Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing graffiti from modules

2018-09-10 Thread Dana
nches On Behalf Of frenergy Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 8:39 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing graffiti from modules Benn, Ouch, that looks like quite a job. Definitely looks like an airgun/airbrush job, probably acrylic. After the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing graffiti from modules

2018-09-10 Thread Benn Kilburn
Yeah, there is plenty more on the wall beside the array and on other walls/signs of the business. This is just what they did to the solar modules. Ray, no i don't believe the owner has tried anything, yet. Benn Kilburn CSA Certified Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing graffiti from modules

2018-09-10 Thread frenergy
Benn,             Ouch, that looks like quite a job.  Definitely looks like an airgun/airbrush job, probably acrylic.  After the cleaning, put up a wildlife camera just in case. Bill On 9/9/2018 1:27 PM, Benn Kilburn wrote: Bill, It’s white, does that help? ;) Kidding aside, I couldn’t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing graffiti from modules

2018-09-09 Thread Ray
How aggravating,  they really worked hard to get up there too. Have you tried a little test spot with various methods?  WHo knows it might come off with soap and water and some scrubbing. Ray Walters Remote Solar 303 505-8760 On 9/9/18 2:27 PM, Benn Kilburn wrote: Bill, It’s white, does that

Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing graffiti from modules

2018-09-09 Thread Benn Kilburn
Bill, It’s white, does that help? ;) Kidding aside, I couldn’t tell you precisely what type of paint they used. These are CSI mods and their manual doesn’t mention using anything other than water and a “gentle cleaning implement” (soft sponge, for example). I have seen some module manuals

Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing graffiti from modules

2018-09-09 Thread Ray
I've got a can of GooGone Graffiti remover, that starts softening spray paint in 30 seconds, but obviously, it is really strong. I'd only use it with no anti-reflective coating and put masking tape over all the edge seals.  I've used a plastic scour pad, like those safe for Teflon pans.  What

Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing graffiti from modules

2018-09-09 Thread August Goers
If your modules don't have anti reflective coating then you can scrape them with a sharp razor blade scraper. Goo Gone or one of the similar products might help at well. August Luminalt On Sun, Sep 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM frenergy wrote: > Help us with this Benn. Are we talking spray paint,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing graffiti from modules

2018-09-09 Thread frenergy
Help us with this Benn.  Are we talking spray paint, airgun, acrylic, crayon, lipstick..?  Recently, due to not having any rain for 3.5 months in  smokey with ash No. California, I referred to the REC website for cleaning PVs and they didn't suggest anything stronger than  a solution of

[RE-wrenches] Removing graffiti from modules

2018-09-09 Thread Benn Kilburn
Hey everyone, Do any of you have experience removing graffiti from solar modules? Any tips for do’s and dont’s? Thanks Benn Kilburn SkyFire Energy 780-906-7807 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org