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Offline AAMike

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Ulano Hardener X
« on: October 10, 2017, 02:59:37 PM »
I got a gallon to toughen up our discharge screens. Looks pretty toxic. Any of you guys use this and what method do you apply and protect your employees?


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Re: Ulano Hardener X
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2017, 03:12:17 PM »
It's a very mild acid.

Gloves and a sponge will get the job done.

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Re: Ulano Hardener X
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2017, 05:25:55 PM »
Make sure you get the reclaimable hardener, and don't let them sit around too long before reclaiming or you'll end having to R.W.S. (Reclaim With Scissors) as it will lock the emulsion up completely after a few days.
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Re: Ulano Hardener X
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2017, 06:21:55 PM »
Thanks for the help.

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Re: Ulano Hardener X
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2017, 11:08:36 AM »
White vinegar

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Re: Ulano Hardener X
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2017, 11:54:37 AM »
Is it reclaimable after the vinegar Tony?
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Re: Ulano Hardener X
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2017, 12:05:11 PM »
In my experience yes. Its what we used back in the dark ages of secret knowledge ;)

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Re: Ulano Hardener X
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2017, 01:17:43 PM »
Thanks Tony, Gonna give that a try. Got a 600 pc run coming up with some runny thin red ink that likes to soak into the screen.

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Re: Ulano Hardener X
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2017, 03:08:08 PM »
Best to let the screen sit with no fan it needs to work its way through

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Re: Ulano Hardener X
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2017, 02:38:11 PM »
Great old school trick TP but I would go with the ulano hardner. Its 2017  lol
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Re: Ulano Hardener X
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2017, 03:53:59 PM »
Great old school trick TP but I would go with the ulano hardner. Its 2017  lol

are you buying scorch out from your suppliers too, instead of using hydrogen peroxide? ;)

I'd test the vinegar.  It's cheap and available anywhere.  If you need something stronger, try the ulano hardener.