Pink Film Stuck To Reflector :( nooooo

potpimp said:

My first thought was to break out the torch. Maybe some duct tape would pull it off. Don't worry about Turkster; he's just not getting any nanookie.

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ya everyones entitled to a bad day or two, no worries here my friend. ty for your kind post. thanks for stopping by!

ya unless someone says that the very subtle purple hue on the back side of my insert is nothing to worry about then ill just clean it up the best i can with the torch... the remaining residue is right on top of where the bulb is going to be sitting. so if i lose a couple lumens or so im not worried bout that. another thing i could do is just say fock the insert(which i probably wont do) and just use the reflector without the insert. its white, but i had a 600w MH conversion bulb burning in there (without the insert) and it actually tainted the paint with subtle yellowing.. probably not heat resistant paint, thus thats what the insert is for. thats why im trying to fix the insert. i think it will be oky docky though.

u could always try either wd40, gasoline or paint thinner all work as a plastic solvent , but depends on the plastic

i think the suggestion is to go buy a heat gun and use it.

your = possessive adjective - belonging to as in: your reflector is screwed.
you're = contraction of you are as in: you're going to have to buy a heat gun.

some more tricky ones which i screw up all the time: there, their and they're

and i'm still trying to figure out affect and effect. wtf?

email468 said:

i think the suggestion is to go buy a heat gun and use it.

your = possessive adjective - belonging to as in: your reflector is screwed.
you're = contraction of you are as in: you're going to have to buy a heat gun.

some more tricky ones which i screw up all the time: there, their and they're

and i'm still trying to figure out affect and effect. wtf?

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hey email! thanks for dropping in ya im more mathematically inclined than grammatically myself. " your = possessive adjective - belonging to as in: your reflector is screwed." lmao, ya i think she'll make it from the wonders that i did to her with the torch. i havent run her yet though because she is in the dark cycle right now. it should be ok though. hey email why did you change out your avatar btw? the other one really stood out to me. that must be a close up of your buds huh? thanks

how about trying some acetone (nail polish remover) or some lacquer thinner

We TaRdED said:

hey email! thanks for dropping in ya im more mathematically inclined than grammatically myself. " your = possessive adjective - belonging to as in: your reflector is screwed." lmao, ya i think she'll make it from the wonders that i did to her with the torch. i havent run her yet though because she is in the dark cycle right now. it should be ok though. hey email why did you change out your avatar btw? the other one really stood out to me. that must be a close up of your buds huh? thanks

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yes - it is a close-up of one of my buds. i changed it to remind myself why i post here and to keep me on-topic - it hasn't worked so far...

turkster said:

your a dip shit...

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Well you're the first person I "reported" on this forum. I'd suggest next time you proof read your ignorant replies.

We TaRdED said:

hey thegardenman i appreciate your reply. i know im coming off as an ass but im just trying to have some fun. anyways i dont have a heat gun but i do have a 1500w blow drier and i will use that and let you know how it goes.

SMOKES UP MANNNN!!!!! WHOOOOO

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I didn't even notice the film on it until some of it started peeling off! (I didn't start the light however).

The blow drier should do just fine. Use a razor blade also (it gets tint off car windows, so I am positive it will work).

titleistbudz said:

Well you're the first person I "reported" on this forum. I'd suggest next time you proof read your ignorant replies.

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Hey Pal - I am the most uptight person around here - didn't you see how i corrected grammar earlier! dammit.

AND BY THE WAY...
Whoever gave me rep for correcting grammar mistakes, thank you.
Just one thing - you spelled grammar incorrectly.

sorry, could not resist.

pandabear said:

sup re-tar tar

i would take some rubbing alcohol pour it all over everything in the room and set it a blaze that should get that pink film off

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lol

what he said

Guys lightin up, post some pictures of your problem. lets see what your up againt..i was joking WE.....but that was stupid for not taking the shrink wrap off? Anyway live & learn..

turkster said:

Guys lightin up, post some pictures of your problem. lets see what your up againt..i was joking WE.....but that was stupid for not taking the shrink wrap off? Anyway live & learn..

