How to get rid of stubborn stains!!

[Leinbacher]

Hey screen print community!! We've been chatting today about the best way to dehaze screens; I want to hear what all of you have to say! Techniques are so unique to each shop and printer, what works for you personally?! Please share so we can all create a better screen free of haze!

[zambam44]

Well dang... I was hoping to read some thoughts on this... LOL I guess I will keep checking back.

[Leinbacher]

Aw sorry zambam44! Hoping to get more interaction here but how are you currently dehazing your screens? What has or hasn't worked for you?

[bubbanator89]

Depends, we talking a nice chunk of Red Plastisol Ink on a clean White Tee? Talk about fun. I always make sure to find a clean rag to stick under the spot and kinda of isolate where I am going to be aiming the Goof Gun at. Don't want that spreading

[Leinbacher]

bubbanator89 ha! That's an excellent tip for spot guns!!! I've seen people just hold the shirt up and end up spraying right through to their leg. Ouch.

[Primalteeshop]

We use sgreen stuff, wet screen and then brush sgreen stuff over & scrub on both sides, takes off the easy ones, but use a magic eraser after on the tougher ones! Not sure if it's the right way, but it seems to be working!

[Leinbacher]

Wow that's awesome! I've never heard of anyone using a magic erasers but they truly are magical. You don't have any issues with it leaving residue or particles on your screen? Do you alwasy degrease again after the magic eraser?

[Chuggins]

How have you found the Magic Eraser to work on stubborn pigment stains? I always thought about trying it out, but every-time I get in the dark room it leaves my thought process. I would love to hear your feedback!

[Lizard Licked]

Magic eraser, I'm going to have to try that!

[Leinbacher]

Hey keep us posted on your results!

[Primalteeshop]

Sorry I have been off for some time! No residue has been left from using the magic erasers and no issues with recoating. However, I'm not so sure if I'm putting too much pressure on the screens, next step is to purchase a tension meter.

[Leinbacher]

Welcome back Primalteeshop!! Thanks for the info. It's a great reminder that there's always more than one way to get something done. Are you finding your screens feel like they're losing tension faster than it seems they should?

[Primalteeshop]

I'm new to this, so I'm not exactly sure how long screens typically last?

[Chuggins]

Standard screens can last you YEARS.... but there are lots of factors that go into mesh longevity. What are you finding?