[Jimorrisonrising]

I bought some screens that need to be cleaned. I cleaned some of my own that I used a few weeks ago and everything fell off in a matter of minutes.
But the screens I bought off ppl that havent been used recently were stubborn and were taking forever to clean.
Any way to speed up the process?
Should I soak them in something overnight? Should I use caustic soda to remove very stubborn ink?

 

[dougie54]

We use Franmar products for reclaiming and cleaning screens. Their Strippee-Doo works great on old screens and they are soybean based. Get a quart and try it.

 

[FTSF]

Are there products that are not toxic to use?

 

[dougie54]

Go look at Franmar's webpage and check on screen printing supplies.

 

[FTSF]

Can you link me please? I am new to this and am not sure what would work as a substitute.

 

[dougie54]

www.franmar.com/textile

This link should take you to their webpage.

 

[candimantint]

If it is stubborn, try using some of your dehazer. It helps me remove stubborn emulsion plus a good pressure washer.

 

[tpitman]

The only used screens I'd ever buy off anyone are retensionables, and then only for the frames. Even then it's gotten to where I'll only buy new rollers unless I see the used product in person, after spending hours cleaning the crud and mung off of used roller frames.
I think some people sell stuff because they're slobs and too lazy to clean up after themselves.