Window Perf on Acrylic Panels

[Marie]

I have a customer who wants graphics installed on acrylic panels using laminated window perf. They are concerned that when the graphics are removed in 2 - 3 years that the acrylic will be damaged. Does anyone have any experience with removal of window perf from acrylic or any thoughts on the results of leaving it installed for several years. THANKS! Marie

 

[Johnny Best]

If they are in direct sunlight for any amount of time it might be hard to get off and people might scratch the acrylic in attempting to remove with scrapers. You can use adhesive remover to remove glue and cleanup with Sprayway glass cleaner. Acrylic does scratch easily but can be buffed out if you know what you are doing.

 

[DerbyCitySignGuy]

Are they interior or exterior? If there's any UV exposure, you might end up with some yellowing where there was no perf. I've had good luck Novus line of plastic polishes cleaning it up, but you MIGHT not be able to get it back to mint.

 

[TimToad]

The biggest risk would be using a sharp object to peel off the material. There is little actual material adhered to the substrate given the millions of holes, you should be fine with some heat and care. A good cleaning with some rapid remover or alcohol and soft cloth should do the trick.

 

[DerbyCitySignGuy]

The biggest risk would be using a sharp object to peel off the material. There is little actual material adhered to the substrate given the millions of holes, you should be fine with some heat and care. A good cleaning with some rapid remover or alcohol and soft cloth should do the trick.

Alcohol is a bad idea on acrylic due to crazing. Even if you're careful, it's not a risk I'd be willing to take on customer supplied material.

 

[Gino]

Can you tell us where these or how these are being used ??

Also, what size are these panels or graphics gonna be ??