NickiZ 5 Posted August 10, 2013 After pressing a vinyl design and removing the carrier I see that there was a small amount of vinyl on the edge of the carrier that didn't get removed. I'm assuming I'm screwed but is there any way of salvaging this shirt? Bright pink shirt - black vinyl - 4X. Ugh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 10, 2013 line it back up and repress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickiZ 5 Posted August 10, 2013 I don't want that black line that was on the edge of the carrier sheet - shouldn't have been there but somehow I missed weeding it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 10, 2013 oops I thought you had more to go down - might try repressing and picking that part - some have had success but I never have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 10, 2013 Sometimes you cane repress and pick off while hot and on rare occasions you can take a pc. of white construction paper lay it over the mistake and repress and immediately peel back the paper. I have saved a few accidents like that but sometimes you just gotta start over. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickiZ 5 Posted August 10, 2013 Thanks for the ideas - I'll give them both a try. Can't hurt anyways! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arty-rc 719 Posted August 10, 2013 I've been able to pull small pieces of HT vinyl off the material with a sharp pointed pair of tweezers. Just take your time doing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wesdog 5 Posted August 10, 2013 I had this problem on first batch of shirts I did months ago. Repress shirt and while it is warm turn it inside out and use a cotton ball or Qtip and isopropyl rubbing alcohol directly applying to the part you want to peel away. It might take a few times but it will come off and it will feel weird at first but it doesnt leave any residue. Hope it works for you too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galaxygraphics 26 Posted August 10, 2013 I use Acetone. I believe it was about $1.50 for a large bottle at the Dollar store. Look at the % acetone. I use 100%, but you can buy it as weak as 70%. Good luck!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted August 10, 2013 I use Acetone. I believe it was about $1.50 for a large bottle at the Dollar store. Look at the % acetone. I use 100%, but you can buy it as weak as 70%. Good luck!!! This all the way. Pour it on, wait about 5 min, graphics will pucker then pull off. If you pull off to soon you will leave behind the residue which will be near impossible to get off, Patience is key. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 10, 2013 Acetone = nail polish remover correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wesdog 5 Posted August 10, 2013 that'll work yes. Acetone at lowes is like $4 or $5 for half gallon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 10, 2013 being that red dyes arent known for being always colorfast I will be curious to see if this changes the bright pink shirt in that area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friedrich07 16 Posted August 10, 2013 I can get some really fine lines off the shirt but half the time its not worth the time so I just toss the shirt into my "Sleeves to be removed and now is a workout shirt" pile... Its frustrating but youll get really good, or I should say paranoid, to the point you wont do it much after awhile! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friedrich07 16 Posted August 10, 2013 I suppose I should mention I just use a tweezers and hook under neath the vinyl where it bonds to the fabric. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 10, 2013 Sorry but no pink work shirts here. Definitely a cleaning rag at the shop if it were me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted August 10, 2013 Use straight acetone. Using things like nail polish remover that have all the additives I would not think would get good results. I have used this on every color of shirt from white, red, blue and every blend from 100 poly to 100 cotton. Never had any issue. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfatty500 454 Posted August 13, 2013 methylene chloride, from stahls works great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 13, 2013 methylene chloride, from stahls works great https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/methylenechloride/ http://www.stahls.com/lettering-remover-solvent I didn't know anyone had started selling it since t-saver went out of business - read the osha warnings first - works great but make sure you know the dangers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
