Getting Paper Wrap Off Acrylic Sheet

It is frustrating to remove a sticker from acrylic only to find a sticky residue left behind.

Getting paper wrap off acrylic sheet.

Using lighter fluid on acrylic styrene or polycarbonate plastics should be safe. Removing a sticky sticker is as easy as moistening the sticker with lighter fluid which is a refined form of kerosene. Scratching off the sticker may be tempting. You can try using an electric hair dryer to warm the corner of the sheet and see if this loosens the paper.

Leaving the film on the bottom protects the sheet from getting scratched by the grate below but won t cause flare. Whether the acrylic is used for a fish tank table or other item being able to have a clean mark free piece is important. Start by soaking a piece of the 800 grit sandpaper in water applying enough moisture to the surface so that a slight slurry is created when the paper is rubbed in a circular motion against the acrylic. As per the instructions from our rep at ils you should leave the paper or plastic on the bottom of the sheet and peel off the top.

Residue can also be left behind by tape or other sticky substances. Repeat for two to three minutes applying constant pressure. If it does slowly work your way across the sheet if you go too fast the paper will rip making removal more difficult. Once you confirm the clamp is secure apply pressure to the piece of sheet that is hanging off of the table until it breaks off.

Once the sheet has been scored clamp the acrylic on a table edge so that the table edge aligns with the scored line of the sheet. Use a little elbow grease working on one area until it s clear before moving to the next area. It may come off in stages but persistence and the powerful citrus agent will eventually produce a clean substrate ready for a new application of custom graphics. Because plexiglas can be marred easily however do not scratch off the sticker.