Collection cup stained due to Tunze epoxy ?

[gregzz4]

All the 'scaping is done, but now this
So how do I clean the stains from my cup ?
Do I run it in the sink with vinegar for awhile or what ?

[gregzz4]

I won't be surprised with a limited amount of replies this long weekend

[gregzz4]

No thoughts yet ?

[apexifd]

yup... soak in vinegar solution over the next day or 2, then should come with quite easily.

[gregzz4]

Thanks, I was afraid of that
So, in other words, I have to take it off-line for a day or more to clean it ???

In that case, I may as well run it in a tub of vinegar, right ?

[ScubaSteve]

If you can find it, there is a cleaner called Alconox. It's a white powder that comes in a milk carton like container. Mix 1 spoonful for a gallon of water (not tank water). Should clean the epoxy residue no problem with a bit of a scrub and washes away completely clean. I use it for cleaning serious crap off my glassware in my lab (like stuff that is considered very permanent) but the soap leaves zero residue.

If you can't find it, I can see if I have some left in my lab and I can toss you a bit.

[gregzz4]

Thanks Steve
I wouldn't have a clue where to find it as on the web all I see are Quebec and Ontario offices

What I have for staining is kinda like water marks on glass, ya follow ???
Except for the center of the cup where it's more like the epoxy color

I don't want to scrub the cup per se ( possibly scratching it ), but it would be nice to get it back to it's original clear look

[Snaz]

I don't want to scrub the cup per se ( possibly scratching it ), but it would be nice to get it back to it's original clear look

Hehe that's funny. The only time a skimmer looks clean is in the car as you bring it home from the LFS. Skimmers are the most dirty, stinky and salt encrusted piece of hardware you will have.

[gregzz4]

Don't get me wrong
I expect it to be all ugly dirty, but what's on the cup right now has stained it
I bought it used and it was still clear then

[gregzz4]

Well, yesterday I got all crazy with the collection cup and got it clean

What was on the inside of it was epoxy residue and I feel it was restricting it's function. I couldn't slide a wet finger over it due to how sticky it was
So, I cringed a little and cleaned it out with isopropyl alcohol. Then I washed it really well with vinegar, and finally water

It's working great now. Bubbles are rising and I can clean it out without scrubbing

I DONT recommend this as a solution for you all as it's really hard on the acrylic

[lastlight]

Did that effect the transparency of the acrylic?

I ask because my top-down acrylic photo box is totally stained from having epoxy on my hands when I'm mounting frags.

[gregzz4]

Hey Brett
No, it didn't affect the transparency at all, but it did leave 'evidence' internally, within the glass

I used 99% isopropyl alcohol 'cause that's what I had for cleaning glass before siliconing

It didn't melt the acrylic

Just test a piece first to judge your 'on' time

[RuGlu6]

Did that effect the transparency of the acrylic?

I ask because my top-down acrylic photo box is totally stained from having epoxy on my hands when I'm mounting frags.

You know,... its a talant when you are mounting frags AND taking pictures?:lol:

[lastlight]

You know,... its a talant when you are mounting frags AND taking pictures?:lol:

Haha I used the viewer to help me with placement as I'm on a stepladder and up to my armpits sometimes when placing things :biggrin: