omb Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 This white scum seems impossible to remove this pic taken after using CLR undiluted and just washed off. Will keep cleaning it with CLR any other solutions that I could try? I have used vinegar and metho already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch.0 Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 A very smart man who builds tanks once told me to use the fine grade (AAA) steel wool which is used for furniture polish, just wet it and scrub. I cleaned my 6ft using this and it was filthy but had it spotless in 30 minutes, would have taken me days otherwise. I also like the fact that the steel wool is chemical free and wont scratch your tank, just make sure you get the AAA grade Its readily available at Bunnings, Mitre 10 etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omb Posted October 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Thanks I am going to pick some up and have a crack. Otherwise I will buy a new tank and use this as a grow out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 A very smart man who builds tanks once told me to use the fine grade (AAA) steel wool which is used for furniture polish, just wet it and scrub.I cleaned my 6ft using this and it was filthy but had it spotless in 30 minutes, would have taken me days otherwise. I also like the fact that the steel wool is chemical free and wont scratch your tank, just make sure you get the AAA grade Its readily available at Bunnings, Mitre 10 etc If you can't get it let me know, I restore and sell antiques for a living and I have tonnes of it. It is actually grade 0000 extra fine steel wool. Liberon 0000 Steel Wool : CARBA-TEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocka Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 As mentioned above steel wool I have used it to clean windows and chrome on my car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy1 Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 tooth paste works too, the one to make your teeth white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackayman Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Acetone an a one sided razor are pretty much your only hope. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omb Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Pretty much got there with the steel wool it basically polishes anything out just depends on how long you want to stand there and scrub its a bloody good work out next time though I might just buy a new tank or a slightly more gritty steel wool lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanoz Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I use the cheap nasty "STAINLESS STEEL" wool, DO NOT use normal Steel Wool as this will scratch it also make sure its not the type with Soap either. Just use some good ol' elbow grease and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Once it is filled with water, you won't notice lime scale. Most of the options have already been covered except for car cutting polish which will remove a small layer of glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
