Murakami Versus Mr. Clean?

[andyandtobie]

Thanks to everyone for all the great posts.  We're mostly lurkers, just because we usually find that whatever we need is already here.  Okay, so my wife and I are still pretty new to this, and I've been using those foam "Mr. Clean Magic Eraser" pads during reclaim with good results.  But, we've been using standard yellow mesh, and now we've got Murakami S-mesh screens that arrived yesterday.  I'm wondering if these pads are too harsh to use on the S-mesh?  I wonder because an article I read about those pads said that they were made of a foam that was extremely hard and sharp on a microscopic level, but broke down quickly.  Anyone else used them?

[Frog]

Whether they damage S-Mesh, I can't address, but from what I read in reviews from general users, they break down so fast that many find them almost useless, complaining that after a few wipes they were trash.

[jsheridan]

Now that you're in the fold so to speak..

Let start using industry specific chemicals.

Yeah it's easy to run down to the store and buy few more of those pads, but I'd wager that the cost of those far outweighs the cost of a gallon of stain remover and a brush.

[screenprintguy]

We use the same scrubbies on our S-Mesh'd screens, never popped one yet, but then again, we made sure to not, "over stretch" the mesh and followed the specs.

[Sbrem]

I would not scrub a screen with an abrasive. Maybe 20 - 30 years ago, roughing the fabric so that indirect stencils would stick, but not anymore. Just use the proper chemicals and brushes and you'll be fine.

Steve

[ABuffington]

If the brush/pad scratches the back of your hand with the same pressure you use on the screen during reclaiming, then it will over time scratch very thin threads found in the S Mesh.  Let the chemistry do the work, not brute force that can damage fine threads.

[andyandtobie]

Thanks for the info, guys!  I've said it before but I'll say it again, this place is awesome!