Switched to a new creosote remover spray from the supply house in Springfield. It worked too well and left a slick film on the flue tiles.

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Yeah, that slick film is a real problem. Did the can list what chemicals were in it? Some of those heavy duty cleaners leave behind a residue that's basically impossible to get off without another solvent. What are you planning to do about it now?

amy_murphy8516d ago

Why assume the film is a problem? That residue might actually be a protective coating left on purpose. Couldn't it be a feature, not a flaw? Some cleaners are made to leave a layer that stops new dirt from sticking right away. Maybe the instructions even said it would dry clear and shiny. Using another solvent could strip that layer and make the surface get dirty faster. Sometimes what looks like a mistake is actually the product working how it should.

andrew_rivera15d ago

I saw a car detailing forum where people argued about this exact thing. Some guys swore that "cleaner wax" products are meant to leave a polymer layer behind. They said if you use isopropyl alcohol to wipe it off, you're just making more work for yourself because the surface loses its protection. Other people said any haze means you used too much product. It's a whole debate.