How to clean and maintain polycarbonate sunshades to maintain their transparency?
Here are some methods for cleaning and maintaining polycarbonate sunshades to maintain their transparency:
regular cleaning
Daily wiping: Regularly wipe the surface of the sunshade with a soft damp cloth to remove dust and minor stains. Avoid using rough fabrics or brushes to prevent scratching the surface of the sunshade.
Deep cleaning: Every few months, mild cleaning agents can be used for deep cleaning. Dissolve an appropriate amount of cleaning agent in water, gently wipe the surface of the sunshade with a soft cloth or sponge dipped in the solution, and then rinse with clean water. Ensure that the cleaning agent does not contain abrasives, strong acids, or strong bases to avoid damaging the polycarbonate material.
Remove stains
Oil stains: For oil stains, neutral oil cleaning agents can be used for treatment. Spray the cleaning agent on the stain, gently wipe it off, and rinse with clean water.
Water stains: If there are water stains remaining on the surface of the sunshade, a mixed solution of white vinegar and water (about 1:1 ratio) can be used to wipe it, and then washed with clean water to effectively remove the water stains and restore the transparency.
Prevent scratches
Avoid contact with sharp objects: In daily use, avoid contact between the sunshade and sharp objects such as tree branches, metal tools, etc., to prevent surface scratches.
Correct installation and use: During installation, ensure that there are no objects around the sunshade that may scratch it, and also be careful not to let foreign objects collide with the surface of the sunshade during use.
regular inspection
Check the structure: Regularly check whether the structure of the sunshade is stable, including the brackets, connectors, and other parts. If there is any looseness or damage, it should be repaired or replaced in a timely manner to ensure the overall performance of the sunshade.
Surface inspection: Check for cracks, deformations, or discoloration on the surface of the sunshade. If there are any problems, take appropriate measures in a timely manner. For example, minor damage can be repaired, while major damage may require partial or complete replacement of the sunshade.
Characteristics | Unit | Data | | | | |||
Thickness | mm | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |||
Weight | kg/㎡ | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.7 | |||
Minimum radius for cold bending arches | mm | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | |||
Standard width | mm | 2100 | 2100 | 2100 | 2100 | |||
Standard length | mm | No Limited | | | | |||
Light transmission | | | | | | |||
Clear | % | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | |||
Grass green | % | 56 | 50 | 44 | 42 | |||
Lake blue | % | 55 | 49 | 45 | 43 | |||
Bronze | % | 43 | 36 | 33 | 29 | |||
White | % | 42 | 35 | 33 | 29 | |||
Blue | % | 35 | 25 | 20 | 16 | |||
Heat transfer coefficient K value | W/(㎡.k) | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.1 | |||
Weighted sound reduction index | db | 12 | 15 | 15 | 19 | |||
Drop hammer impact | | Pass | | | | |||
Coefficient of thermal expansion | mm/m.℃ | 0.065 | | | | |||
Flame retardant level | | B1 | | | | |||
Service temperature | ℃ | minus 40~plus 120 | | | |