Q4. Do You Laser Cut Acrylic with or without Film on? Acrylic sheets usually come with two types of protective film: plastic masking and paper masking. It is generally recommended to remove the plastic film from both sides of the acrylic before laser cutting, as it can produce fumes and cause edge deformation during the process. The S-Blade from Wisconsin Metal Parts makes removing protective plastic film from stainless steel easy and damage-free!Leave your frustrations and scratches The best way to avoid residue is to make sure the correct film has been used in the first place, the film isn’t too old, or not been left on for too long, (some films have no UV resistance and should be peeled immediately, others have 3 months, 6 months UV etc). Here are some great quick methods to remove fresh deodorant marks: 1. Dryer Sheet: Take a dryer sheet and clean the mark, you can also put one in your bag for emergencies it doesn't take any space. 2. Your Shirt: Just rub your shirt against the mark. 3. Damp Cloth: Take a damp cloth, make sure it's damp and not wet. Step 1. Start with the gentlest approach -- warm water and a damp cloth. Wet the cloth and rub it over the dried-out tape. Allow the water to soak in for a few minutes, then carefully peel back the tape. Re-moisturizing the surface should help soften the glue and loosen the paper tape. You may need to use a razor blade to remove any sticky residue. The clear vinyl used, I believe, is an optically clear 3M self adhesive film. I am assuming that since it was designed for oem automotive use, it is a 'cast' film (best) verses a calendared film (worst) and that it would also contain UV inhibitors to keep the clear vinyl substrate from 'yellowing' due to direct vertical sun exposure. OS7R5fg. Leave the window film soaking and covered for at least eight hours or overnight. After the curing time is over, take off the plastic sheet or garbage bag. Lift the corner edges of the window film away from the glass surface slowly but surely. Use a plastic scraper if necessary for any stubborn parts. Get rid of hard-to-remove window film or Try Goo Gone, let it soak in a while. It doesn't release the paper but it softens the adhesive so its easier to peel and scrape off. I've not had luck with soaking, it has made a mess because the paper deteriorates but the inside part against the acrylic is plastic so the liquid never reaches the adhesive. The clear vinyl used, I believe, is an optically clear 3M self adhesive film. I am assuming that since it was designed for oem automotive use, it is a 'cast' film (best) verses a calendared film (worst) and that it would also contain UV inhibitors to keep the clear vinyl substrate from 'yellowing' due to direct vertical sun exposure. JMW Concepts 2.22K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 23K views 6 years ago The EASY way to get that annoying paper sheeting off your acrylic parts. I quickly grew tired of working my fingers to Items Needed & Heat Process To Remove Protective Film. An iron. Brown paper. Soap. Water. A cloth & A towel. Steps for this process: Working Area: First thing is to choose a very-well ventilated area for this type of work, it is mostly recommended to work outside if possible if not then open all the windows and doors of your working area, if The sheets still in the poly bags remain dead straight. Only one side of the sheet is covered with the protective film. The bow appears to be worse in the direction perpendicular to the grain, along the 4' edge (I'm awaiting verification on this, and I'm assuming the sheet is extruded in 4' widths placing the grain along the 8' direction). Dan

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