PLEXIGLAS® SHEET: CLEANING
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Type of Contamination. |
Cleaning Method |
| Masking Paper Adhesive | Use a hydrocarbon solvent such as VM&P naphtha, kerosene, or mineral spirits. Follow with a detergent-water wash and a CLEAN water* rinse.. |
| Water-soluble Contaminants | Wash with a detergent-water solution followed by a fresh water* rinse. |
| Fingerprints | Wipe with soft CLEAN cloth lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol. Avoid contact with the edges of the sheet since they may be areas of high stress |
| Oil-soluble Contaminants | Use a hydrocarbon solvent such as VM&P naphtha, kerosene, or mineral spirits. Follow with a detergent-water wash and a CLEAN water* rinse. |
| Spray-masking Compounds |
Wipe the area with a damp synthetic sponge then wipe the surface with VM&P naphtha. |
| Grease-forming Compounds | Wash with kerosene or mineral spirits. Followed by washing with a detergent-water solution and a CLEAN water* rinse. |
| Silicone Oils and Greases | Avoid contact completely. Once contaminated with silicones, Plexiglas® sheet is virtually impossible to clean. |
| *Note: | When a clean water rinse is specified, use distilled or deionized water to prevent water spotting which may adversely affect adhesion when painting Plexiglas® sheet. |
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