How do you clean TUFFAK® GP Polycarbonate Sheet?

The following techniques for cleaning TUFFAK® GP polycarbonate sheet are based on standard industry practice. To ensure the acceptability of results, always test a material sample with the cleaner and technique to be used.

Guidelines:

• Do rinse the sheet with warm water before cleaning process.
• Don’t use abrasives or high alkaline cleaners.
• Don’t leave cleaners on the sheet for long periods; wash immediately.
• Don’t apply cleaners in direct sunlight or at elevated temperatures.
• Don’t use scrapers, squeegees or razors.
• Don’t clean with gasoline.
• Do follow the application with a lukewarm water rinse.
• Compatible Cleaners and Detergents: Formula 409¹, Joy², Windex with Ammonia D³, Palmolive⁴, Naphtha VM&P Grade, Isopropyl Alcohol

To Minimize Fine or Hairline Scratches

Plastic Polishes applied and removed per manufacturer instructions.

Suggested Polishes

• Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Polish, Cleaner & Detailer (by Meguiars 800-347-5700 or Meguiars.com), Novus Plastics
• Polish #1, #2 (by Novus Inc. 800-NOVUS60 or noscratch.com), Plexus Plastic Cleaner and Polish (by BTI Chemical Co. PlexusPlasticCleaner.com)

To Remove Masking Adhesive and Glazing Compound: Apply Naphtha VM&P grade, Kerosene, or Isopropyl Alcohol with a clean, soft cloth. Wash immediately with soap and lukewarm water, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

To Remove Graffiti: Naphtha VM&P grade, Isopropyl Alcohol or Butyl Cellosolve removes paint and marker ink. (Do not use in direct sunlight).

Isopropyl Alcohol, Naphtha VM&P grade or Kerosene will help lift stickers and other adhesive-backed labels. Wash immediately with soap and lukewarm water, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

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