Question How can I remove adhesive from plexiglass?

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I acquired a framed print from an online auction and the shipper placed clear packing tape over the plexiglass to, I guess, "protect" it. I think the intent was good, but execution was poor. Now I cannot figure a way to remove the adhesive from the plexi...obviously can't use acetone, etc. Razor blade didn't work as it also scratched the plexi. Any chemical means someone knows about to remove adhesive from plexi without hazing/damaging the plexi?? Thanks.
 
05 said:
I've never had a problem with acetone on any acrylic. Use it all the time.
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Interesting that you use acetone on acrylic when it is a known chemical used to join pieces of acrylic together. A google search has this showing up all over the place.

It melts the acrylic.
 
I use Acetone and MEK interchangeably to "Melt" acrylic all the time to use as a clear, gloss finish. If acetone doesn't damage it, then it's probably one of the other brands of clear sheet goods.

Naptha, heptane, coleman fuel etc and a cotton diaper. As in all other disclaimers, test on a small, inconspicuous area.

You probably don't know what exact clear sheet goods that you're working on.

OOPS, framah beat me to it
 
thanks

Appreciate the quick responses. Will have to go find some of those suggested substances....Can only say I used nail polish (acetone) once on plexi and definitely hazed it. However, do have to ask where does one get heptane?
 
Heptane brand names include UnSeal, UnDu, etc.

Your local smiley framing distributor will no doubt be happy to oblige!
 
Although it makes me woozy if I leave the cap off, Bestine is what we use since The Man won't allow Adhesive Release to be shipped any more.
 
Just a gentle reminder that if you have any of the chemicals mentioned in this thread in your shops and you have employees - you need to have a MSDS on each of those chemicals and a right to know notebook accessible to all employees.

We use Naptha or 3M citrus based adhesive remover on acrylic and it works great.

I like the citrus based product because it is water soluble and smells great.

you can get a small can of the 3M stuff at Office Depot http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/716591/3M-Citrus-Based-Adhesive-Remover-5/
 
Rob Markoff said:
Just a gentle reminder that if you have any of the chemicals mentioned in this thread in your shops and you have employees - you need to have a MSDS on each of those chemicals and a right to know notebook accessible to all employees.
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I will second that. We also keep such chemicals in a leakproof "Tox Box." This was required by our green certification and is a very good idea in case of earthquake or other accident.
 
Rob Markoff said:
Just a gentle reminder that if you have any of the chemicals mentioned in this thread in your shops and you have employees - you need to have a MSDS on each of those chemicals and a right to know notebook accessible to all employees.

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Makes me glad we don't have employees. ;)
 
Denatured Alcohol. Do not apply directly to acrylic. Apply it to the very soft cloth. It removes adhesive easily and quickly.
 
Acrylic Queen said:
Denatured Alcohol. Do not apply directly to acrylic. Apply it to the very soft cloth. It removes adhesive easily and quickly.
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The expert has spoken!!

Long live the Queen!!!:thumbsup:
 
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