Makrolon Polycarbonate Windows: Care & Maintenance
Makrolon Polycarbonate Window
Cleaning Instructions
The Following techniques for cleaning Makrolon polycarbonate sheet are based on
standard industry practice as provided by Sheffield Plastics.
To ensure acceptability of the results, always test a sample of the material
with the cleaner and technique to be used.
Compatible Cleaners and Detergents:
Joy1, Windex with Ammonia D2, Palmolive3, Naphtha VM&P Grade, Isopropyl Alcohol
Guidelines:
Do rinse the sheet with warm water prior to cleaning process.
Do follow the application with a lukewarm water rinse.
Don’t use abrasives or high alkaline cleaners like Simple Green.
Don’t leave cleaners on sheet for long periods, wash immediately.
Don’t apply cleaners in direct sunlight or at elevated temperatures.
Don’t use scrapers, squeegees or razors.
Don’t clean with gasoline.
To Minimize Fine or Hairline Scratches:
Plastic Polishes applied and removed per manufacturer instructions.
Suggested Polishes:
Plexus Plastic Cleaner and Polish
To Remove Masking Adhesive and Glazing Compound:
Apply Naphtha VM&P grade, Kerosene or Isopropyl Alcohol with clean soft cloth. Wash immediately with soap and lukewarm water and rinse with thoroughly with clean water.
To Remove Graffiti:
Naphtha VM&P grade, Isopropyl Alcohol or Butyl Cellosolve removes paint, marker ink. (Do not use in direct sunlight).
Isopropyl Alcohol, Naphtha VM&P grade or Kerosene will help lift stickers and other adhesive backed labels. Wash immediately with soap and lukewarm water and rinse with thoroughly with clean water.
® Registered Trademarks of 1Proctor&Gamble, 2Drackett Products, 3Colgate Palmolive
Disclaimer:
The cleaning information above is the suggested cleaning manner as suggested by Sheffield Plastics and is provided for your information only.
The manner in which you use and the purpose to which you put and utilize the products, technical assistance, and information (whether verbal, written or by way of production evaluations), including any suggested formulations and recommendations for cleaning are beyond our control.
Therefore, it is imperative that you test the products, technical assistance, and information to determine to your own satisfaction whether they are suitable for your intended cleaning uses and applications.

