put a flame from a lighter on it for 30 seconds or so then try it!

I have cleaned some nasty salt tanks with wicked buildup with nothing more then a single razor blade.

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Neither razor blade nor steel wool touched this stuff. I am going to try oxalic acid next.

Any one ever tried it?


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when my mom takes of the residue left behind from the labels on the glass vodka bottles she uses goo gone pro-power. Works like a charm for her, maybe it could work for you too.
 
Need to bump this one up again. I tried oxalic acid an it still won't touch this stuff.

Has anyone ever used a electric buffer in glass? I was thinking a buffer similar to those used on cars at body shops. Possibly something at low speed that is not too abrasive.


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