How can I remove haze from aquarium glass?

[Candi]

Started cleaning up the cube tank I just got used, 3 out of 4 panels look great now that I gave them a rinse & scrape, but the panel I want to use as the front is all hazy (is that a word? LOL) given the coraline I scraped off I'm assuming it was the panel he used as the back, but since the other side has a small chip on the corner (nothing serious, but rather not have it in the front) I want to use it as the front now. I scraped off everything I could with the scraper but this haze remains... is there anyway to get it off? There is sand in the tank that I'd rather not remove it if I don't have to... so anything that I could use w/o contaminating the sand if I have to I'll pull the sand out.

Thanks for any tips, I want to get the back painted today so I need to figure out which side that will be LOL

Candi

 

[Phyl]

I'd use vinegar. Not sure I'd do that with the sand in place though unless you can be sure not to be very drippy.

 

[Candi]

Sounds good I'll get some vinegar (assuming just the white distilled?) go figure we don't have any in the house.

Hmm.. maybe I'll play it safe and remove the sand, well actually first I'll try covering it with plastic wrap and a towel, but if the haze doesn't come off easily using a little bit I'll remove it.

Will update with outcome later

Candi

 

[jazzsam]

I just used the vinegar and it worked great for me on one used tank.

 

[Candi]

Ok guys, guess I understimated what a PIA this would be. I had a vision of putting some on with a cloth for a few mins, then scraping it off and being done... no such luck. Looks like I'll be removing the sand so I can lay the tank flat to work on this one panel.

How long should I leave the vinegar on the glass (do I need to keep it off the seals?) How well will it work, should it clean everything off eventually? Just trying to decide if this is worth the effort or if I should just accept the side with the small corner chip as the front?

Thanks

 

[Candi]

sand removed, tank on its side now in my living room with vinegar on the front panel... haven't decided how long to leave it (hope its not hurting the silicone)

if this doesn't work I'm going to order some of this Python Rydyt-2 (anyone heard of it?) Figured for a few dollars for a bottle it can't hurt to try.

 

[jazzsam]

You will have to scrub with the vinegar.

 

[Candi]

used my kent scrapper, could tell a difference in how it felt... couldn't remove it all though but decided to rinse and fill it up and see how it was looking. Looks great so whatever hazing is left doesn't show once it's full.

I did find the rydyt 2 on ebay for only $4 shipped so I ordered a bottle although I don't think I'll even bother with it but figure it'll be good to have on hand.