glass polishing, what are you using?

[bv_reefer]

just wondering what everyones using to get a nice non-streak shine? i just use this 3/4 water and 1/4 vinegar mix..

[mark]

Two cloths. Wipe the tank with one moistened with tap water, then dry and buff with the second.

[bassman]

I use tap water on a soft cloth and a california water blade (squeegee).

[Zoaelite]

I try to avoid it but does anyone know the effects of using a product like windex on there tank glass?
Levi

[bassman]

I am not sure what the effects would be but I am pretty sure they would not be good. It is not advised to use any form of cleaner on your tank glass. Vinegar and water is the best.

[mr_alberta]

I've only ever used Windex. Just make sure you spray the windex onto the paper towel and not directly at the glass as the overspray will get into the water. I also spray the paper towel away from the tank as well for the same reason.

[Pier Pressure]

I, too, spray Windex onto paper towel away from the tank and have not had any problems.

[spikehs]

windex for me as well. I spray at the very bottom of the glass and have never had a problem.... yet!

[Drock169]

Newspaper, any cleaner will tell you Newspaper is the best.

[Zoaelite]

Newspaper, any cleaner will tell you Newspaper is the best.

Really? Wow I would of never thought, does the ink not run onto the glass?
Levi

[Aquattro]

I, too, spray Windex onto paper towel away from the tank and have not had any problems.

I've been using Windex for 10 years, no issues

[banditpowdercoat]

50/50 Vinegar/RO. wipe/scrub with one cloth, then buff with another

[Parker]

50/50 Vinegar and a squeegee

[bv_reefer]

I've been using Windex for 10 years, no issues
ya brad i've been using windex up until recently, i noticed that when the front panel gets bad water stains the windex kind of smears it, vinegar and water doesn't leave any noticable streaks as i can tell

drock169 i noticed you said you use newspaper, i've heard of this several times, i'd imagine the ink wouldn't release as people wrap there live rock/stock in it for shipping all the time without ill effect-

[brizzo]

Is using news paper an uncommon thing for cleaning glass? I've been using news paper since I was a wee little lad .....

[banditpowdercoat]

First time I heard of the newspaper thing

[hummer]

I've used newspapers for most glass cleaning like mirrors, car windshield, windows, and exterior of the fish tank. It works great for not leaving streaks. I aim the windex away from the tank and spray a bit of it on the newspaper before wiping it on the fish tank.

[Oscar]

I've used newspapers for most glass cleaning like mirrors, car windshield, windows, and exterior of the fish tank. .

Globe, National Post, Sun, National Enquirer?

[Lance]

Globe, National Post, Sun, National Enquirer?


The National Enquirer wpn't work. All the B.S. in it smears the glass.:mrgreen:

[rockworm]

Another newspaper user here. Water with a little vinegar and newspaper.

[hummer]

Globe, National Post, Sun, National Enquirer?

Ya stuff like The Sun and Herald will do. Not the glossy stuff like flyers.