This spring i decided instead of replacing the old solar yard lights and try restoring the plastic cells do to oxidation.
Cleaning plastic garden solar panel.
Restoring plastic solar cells like new.
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.
Wash the panel and bulb with soap and water regularly to prevent built up grime from inhibiting the light s performance.
Use terry cloth towel to dust off all of the dirt.
This was not allowing th.
Unfortunately they can get very dirty yellow and faded being outside all the time.
Scratches on a solar panel can create shadows and affect efficiency.
Plastic solar garden lights are a great addition to your property.
These clear coatings render the plastic clear once again.
A few easy maintenance steps can help clean cloudy solar lights.
Rainwater is low in mineral content but some people have hard water or mineral rich water from the tap.
This should get a majority of the surface dust off of the solar panel.
It doesn t take long for the sun to damage any plastic and solar garden lights are no exception.
Use a garden hose to spray water all over the solar lights.
Do not use any other cleaning agents like bleach as this will damage the surface.
Wipe the entire plastic solar panel down in a circular motion.