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I have 4 screens that I absolutely cannot reclaim, even with reclaimer and using a power hose. Someone at the midwest sign and screen told me it's because my screens were under-exposed. Does this make sense?
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Re: Can under-exposing a screen cause clogged mesh?
Tue, December 12, 2006 - 2:08 AMi'd think they were overexposed...under exposed and the image woulda partially washed off the screen...i think...um...hmmm...have you tried Deka emulsion remover.i thought it was pretty good.
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Re: Can under-exposing a screen cause clogged mesh?
Sat, January 20, 2007 - 5:19 AMyes it does.
I found that if you under expose and use your screen to print , the ink reacts with the emulsion causing clogged mesh. I did use a pressure washer to try to reclaim it with the same results you mentioned. Then I took it to a car wash and used their pressure washer. I think if you try something with 2200+ psi you can reclaim your screen.
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Re: Can under-exposing a screen cause clogged mesh?
Sun, January 28, 2007 - 4:59 PMYES! What I do.. wash,wash,wash with degreaser. Rinse with cold water. Apply a good emulsion reclaiming solution, and immediately take to the nearest carwas, before the reclaimer dries. By using the carwash high-pressure, I've had really good luck reclaiming the most stubborn screens. Hope this helps.
