removing vinyl from plexiglass

[Drock 0]

I recently had a project with large clear plexi panels, removing the old vinyl lettering was a pain! I tried

several product including goof off, goo gone ect. goof off actually etched the plexi.

what is the best way to remove existing lettering off of clear plexi?

thanks

Drock

[BannerJohn 1,324]

heat... I use a blow dryer but some use a heat gun.

[Guest Terry]

Be VERY careful using solvent removers on Plexiglas.

[BannerJohn 1,324]

Be VERY careful using solvent removers on Plexiglas.

exactly...can't stress that enough.

[Drock 0]

I think I will try the heat technique next time, the only problem is that there are alot of letters and detail, Im afraid it wont be cost effective

for the client. he will be changing the signs 3 to 4 times a year.

I had an idea to throw by you guys,

If I created a "bath", one I could lay the panel down and let it soak in rubbing alchohol.

rubbing alchohol doesnt seem to effect the plexi and if very effective on removing the adhesive!

thanks again

Droc

[Benr98 40]

we think it would fine, since rubbing alcohol is not an etching compound.

[HawgDawg 0]

My time = $

Would cost more than new Plexi

Dawg

[BannerJohn 1,324]

My time = $

Would cost more than new Plexi

Dawg

Agreed! There is no fast and easy way to remove the lettering. Find a good plexiglass supplier. My time is worth $30 an hour...it would be stupid for me to spend an hour or more removing letters from a piece of plexiglass I could buy for less. If you are charging a customer enough to remove the letters, you should be able to just replace the plexi.