How To Remove Paper Backing From Acrylic Sheet

First try using the hairdryer method.

How to remove paper backing from acrylic sheet.

Watch how to easily remove the backing paper from acrylic sheet prior to glueing without scratching it. The problem with a cold sheet is the adhesive on the paper becomes brittle using a standard hair dryer will help warm up the paper quickly helping you peel the sheet with much less effort. Spray any remaining paste and backing with gel stripper and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Paper tutorials tagged with.

If it does slowly work your way across the sheet if you go too fast the paper will rip making removal more difficult. Masking comes off very easily. When removing the protective covering you ll want to work on a smooth flat surface. Removing the protective covering by peeling.

I spray the part with some glass cleaner such as windex wait for a minute or two and then rub the part with a piece of paper towel. Since the gel clings to the wall you can scrape off the gel and the paste at the same time with minimal cleanup. After the paste is completely gone rinse the wall with water until it s smooth and squeaky clean. You can try using an electric hair dryer to warm the corner of the sheet and see if this loosens the paper.

You don t have to overdo it since overheating the plastic can do damage. Be careful not to dig into the acrylic. I recently discovered another good method of removing paper backing from heavily engraved acrylic. Check out the video below for a quick tip that shows you how to remove the backing quickly and easily.