119 Salisbury Road
Sheffield, Massachusetts 01257
TEL: 413.229.8711
FAX: 413.229.8717
www.sheffieldplastics.com
Makrolon Cleaning Instructions
The Following techniques for cleaning Makrolon polycarbonate sheet are based on standard
industry practice. To ensure acceptability of the results, always test a sample of the material
with the cleaner and technique to be used.
Guidelines:
Do rinse the sheet with warm water prior to cleaning process.
Don’t use abrasives or high alkaline cleaners.
Don’t leave cleaners on sheet for long periods, wash immediately.
Don’t apply cleaners in direct sunlight or at elevated temperatures.
Don’t use scrapers, squeegees or razors.
Don’t clean with gasoline.
Do follow the application with a lukewarm water rinse.
Compatible Cleaners and Detergents:
Formula 409
1
, Joy
2
, Windex with Ammonia D
3
, Palmolive
4
, Naphtha VM&P Grade, Isopropyl
Alcohol
To Minimize Fine or Hairline Scratches:
Plastic Polishes applied and removed per manufacturer instructions.
Suggested Polishes:
Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Polish, Cleaner & Detailer (by Meguiars 800-347-5700 or
Meguiars.com)
Novus Plastics Polish #1, #2 (by Novus Inc. 800-NOVUS60 or noscratch.com)
Plexus Plastic Cleaner and Polish (by BTI Chemical Co. PlexusPlasticCleaner.com)
To Remove Masking Adhesive and Glazing Compound:
Apply Naphtha VM&P grade, Kerosene or Isopropyl Alcohol with clean soft cloth. Wash
immediately with soap and lukewarm water and rinse with thoroughly with clean water.
To Remove Graffiti:
Naphtha VM&P grade, Isopropyl Alcohol or Butyl Cellosolve removes paint, marker ink. (Do not
use in direct sunlight).
Isopropyl Alcohol, Naphtha VM&P grade or Kerosene will help lift stickers and other adhesive
backed labels. Wash immediately with soap and lukewarm water and rinse with thoroughly with
clean water.
® Registered Trademarks of
1
Clorox,
2
Proctor&Gamble,
3
Drackett Products,
4
Colgate Palmolive
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