Cleaning Acrylic Sheets

How to clean non glare coated acrylic.

Cleaning acrylic sheets. Wash plexiglas sheet with a mild soap or detergent and a lukewarm water solution. Methyl ethyl isopropanol or even acetone. Mild dishwashing soap or laundry detergent 1 pint lukewarm water spray bottle. 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. Wash plexiglas sheet with a mild soap or detergent and a lukewarm water solution. Clamp the plexiglass in place so that it doesn t move while buffing. In the video i offer.

Use a microfiber cloth in order to avoid leaving scratches in your plexiglass panels which would give harmful. When applying cleaner use a non abrasive lint free or microfiber cloth that won t scratch the surface. Use clear water to clean lightly soiled acrylic. 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.

Use a clean soft cloth or sponge and as much solution as possible. Why you don t clean acrylic with alcohol. Blotting is a helpful cleaning technique that helps avoid scratching acrylic. Use only products specifically recommended for cleaning acrylic such as novus 1 or brillianize and a soft cloth.

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. Acrylic sheeting can be damaged by harsh solvents and cleaners. Cleaners such as windex or 409 will do more harm than good.

I also demonstrate acetone s effect on the plastic which is even worse. Dry by blotting with a damp cloth or chamois. To get the maximum life out of your plexiglass never ever use cleaning solution that contains ammonia to clean your plastic. Things you will need soft cloth water 1 tsp.

Simply repeat the process of dropping water onto the surface of the acrylic and blot it dry with a microfiber cloth. Use a medium cutting compound for a glossy finish or a fast cutting compound for a higher luster finish. Sanitizing acrylic and plexiglas panels to protect against covid 19 wipe down your acrylic panel as often as possible at least between each shift but ideally multiple times throughout.