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    Dec 18, 2007, 11:59 PM
    Cleaning very thick film in one piece fiberglass shower
    One of my costomers needs a very thick soap like film cleaned out of her shower. She says that nothing she has used will cut through it. I thought id try to buff it out, but what kind of cleaner do I use?
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    Dec 19, 2007, 12:06 AM
    I would think that a product like Lime-Away would work. You do need to protect yourself from the fumes, though. And, it can be rough on your skin. So, wearing rubber gloves would be in order here. I would check the label on it to make sure that it can be used on fiberglass.
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    Dec 19, 2007, 12:06 AM
    I'd use oven cleaner (sulfuric acid). It might hurt other shower parts, but it will disolve the film.
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    Dec 19, 2007, 12:11 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by simoneaugie
    I'd use oven cleaner (sulfuric acid). It might hurt other shower parts, but it will disolve the film.




    Thanks for the advice, I ll give it a shot
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    Dec 19, 2007, 12:16 AM
    But, I wonder if oven cleaner will tackle lime build-up since its made for the build-up of food residue on the inside of an oven and not lime? I also think that it might be worth a try, though.

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