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Title: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: inkstain on February 07, 2013, 04:34:13 PM
Hi guys,
The inside of my exposure unit blanket is dirty with ink.
Wanting to know the best way to clean it?
Type of chemical to use if so.
Thanks a million!
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: Screened Gear on February 07, 2013, 04:40:40 PM
I use screen opener on it. Its a pain to clean.
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: Shanarchy on February 07, 2013, 05:03:36 PM
Never underestimate the power of baby wipes.

Also, get a black cloth and put it over your screen when you expose. It will keep the blanket just like new.
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: RICK STEFANICK on February 07, 2013, 05:19:53 PM
Never underestimate the power of baby wipes.

Also, get a black cloth and put it over your screen when you expose. It will keep the blanket just like new.
Thats the best tip i have heard all year... thanks , i gonna pick one up tonight. 30 years in this business and have never heard or thought of that. man, thanks again.
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: Screened Gear on February 07, 2013, 05:26:24 PM
I like the cloth idea but its really the same as just using the blanket. They both get dirty and need to be cleaned. Maybe get a bunch of cloths and attach all of them. Then you can do like the dirt bike guys and tear then off when they get too dirty.
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: Frog on February 07, 2013, 06:00:19 PM
I like the cloth idea but its really the same as just using the blanket. They both get dirty and need to be cleaned.

Perhaps a ride in the household washing machine will clean the "helper" cloth.
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: beanie357 on February 07, 2013, 07:31:26 PM
We use ickee stickee and franmar color change, the a regular household orange cleaner. Once a week, as well as clean the glass. We splurge and use brand name glass cleaner with lint free wipes.
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: inkstain on February 07, 2013, 07:31:51 PM
Awesome guys!  thanks a ton!  baby wipes hear I come!
And thanks for the black cloth tip too!

Have a rad one!
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: bimmridder on February 08, 2013, 07:10:04 AM
You can also use black plastic, like garbage can liners or drop cloth. Dirt cheap and throw it away when it's dirty. Or you can keep your frames clean.
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: tonypep on February 08, 2013, 08:21:53 AM
Been doing that since day one. Used to buy bolt yard goods jersey fabric. Just about anything will work. The best way to clean the blanket is not to get it dirty!
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: RICK STEFANICK on February 08, 2013, 08:23:04 AM
anything is better than cleaning that  blanket.. thanks dave. i like the trash can liner idea.
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: jsheridan on February 08, 2013, 03:46:27 PM
The best way is to not get it dirty in the first place.

Take an extra minute or two during reclaim and get those frames nice and clean before coat and expose.
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: RICK STEFANICK on February 08, 2013, 06:04:02 PM
The best way is to not get it dirty in the first place.

Take an extra minute or two during reclaim and get those frames nice and clean before coat and expose.
great point john . but no matter what we do thats not reality in my shop..
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: jsheridan on February 09, 2013, 05:50:25 PM
The best way is to not get it dirty in the first place.

Take an extra minute or two during reclaim and get those frames nice and clean before coat and expose.
great point john . but no matter what we do thats not reality in my shop..

same round these parts.. at least once a week I grab a frame from the rack stack and I end up with inky finger tips.
Title: Re: Best way to clean Exposure Vacuum Blanket?
Post by: RICK STEFANICK on February 28, 2013, 10:42:47 PM
today i cleaned that blanket with acetone and it worked excellent