removing digital printing

[jzorn]

I have two lexan sign faces that the previous sign company printed the tenants information on. I only do vinyl, (not printing) so I have no idea if it's even possible to remove the printing on those faces. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
John

 

[visual800]

its possible to wipe with laquer thinner or acetone and then you would have to buff out the faces from them being cloudy or hazed.

Buy new faces and avoid the frustration. I have been there and done that

 

[Gino]

If it done with a flatbed printer, directly to the substrate....... by ANY flatbed, a razor blade at the right angle will do it, just fine. It's easy. If it's acrylic, just turn it over when you're finished, if it's poly, just be a little careful.

 

[CanuckSigns]

Buy new faces, there is nothing you can do if it is flatbed printed directly to the plastic that won't look horrible.

 

[TammieH]

What size are the faces? What is your time worth to you? The customer pays for it in the end. Should be a no brainer.

 

[T_K]

What's more important to you right now - time or money?

If you're not having to pay for labor, then you can remove a lot of printed graphics - after a long time and lots of work, and some expense on removal materials.

If you're paying for labor to remove it, or you value your time, then buy new faces and chunk the old ones. In my opinion, it's rarely worth trying to refurbish old panels.

 

[S'N'S]

I've removed print from 2ft sq Perspex faces with turps, took about 5 minutes and the faces looked like new. I was interested to see if it would come off cleanly before I ordered new faces...and it did.
My suggestion is to try a small area, you've got nothing to loose, if they won't clean off, then order new ones.

 

[Nate1n22]

Spray denatured alcohol on it and let it soak. Repeat then wipe off.