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james carter

I used bal-easypox - ag on glass tiles - glazed back and despite spending four times longer cleaning than grouting there is still haze left on some tiles, I have tried lab grade acetone, pullicol 2000 left on for 10-30 and then one hour (no joy) my next one to try is lithofin resin-ex, I did see a you-tube vid of someone using mapei ultracare epoxy grout hazer but it doesn't look like you can get it in the uk, as the tiles are glass I can't use any abrasive cloths as they scratch easily, any help/advice would be much appreciated at present I am strongly considering using a heat gun and see if that helps.
 
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Old Mod

That sounds like quite a bit more than a haze to be honest.

Bal used to do a cleaner years ago that dealt with deposits.
It was so strong you had to open all windows and doors and turn off electrical equipment, I kid you not.
But I’m afraid that’s all I remember about it, I’ve never needed it again, once was enough. :p

You could try their tech line, see if they still have it.
 
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james carter

thanks for the replies and assistance guys, in the end the lithofin resin-ex worked a treat and the tiles are now glistening, out of interest 3-fall I did try the bal technical helpline the guy also said that bal did a cleaner a couple of years ago that would strip your hands off but there wasn't sufficient demand for it so they stopped producing it, he said they have received a large number of calls recently relating to epoxy haze and cleaning and he recommended the lithofin product (already ordered) it also smells quite nice of almonds.
 
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Old Mod

Thank you James, really appreciate you taking the time to let me know, cheers.

On a side note, Lithofin Cement Away also smells like Almonds, and it’s an external cleaner only.
Please be very aware that a product that smells like almonds can make you feel really rather ill, please wear a mask capable of dealing with fumes, and not dust, and make sure your room is very well ventilated.
Cheers.
Marc.
 

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Christ, didn’t realise.

The missus has just stocked up on Daim bars and Frangipane!
That’s going straight in the bin!!!
 
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Thank you James, really appreciate you taking the time to let me know, cheers.

On a side note, Lithofin Cement Away also smells like Almonds, and it’s an external cleaner only.
Please be very aware that a product that smells like almonds can make you feel really rather ill, please wear a mask capable of dealing with fumes, and not dust, and make sure your room is very well ventilated.
Cheers.
Marc.
 

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