bBob wrote:

Acetone instantly ruins the finish.
As will many of the 'tips' folks have suggested you 'try'.

Listen to bBob............
He has the right idea.

LEXAN CLEANING

The use of solvents which are not compatible with Lexan - polycarbonate
will result in the softening, crazing, and/or cracking of the plastic
part. This is especially true of polycarbonate lamps and mounting bases
which may be under stress in their normal applications. Polycarbonate
panels are resistant to some chemical and products non-resistant to
others. Resistance can be effected by the chemical concentration,
duration of exposure, degree of pressure and temperature at time of
contact.

SOLVENTS/CLEANERS COMPATIBLE WITH POLYCARBONATE:
Mild soap and water
Mineral Spirits
Mexane
VM and P Naphtha
Varsol No.2
#1 & #3 denatured alcohol
Freone TF and TE-35
Ethanol
10% Sol Bon Ami
Dirtex
2% Sol. Reg. Joy
Heptane
White Kerosene
Methyl, isopropyl and isobutyl alcohols
Lacryl PCL-2035 polycarbonate cleaner
Petroleum Ether/65 degrees C boiling point
Acetic Acid
Ammonium Chloride
Antimony Chloride
Borax in Water
Butane
Calcium Chloride
Calcium Hypochloride
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
Citric Acid - 10%
Copper Sulphate
Ethyl Alcohol - 95%
Ethylene Glycol
Formain - 10%
Hydrochloric Acid - 20%
Hydroflouric Acid - 5%
Mercury
Methane
Oxygen
Ozone
Sulphur
Water
Urea (You just might want to say **** on it......................)


SOLVENTS/CLEANERS NOT TO BE USED WITH POLYCARBONATE:
Acetone
Acrylonitrile
Ammonia
Amyl Acetate
Benzene
Bromine
Butyl Acetate
Caustic Soda
Chloroform
Dimethyl Formamide
Hydrochloric Acid-Conc.
Hydroflouric Acid-Conc.
Iodine
Methanol
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Perchloroethylene
Styrene
Toluol
Sulphuric Acid-Conc.
Xylene
Cyclohexone Glycerine Sulphur Dioxide
Diesel Oil HeatingFuel Turpentine
Formic Acid Jet Fuel
Gasoline Perchloric Acid-Conc.

Another BOb

There is a product called Adhesive release that will help remove
covering. It is made by Seal. It is listed as "Unseal Adhesive
Releasing Solvent". It is made by Hunt Corporation, Statesville, NC
28677.

You could also check with a picture frame supplier. Most carry it.

If you can not find it send me an e-mail. I can get some for you.

Thanks Ron

Thanks Ron.
I did a search for this stuff with no luck, do you know what the active
ingredient is?
MMC
wrote in message
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There is a product called Adhesive release that will help remove
covering. It is made by Seal. It is listed as "Unseal Adhesive
Releasing Solvent". It is made by Hunt Corporation, Statesville, NC
28677.

You could also check with a picture frame supplier. Most carry it.

If you can not find it send me an e-mail. I can get some for you.

Thanks Ron

Thanks Another Bob!
Got to able to get somewhere with the goodies on your list. Hopefully
without guys in dark suits escorting me....
MMC
"Bob" wrote in message
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bBob wrote:

Acetone instantly ruins the finish.
As will many of the 'tips' folks have suggested you 'try'.

Listen to bBob............
He has the right idea.

LEXAN CLEANING

The use of solvents which are not compatible with Lexan - polycarbonate
will result in the softening, crazing, and/or cracking of the plastic
part. This is especially true of polycarbonate lamps and mounting bases
which may be under stress in their normal applications. Polycarbonate
panels are resistant to some chemical and products non-resistant to
others. Resistance can be effected by the chemical concentration,
duration of exposure, degree of pressure and temperature at time of
contact.

SOLVENTS/CLEANERS COMPATIBLE WITH POLYCARBONATE:
Mild soap and water
Mineral Spirits
Mexane
VM and P Naphtha
Varsol No.2
#1 & #3 denatured alcohol
Freone TF and TE-35
Ethanol
10% Sol Bon Ami
Dirtex
2% Sol. Reg. Joy
Heptane
White Kerosene
Methyl, isopropyl and isobutyl alcohols
Lacryl PCL-2035 polycarbonate cleaner
Petroleum Ether/65 degrees C boiling point
Acetic Acid
Ammonium Chloride
Antimony Chloride
Borax in Water
Butane
Calcium Chloride
Calcium Hypochloride
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
Citric Acid - 10%
Copper Sulphate
Ethyl Alcohol - 95%
Ethylene Glycol
Formain - 10%
Hydrochloric Acid - 20%
Hydroflouric Acid - 5%
Mercury
Methane
Oxygen
Ozone
Sulphur
Water
Urea (You just might want to say **** on it......................)


SOLVENTS/CLEANERS NOT TO BE USED WITH POLYCARBONATE:
Acetone
Acrylonitrile
Ammonia
Amyl Acetate
Benzene
Bromine
Butyl Acetate
Caustic Soda
Chloroform
Dimethyl Formamide
Hydrochloric Acid-Conc.
Hydroflouric Acid-Conc.
Iodine
Methanol
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Perchloroethylene
Styrene
Toluol
Sulphuric Acid-Conc.
Xylene
Cyclohexone Glycerine Sulphur Dioxide
Diesel Oil HeatingFuel Turpentine
Formic Acid Jet Fuel
Gasoline Perchloric Acid-Conc.

Another BOb

Tried the heat gun-didn't work and warped the Lexan. The adhesive is a hard
solid after all these years.
If "owner of Spectre Products (who has been working Lexan for many years)"
had a piece of THIS Lexan he'd be looking for another option also.
I've been using chemicals, in one form or another, all my life and haven't
burnt anything down yet.
MMC

"bBob" wrote in message
news:jOhTf.2241$hC.2215@trnddc08...

"MMC" wrote in message
. ..
Plenty of options to try BEFORE I actually need to use this stuff again.
Never had any dynamite and I'm all out of C-4 so that option's a no-go.


Acetone instantly ruins the finish.
As will many of the 'tips' folks have suggested you 'try'.

This topic was covered a few months ago and the owner of Spectre Products
(who has been working Lexan for many years) posted "the best way to remove
the paper is with a heat gun".

So if you want to get the job done, use a heat gun. If you want to
experiment (and ruin the finish, make a mess, or start a fire) then use
chemicals.

The can says that the active ingredient is Heptane. Then it says it
also contains benzene and toulene.

We use it on plex all the time. Great product. Go to any frame shop
and the can get you a can. Called adhesive release.

Ron

Benzene and Toluene? Geez, can you say "Carcinogenic"?

Thanks Ron, I'll give it a shot.

wrote in message
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The can says that the active ingredient is Heptane. Then it says it
also contains benzene and toulene.

We use it on plex all the time. Great product. Go to any frame shop
and the can get you a can. Called adhesive release.

Ron