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cleaning black laminate
Breaker:
Hello all,
A fairly mundane question about cleaning balck laminate.
I recent purchased a few sheets of WilsonArt Black laminate (#60) for my CAB and when I took the pieces home they had some dust and finger prints on them - no big deal. I tried wiping one sheet with a damp rag but that left streaks on the laminate; I then tried Windex on a small patch and it was a bit better but still left some streaking. At that point I decided to consult the BYOAC community on this one. Does anybody have a good way to get black laminate clean without leaving visible streaks?
Thanks,
Breaker.
GoPodular.com:
I'd have to see it in person, but some laminates are just like that. Kind of like the stainless steel appliances. Some show smudge marks, some don't. You can use thinner to make sure it's not some gunk. Just do it outside or in a well-ventilated area without smoking, etc.
(It will eat laminate glue too, so don't pour it on)
Brax:
I have black laminate on my cab and yes, I find it a bit smudgy. I found water and a soft cloth to work best to remove smudge marks as long as the surface is relatively clean to start with.
I actually replaced the black laminate on my control panel. Not solely because of the smudging (I reworked the control placement) but I did choose an arcade overlay instead of laminate so I wouldn't have to worry about it anymore.
Dustin Mustangs:
We wipe all of our finished laminate/melamine cabinets down inside and out with mineral spirits before they leave the shop. Like GoPodular.com stated this can remove pretty much anything including most glues, but that might not be a bad thing depending on where the glue ended up (ie. a finished surface where you don't want it). Also be careful with the rag once your done. Unfold it outside for a while so the stuff has a chance to evaporate.
:cheers:
arzoo:
I was considering using a black laminate on my control panel. I purchased a 4x8 sheet and applied a small piece to my test panel. It was then I noticed how badly it shows fingerprints. So I