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Offline Binkspot

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Degreasing and removing ghost images
« on: October 11, 2012, 09:47:46 AM »
What are others using and why to degrease and remove ghost images from screens. I have been using BOB's degreaser and haze reducer which works amazing but wondering what else is out there, never had problems with it. We have tried several other products but just not getting the same results as the BOB's.

Our screens go from the dip tank, power washed, sprayed with the one step degreaser/reducer then rinsed and dried.


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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2012, 10:04:46 AM »
I can say that Saati's HR6 is not impressive.  Nice smell, but that's it. ;)

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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2012, 10:15:29 AM »
CCI Liquid Renu-It is the best I have found for this particular double duty.
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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2012, 01:47:57 PM »
I'm using easiway 701, that stuff is pretty damn good.  I've tried numerous ink degraders/haze removers and all work fairly well, but the 701 has always stuck around for some reason.  I don't know if it has degreasing properties, we don't degrease unless it's a screen I just stretched up and my greasy paws were all over it.
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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2012, 02:02:29 PM »
CCI Liquid Renu-it

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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2012, 02:20:51 PM »
CCI GR-70 it will clean your screens so they look new. Just pray on move it around with a scrub brush to get it everywhere and then let sit for a min or two. Then pressure wash off. Its not a degreaser but it cleans everything out. I have used CCI Liquid Renu-it and it just does nothing. Do you guys soak it in it or something. I have some here and it will sit until I toss it.

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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2012, 02:27:22 PM »
My Liquid Renuit sat for awhile because I really didnt like the smell but when I ran out of 701 I tried it again and it works great. For deep stains you have to let it set for a couple of minutes though.

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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2012, 02:41:04 PM »
I like 701, but the bad thing about it is that my suppliers cary it only in 5 gallon pails (I'm a small shop).
I ordered 901 now and I will try it in a next few days.

I also used this   http://www.silkscreeningsupplies.com/product/CCGREEND-P  and I like it too.

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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2012, 02:44:16 PM »
CCI GR-70 it will clean your screens so they look new. Just pray on move it around with a scrub brush to get it everywhere and then let sit for a min or two. Then pressure wash off. Its not a degreaser but it cleans everything out. I have used CCI Liquid Renu-it and it just does nothing. Do you guys soak it in it or something. I have some here and it will sit until I toss it.

The instructions specifically say to
"Brush product on the ink side of a wet or dry screen. Agitate on both sides of the screen with a non-abrasive brush or pad and set aside for approximately 3-30 minutes.
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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2012, 02:48:11 PM »
De-ink/tape, dip, pressure wash, apply Renuit, set aside until the next one is done or if really bad until all are done.
You can tell right away when you apply the Renuit if it's a bad one, the easy ones will wipe right off instantly.
If it doesn't, put it at the back of the line.

That GR70 is great stuff too. A little harsh for everyday use but we use it for cleaning frames before they
are re-stretched. Like cleaning with acetone or something.


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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2012, 03:06:34 PM »
Re Nuit is the bomb. As Frog said follow the instructions and it will work. If a really bad image let sit over night, next day reactivate and blast out.
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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2012, 03:08:09 PM »
You can also beef any of these up a bit by applying on a dry screen to reduce dilution.
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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2012, 03:22:12 PM »
I tried all of that. I didn't wait very long maybe a min or 2. I hate the smell and what I do now is fast and easy so why go back.

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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2012, 04:19:26 PM »
I do like eb but with franmar's de haze.  prefer the gel version so it don't run into the protective tape and all over while sitting.  it works well and smells but nothing over the top.

we degrease every screen, the de haze is oily.

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Re: Degreasing and removing ghost images
« Reply #14 on: October 11, 2012, 04:33:22 PM »
I'm with Alan on this.. EasiSolv 701. Works great.
The Bob's stuff is pretty gnarly, super caustic.

John