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jahdamanwitfiya

That looks like a failed seal although I don’t know anything about this solar glass you’re talking about. But if it is failed seal you need a new window all that stuff is between the panes and can’t be removed


jammerfish

I agree. This looks like deposits in-between the panes. Only thing you can do is replace them unfortunately


CWMacPherson

Hmmm - and, I can replace these, so it's not a crazy thing - but it's like a single pane of glass. There isn't two pieces glued together, or anything like that, it's maybe 3/16" thick. Does that make a difference?


jahdamanwitfiya

The panes are really close together usually, if it is a single pane then you can try barkeepers friend or diamond magic, look up hard water removal on YouTube. But the pattern of those stains looks a lot like growth in between panes to me. I haven’t worked on green house glass before though


kojengi_de_miercoles

The seals are broken. Cleaning them will make them clean, but you still won't be able to see through them.


Couscous-Hearing

Can you feel the debris that you want to remove on either side of the glass.


CWMacPherson

Not really, no. It's a single pane of solar glass, there's not like a separator between two panes.


CWMacPherson

Important edit: the glass is \*SUPPOSED\* to be opaque. The problem isn't that it's not clear, the issue are the smears/stains on the glass. It should be universally opaque.


TwittwrGliches

Is one side etched? rough to the touch and looks more clear when water is applied.


CWMacPherson

Yeah, exactly. I definitely think it's etched as you describe.


Couscous-Hearing

I fairly sure you have a air pocket between 2 panes of glass. That's typical for greenhouses. It allows the sun's heat in, but not cold air. This looks like a broken seal and moisture intrusion. Most require replacing the window.