lizbeth Posted July 31, 2002 Share Posted July 31, 2002 I picked up a used 2 gallon Sea Clear hex at a thrift store. It has some very minor water deposits and some dried on masking tape sticky. Should I use vinegar on the water deposits? I've always use oil to desolve tape sticky, will this hurt the acrylic? Link to comment
tinyreef Posted July 31, 2002 Share Posted July 31, 2002 very carefully! don't use any oil based products or solvents. that's a general suggestion though. some products are good but why risk it? use hot water to soak the tape and rub it off with your hands (careful hot water!) the 'lime-off' that's sold online is good but you have to let it sit for a minute or so. the vinegar is ok i use it on rios but i don't use it for the tanks themselves. Link to comment
mxpro32 Posted July 31, 2002 Share Posted July 31, 2002 DONT USE ALCOHOL!! alcohol cracks acrylic. Link to comment
lizbeth Posted July 31, 2002 Author Share Posted July 31, 2002 Originally posted by MKramer Replace it with glass. yeah but...... it's really cute and it was only 2 bucks. I think I might put one of my bettas in it.....or I could set it up as a nano. Thanks tinyreef, I'll try the hot water before I go to more harsh measures. Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted July 31, 2002 Share Posted July 31, 2002 Originally posted by mxpro32 DONT USE ALCOHOL!! alcohol cracks acrylic. CRACK KILLS, Alcohol just loosens women up........ Link to comment
lizbeth Posted July 31, 2002 Author Share Posted July 31, 2002 Originally posted by Dave ESPI CRACK KILLS, Alcohol just loosens women up........ D*mn I thought he was talking about rubbing alcohol! It loosens up men too......So I shouldn't use the single malt on the tank? Link to comment
Drysocket Posted July 31, 2002 Share Posted July 31, 2002 I use an old drivers license to scrape mine sometimes. It doesn't scratch and it does a pretty good job. However, If the stuff has been dried on there for a while, you might try soaking it for a while. Link to comment
NaNO ReeFiN Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 lizbeth, you and your ancient tanks... haha Link to comment
mxpro32 Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 CRACK KILLS, Alcohol just loosens women up........ now that was pretty funny Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 Liz, U come over with some single malt, and Ill Fill yer reef Properly !............. ut oh.. Grey area..... (fill it with ummmmm corals yeah..yeah......that it )X) Link to comment
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