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Cleaning Acrylic and Abrasion Resistant Acrylic sheets

Cleaning: Wash acrylic sheet with a mild soap or detergent and plenty of lukewarm water. Use a clean soft cloth, applying only light pressure. Rinse with clear water and dry by blotting with a damp cloth or chamois. Grease, oil, or tar may be removed with a good grade of hexane, aliphatic naphtha, or kerosene. These solvents may be obtained at a paint or hardware store and should be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations. Any oily film left behind by solvents should be removed immediately by washing.
DO NOT USE: window cleaning sprays, kitchen cleansers, gasoline, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, or lacquer thinners.
A liquid detergent and water solution is recommended to clean Abrasion Resistant abrasion resistant acrylic sheet. However, the following brand name cleaners have been tested and found to work well on the coated surface. Use care when cleaning since some of these cleaners may attack the uncoated sides and edges of the sheet.
Approved Cleaners for
Abrasion Resistant Acrylic
Fantastik household cleaner
Formula 409 household cleaner
Mr. Clean household cleaner
Glass Plus cleaner
Top Job household cleaner
Windex window cleaner
Static electricity can attract dust to acrylic sheet. To reduce it, use an anti-static cleaner which is available from your dealer. Or consider using a de-ionizer air gun.
Title: Cleaning Acrylic and Abrasion Resistant Acrylic sheets
Description: Recommendations on cleaning acrylic
Published: 4/9/2009
Last Edited: 4/30/2014
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