Derekf Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hi all I've just had a roof mounted solar panel fitted to the caravan. Recently I've been converted into using Greased Lightening to clean the van. Will cleaning the solar panel with Greased Lightning cause any adverse effects to its efficiency? Quote 2012 Bailey Pegasus 2 Verona + 2013 Kia Sorento KX-2 Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefthand Down Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 IMHO it would prevent dirt sticking to the panel and be easier to clean after 'dirty rain' Quote Ford C-Max and Coachman Festival 380/2 SE 2006 Motto Carpe Diem Still trying to find the perfect pitch. ..110 amp Battery+ 65 watt roof mounted Solar and 25 watt Wind Turbine. LED lighting. Status Aerial 315. Loose chattels marked with UV,. Safefill Gas Fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike&deb Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 IMHO it would prevent dirt sticking to the panel and be easier to clean after 'dirty rain' Fully support LHD's view on this, I have used it on all my solar panels for the last year and they DO remain clean, and any accumulation of dirt simply gets washed off after a reasonable shower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Brass Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Not sure about solar panels, but have used "showroom shine" on vivaro van and astra sports tourer, and agree that the dirt is easier to shift afterwards Quote Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekf Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks for the prompt replies, it appears that GL will be safe to use to clean the panel. Quote 2012 Bailey Pegasus 2 Verona + 2013 Kia Sorento KX-2 Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terve Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Maybe you could also use Rain X (rain repellent) as an alternative http://www. rainx. co. uk/what-the-experts-say/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_B Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 You'd probably be better with a cleaner which has a sheeting effect rather than one which allows droplets to form Quote Paul B . .......Mondeo Estate & Elddis Avanté 505 (Tobago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFM Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Maybe you could also use Rain X (rain repellent) as an alternative http://www. rainx. co. uk/what-the-experts-say/ Remember it only works on glass. Quote Enjoy every minute of every day. It doesn't last nearly as long as you'd like, and there's no guarantee of coming this way again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmark Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I am wary of super cleaners. One guy I know used Cillit Bang on his kitchen sockets and bang the socket was gone. Just big black marks. I would guess the preparation is non conductive and would not be a problem but one does not know what is in these products and over the years I have made mistakes with switch cleaner melting the switch and water repent staining the plastic so I would test on a small corner to see what it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agzy Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Maybe you could also use Rain X (rain repellent) as an alternative http://www. rainx. co. uk/what-the-experts-say/ Went to buy some of this many moons ago and shop guy told me to never, ever use it on plastic windows. Can't remember why but took his advice but this grease Lightening seems OK so I'll try it, ta. Quote CARPE DIEM While we're talking, envious time is fleeing: pluck the day, put no trust in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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