Application Protocol: SolarTeflon® Proprietary Surface Treatment
Professional Application Guide — Installers & Maintenance Crews
Purpose
Provide a standardized, efficient method for servicing small-to-midsize commercial arrays (communities, schools, small businesses), delivering a high-value maintenance service that extends system ROI.Preparation
- Scheduling: Apply during low solar intensity (early morning or overcast) to maximize dwell time.
- Site assessment: Inspect for damage, coating failures, or unusual soiling before work begins.
- Cleaning protocol: Clean and decontaminate with deionized water systems when available. Surfaces must be completely dry before application.
- Equipment: SolarTeflon® Commercial Kit, battery-powered fine-mist sprayer, soft looped-pile microfiber applicator pads, high-pile microfiber buffing towels, safety gloves and PPE.
Application Steps
Load: Transfer SolarTeflon® solution to the sprayer and gently agitate the tank before use.
Mist: Using a fine-mist setting, spray the panel in a controlled vertical sweep, covering 1–2 panels at a time.
Spread: Immediately spread into a thin, even layer with a damp microfiber applicator using overlapping linear strokes.
React: Allow to dwell for approximately 60 seconds. A light haze indicates the reaction phase.
Buff & Polish: Using a fresh, dry high-pile microfiber towel, buff until the haze disappears and the panel is streak-free.
Inspect: Sight across the panel at a low angle to confirm a flawless, streak-free finish. Rework any areas as needed.
Aftercare & Documentation
- Curing: Allow a full 24-hour cure before prolonged environmental exposure when practical.
- Service record: Record application date, weather conditions, technician, product batch number, and photos of representative treated panels.
- Maintenance cycle: Reapply every 12–18 months depending on local environmental factors and soiling rates.
- Client guidance: Provide a dated certificate of application and the recommended next service date.
⚠️ Never Use Car Products On Solar Panels
Car waxes, “ceramic/nano” sprays, and auto-glass products are NOT engineered for PV modules. Using them can permanently reduce power.
- Different glass: Solar panels use low-iron tempered glass with permanent anti-reflective (AR) layers to maximize light transmission. Auto glass is made for impact, not sunlight — totally different chemistry.
- Coating clash: Car products contain silicones and solvents that fog or etch AR coatings, blocking sunlight and reducing power.
- Output & warranty risk: Harsh pH or abrasives can scratch, trap dirt, and void manufacturer warranties.
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SolarTeflon® is built for PV glass NOT A CAR NANO PRODUCT
