RE: NANFA-- encrusted glass

Irate Mormon (archimed_at_netdoor.com)
Tue, 8 Jul 2003 23:08:18 -0500

I've tried vinegar, acid, CLR, you name it, except for polishing the
glass with a polisher and buffing compound. Let me know if you find
something that works 100%.

Prost,

Martin
Jackson, MS

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screaming and tripping and begging for mercy, then yes, Mr. Brave man, I
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> -----Original Message----- > From: owner-nanfa_at_aquaria.net On Behalf > Of Moontanman_at_aol.com > Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 6:17 PM > To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net > Subject: NANFA-- encrusted glass > > A friend gave me an aquarium that had been sitting for several years. This > had allowed all the water to evaporate and left the glass encrusted with > what > ever was in the water. probably mainly calcium carbonate. It would appear > the > water that evaporated was water that had been kept in the aquarium fro a > long > time with no water changes so it was pretty concentrated before it was > allowed > to evaporate. The glass has a very rough coating of something and I would > like > to remove it without ruining the glass. What would be my best bet? the > coating > is very thick and tough. Any help would be appreciated. > > Moon

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