Acrylic sheets typically come with a protective adhesive film on the front and back to prevent it from getting scratched. We recommend removing the protective adhesive paper from the back of the acrylic before engraving, and leaving the protective cover layer on the front to prevent scratching while handling the material. Items Needed & Heat Process To Remove Protective Film. An iron. Brown paper. Soap. Water. A cloth & A towel. Steps for this process: Working Area: First thing is to choose a very-well ventilated area for this type of work, it is mostly recommended to work outside if possible if not then open all the windows and doors of your working area, if 3. I forgot to remove the plastic protective film from the outside of a metal door. The door is white prime/painted. I was able to remove the film from the inside of the door, but the outside is baked on and cracked. I have tried using a metal paint scraper, but the plastic is very resistant to that. I have tried soaking it in water, spraying it on to protect the material. Otherwise, if you leave the film on the top side of an acrylic sheet to protect it during cutting, there is a risk that the material will stick to the acrylic, and if you are engraving or using small or thin parts, you should take the film off to reduce the risk of flare ups. When processing acrylics with JMW Concepts 2.22K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 23K views 6 years ago The EASY way to get that annoying paper sheeting off your acrylic parts. I quickly grew tired of working my fingers to Vinyl Off is a liquid vinyl remover, spray on, wait for 5 to 15 minutes, then peel off. You may have noticed that we didn’t mention Vinyl Off above as an adhesive remover. That’s because Vinyl Off is engineered to remove the vinyl and adhesive in one step. With Vinyl Off, you apply the fluid directly to the face film. Start by dampening the cloth or sponge with warm water and some dish soap. Then use this soapy cloth to wipe away any dirt or dust from the stainless steel surface. Doing this will help prevent scratches while you’re scraping off the protective film. Next, use a razor blade or putty knife to begin gently prying up one corner of the protective Cleaning Plexiglass. To clean plexiglass, gently dust it off using a microfiber cloth. Then, mix mild soap with warm water, apply the solution with a soft cloth, and wipe dry. Avoid using cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol. How to clean Acrylic/Plexiglass is a question making many DIYers scratch their heads for the right reason. Also if you buy laser cut letters out of acrylic and paint them with a laquer base paint it will crack the edge that has been laser cut. When flame polishing you will have better luck with a G grade cast sheet acrylic. To get the old paper off and even the new in large sheets we use a broom stick and two strong guys with big fore arms. Nail polish remover comes with a substantial amount of acetone in it and works great in a pinch. You can also try white vinegar and rubbing alcohol. WD-40 Multi-Use Product is also great for removing super glue from plastic. Spray WD-40 directly on to the glue and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, rub the excess stickiness away with a damp cloth. MV2H0tI.