Getting Paper Wrap Off Acrylic Sheet

Start by soaking a piece of the 800 grit sandpaper in water applying enough moisture to the surface so that a slight slurry is created when the paper is rubbed in a circular motion against the acrylic.

Getting paper wrap off acrylic sheet.

If the cut was deep enough into the sheet there will be a clean edge. It is frustrating to remove a sticker from acrylic only to find a sticky residue left behind. Residue can also be left behind by tape or other sticky substances. Whether the acrylic is used for a fish tank table or other item being able to have a clean mark free piece is important.

You can try using an electric hair dryer to warm the corner of the sheet and see if this loosens the paper. If it does slowly work your way across the sheet if you go too fast the paper will rip making removal more difficult. Repeat for two to three minutes applying constant pressure. Many of these sheets used an adhesive that is heat activated.

Once the sheet has been scored clamp the acrylic on a table edge so that the table edge aligns with the scored line of the sheet. Scratching off the sticker may be tempting. Dab some on the adhesive and rub it in with a paper towel. Leaving the film on the bottom protects the sheet from getting scratched by the grate below but won t cause flare.

Removing a sticky sticker is as easy as moistening the sticker with lighter fluid which is a refined form of kerosene. Because plexiglas can be marred easily however do not scratch off the sticker. It may come off in stages but persistence and the powerful citrus agent will eventually produce a clean substrate ready for a new application of custom graphics. Use a little elbow grease working on one area until it s clear before moving to the next area.