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Wax on solar panels?

FriendsofMarioFriendsofMario Member Posts: 4
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We're planning on giving the T@B its first wash and wax, and are wondering if there are any issues with coating the solar panel with wax.
2019 T@B 400 Boondock
2002 Sunline Solaris Lite 2363
2024 F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4
Mario, the porch cat
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  • Sharon_is_SAMSharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,968
    You only need to wash them with a mild detergent.  No wax.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • ScottGScottG Administrator Posts: 5,600
    edited August 15
    While I have no specific knowledge, it seems reasonable that any coating on your solar panel (no matter how clear it may appear) will likely diminish the performance of the panels to some degree.
    2015 T@B S

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  • BaylissBayliss Member Posts: 1,439
    @FriendsofMario, I agree with the above comments.  If you want to apply a protective coating, it is recommended that you use a Hydrophobic solar panel coating and cleaner.  They sell it on Amazon.
    2019 T@B 320 S Boondock Lite; 2025 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4x4
    (Alde: 3020; Refrig: Isotherm Cruise 65 Eleg; Battery: BB 100Ah LiFePO4; Solar: Renogy 220W Portable Suitcase w/ Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 Controller; Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor w/ Shunt; Pwr Cntr: PD-4135KW2B; EMS: PI-HW30C)
    Greg & Marlene (Tucson, AZ)


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