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Thanks for you kind reply mr.turk. no rep points for you though my friend My intent wasn't to get anyone in trouble, sorry turkster. i knew it was a stupid move, on my part, and i was kinda embarrassed to be asking the question in the first place. i figured i would make fun of myself first so i wouldnt have to listen to any shit from anyone else. hence the repeated "Hello, did i say my name is We Tarded." like you said "live and learn" yep i wont do that again. it was the first reflector i got with shrink wrap, and i will def be checking for it next time....... ohhhhh btw this is what i think about you mr.turkey !!!!
dont dish it out if you cant take it... right? lol,

ohh and thanks titleistbudz for caring.

Ok....I'll admit it....I did the same thing.

well i was gonna do the same thing too till i saw in big bold letters "Dont forget to remove this film"

i can see how you may have been distracted buy the shiny free lighter it almost got me too

by the way anyone appriciate how the free lighter says Hydroponics on it? i mean really they trying to get us locked up or somthin?


oh ya true that the ppm thing dont work if you have lots of evaporation the cool thing about the ppm thing is that your meter doesnt even have to be calibrated for it to work like that

TheGardenMan said:

Use a heat gun, it will heat the plastic right up and you can peel it off. There used to take stickers and tar off of glass..etc

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i totaly agree heat it up it should come off use a credit card or putty knife to scrape it of also if needed

SmokerE said:

Ok....I'll admit it....I did the same thing.

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Hey smokere, thanks for making owning up and making me fell like I'm not the only one What was your outcome with your reflector btw? Thanks!

pandabear said:

well i was gonna do the same thing too till i saw in big bold letters "Dont forget to remove this film"

i can see how you may have been distracted buy the shiny free lighter it almost got me too

by the way anyone appriciate how the free lighter says Hydroponics on it? i mean really they trying to get us locked up or somthin?


oh ya true that the ppm thing dont work if you have lots of evaporation the cool thing about the ppm thing is that your meter doesnt even have to be calibrated for it to work like that

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Hey pandabear! yes, that lighter was a distraction . But seriously, whos going to bring that lighter outside their homes? its kool that you can smoke your shit and pop a beer open at the same time though!!!
also true about your meter not needing to be calibrated.... i dont know why someone wouldnt have it somewhat dialed in though, but true the same

bakes888 said:

i totaly agree heat it up it should come off use a credit card or putty knife to scrape it of also if needed

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hey bakes888, ya the credit card or a hard plastic putty knife would work. i already hung her up and everything seems to be koolie hopefully their wont be anymore fock ups!!!!

Thanks everyone for taking your time to help a brother out...

The tornadoes have past us for the most part...
Other senseless dribble here...
Some idle banter here...
Okay I have contributed my nothing to this post...
So here is something...if the area affected is not that large then I don't think you will lose much light reflectivity so it might not be anything to worry about...and after another hour or two with the light on that stuff will be part of the metal anyway (no not literally picky stoners) and not a fire hazard.
It is funny though so thanks for the laugh!
And tard, have you posted in other parts of the forum or have you gotten all your posts from this one thread? That would be hilarious. Your...err...you're very funny!

Everready said:

The tornadoes have past us for the most part...
Other senseless dribble here...
Some idle banter here...
Okay I have contributed my nothing to this post...
So here is something...if the area affected is not that large then I don't think you will lose much light reflectivity so it might not be anything to worry about...and after another hour or two with the light on that stuff will be part of the metal anyway (no not literally picky stoners) and not a fire hazard.
It is funny though so thanks for the laugh!
And tard, have you posted in other parts of the forum or have you gotten all your posts from this one thread? That would be hilarious. Your...err...you're very funny!

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hey everready! thanks for the weather update ya i think everything is ok, and im glad i gave you a laugh at my expense . yes i have made posts in other threads also. your.... err....a kool guy, thanks for dropping by brother-man.

O man thats tough buddy, I understand the hurry that happens when a new toy comes in, so I do understand. I would suggest trying a cotton swab with alcohol, pull back the pink and then stab with qtip, the alcohol should dissolve the adhesive.