Cleaning Acrylic Sheets

Use a clean soft cloth or sponge and as much solution as possible.

Cleaning acrylic sheets.

Methyl ethyl isopropanol or even acetone. Cleaners such as windex or 409 will do more harm than good. Plexiglas acrylic sheets have excellent chemical resistance to ammonia based and. Blotting is a helpful cleaning technique that helps avoid scratching acrylic.

I also demonstrate acetone s effect on the plastic which is even worse. Why you don t clean acrylic with alcohol. Hello in this video i talk about why you shouldn t clean acrylic with alcohol such as isopropanol or others as they are extremely damaging to the plastic. For tough grease oil or tar residue use commercial grade hexane or kerosene.

Dry by blotting with a damp cloth or chamois. If your acrylic window still needs a bit of cleaning after you ve removed the top layer of dust and dirt use clear water to clean it. Simply drop water on to its surface and blot it dry with a microfiber cloth. Acrylic sheeting can be damaged by harsh solvents and cleaners.

Clamp the plexiglass in place so that it doesn t move while buffing. How to clean non glare coated acrylic. Use a commercial plastic cleaner or mild soap and water to remove dirt and debris. If your acrylic sheet has a light amount of stains or soil on its surface use clean water to wash it.

Use a medium cutting compound for a glossy finish or a fast cutting compound for a higher luster finish. In the video i offer. Use a microfiber cloth in order to avoid leaving scratches in your plexiglass panels which would give harmful. To get the maximum life out of your plexiglass never ever use cleaning solution that contains ammonia to clean your plastic.

When applying cleaner use a non abrasive lint free or microfiber cloth that won t scratch the surface. Wash plexiglas sheet with a mild soap or detergent and a lukewarm water solution. Use a clean soft cloth or sponge and as much solution as possible. Use only products specifically recommended for cleaning acrylic such as novus 1 or brillianize and a soft cloth.

Simply repeat the process of dropping water onto the surface of the acrylic and blot it dry with a microfiber cloth. Wash plexiglas sheet with a mild soap or detergent and a lukewarm water solution. Use clear water to clean lightly soiled acrylic.