Cleaning Plastic Garden Solar Panel

Fix that cloudy plastic covering the solar cells by coating it with a thin layer of clear nail polish or a spray on clear lacquer.

Cleaning plastic garden solar panel.

These clear coatings render the plastic clear once again. Wipe the entire plastic solar panel down in a circular motion. A few easy maintenance steps can help clean cloudy solar lights. Plastic solar garden lights are a great addition to your property.

Wash the panel and bulb with soap and water regularly to prevent built up grime from inhibiting the light s performance. Rainwater is low in mineral content but some people have hard water or mineral rich water from the tap. Scratches on a solar panel can create shadows and affect efficiency. Simply use clean water and a cloth covered sponge or soft plastic brush.

Cover the areas surrounding the plastic either the housing for the cells or the lid of a light with a built in solar panel with painter s tape before applying the chosen clear coat material. Do not use any other cleaning agents like bleach as this will damage the surface. This spring i decided instead of replacing the old solar yard lights and try restoring the plastic cells do to oxidation. This should get a majority of the surface dust off of the solar panel.

How to clean the solar panels fill a bucket with warm water and mix just enough mild detergent to work up a bit of a lather. Unfortunately they can get very dirty yellow and faded being outside all the time. Use a garden hose to spray water all over the solar lights. Restoring plastic solar cells like new.