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Acrylic glazing is a popular substitute of glass, widely preferred because of its durability. Being shatterproof does add stars to its value; however, there is one thing that you must take utmost care of – scratching. Acrylic glaze can be easily scratched which is why you need to put in extra effort while uncovering it. Read this piece to know different ways to remove the cover in a secured manner while avoiding any kind of damage to it.
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How to Remove the Protective Covering from Your Acrylic Glazing ?
The acrylic glazing, or also known as plexiglass or plastic, is a famous alternative for glass being used in affordable picture framing as this is shatterproof and lightweight at the same time.
Introduction Every time you buy acrylic glazing from providers of frames, this will be delivered to you with both sides having a protective covering as this helps prevent scratches on the glazing. You have to remove this covering before you frame your artwork. Since acrylic has the tendency to get scratched easily, it is important to be extra careful when you remove the covering so that you will avoid causing any damages on your new framing material.
Basic Guidelines ●Work on a flat and smooth surface when you remove the protective covering of the acrylic glazing ●Use your fingernail carefully when you peel the covering back on one corner ●Make sure that you don’t dig into the acrylic
Steps To Follow ●Hook your nail on the covering until you grip it firmly with the tips of your fingers ●Once a grip is secured, peel in a steady and smooth motion so that the cover will not rip or drop ●Keep your hand on the still covered portion to steady the acrylic instead of putting it on the already exposed part ●Steady the whole thing by keeping your supporting hand right under the part where you are peeling ●Flip the acrylic over on the other side and follow the same steps. See to it that you are on a clean and flat surface so that the newly exposed acrylic will not get scratches
When to go for cardboard technique ? In case you are not confident that you can peel the cover evenly using your hands, you can always use a cardboard tube for guiding the cover up and away from the glazing. These are the tubes often used for mailing large photographs or posters and you can find them in many shipping centers or post offices.
Steps To Follow ●When you follow this method, you begin in one corner. ●Put the tube on the corner you chose and use your nail to gently peel up that corner. ●After raising the cover a bit, press this against the tube then hold this in place. ●Just roll the cardboard tube across the glazing to smoothly pull up the cover for you. ●In the event that sticking happens, don’t just throw away the acrylic. Aliphatic naphtha, hexane and kerosene can all dissolve that stubborn adhesive and let you get rid of the protective cover easily.
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