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Plexiglass--Removing Paper Backing Ed 06-23-2006
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Posted by Ed on June 23, 2006, 6:52 pm
I have several sheets of old Plexiglass from which I can't remove the
paper backing. The adhesive apparently is dried out. I tried a heat gun
but that didn't help soften it. The clear film on the front side comes
off fine. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.


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Posted by Lena on June 23, 2006, 7:27 pm

Ed wrote:
> I have several sheets of old Plexiglass from which I can't remove the
> paper backing. The adhesive apparently is dried out. I tried a heat gun
> but that didn't help soften it. The clear film on the front side comes
> off fine. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.

turpentine?

Lena


Posted by Pete C. on June 23, 2006, 7:59 pm
Ed wrote:
>
> I have several sheets of old Plexiglass from which I can't remove the
> paper backing. The adhesive apparently is dried out. I tried a heat gun
> but that didn't help soften it. The clear film on the front side comes
> off fine. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.

Chem-peel - Specifically designed for that purpose and works very well
without harming the plex. I got mine from a plastic supply house,
imagine you'd have to do the same as it was clearly not a consumer
product. Seem to recall it was made by something like "Ogden Labs" in
Utah.

Pete C.

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