Cleaning
To clean Flexo-Mirror sheet wash with plenty of non-abrasive soap or detergent, and water using the bare hand to feel and dislodge any caked dirt or mud. A soft, grit free cloth or sponge may be used but only as a means of carrying water to the sheet. Dry with a clean damp sponge. Hard, rough cloths will scratch the Flexo-Mirror and should not be used.

To remove grease, oil, or tar deposits from the material, use hexane, kerosene or aliphatic naphtha. Do not use any chemicals on a painted surface. Do not use window cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds, or other chemicals to clean Flexo-Mirror.

For interior installations, where water cannot be used freely Flexo-Mirror should first be dusted very lightly (not wiped) with a soft, clean cloth. Then the surface can be wiped carefully with a soft, wet cloth.

Polishing
A surface gloss can be maintained by occasionally using a flannel cloth and a good commercial plastic cleaner or polish, such as Johnson’s Pledge or Maguire’s Polishes.

Removing Scratches
Fine scratches can be removed by hand polishing with a plastic scratch remover or compound cleaner. Remove all residue and polish with a flannel cloth. Deep scratches need to be lightly sanded, using a 400 grit, wet or dry, sandpaper.

Handling Pallets of Flexo-Mirror Sheets
of Flexo-Mirror are transported in heavy-duty pallets weighing approximately 300-350 kg. The number of sheets in each pallet depends on the size and thickness of the sheets. 40 sheets of 1.8 mm of size 1220mm x 2440mm or 60 sheets of size 1220mm x 1830mm or 80 sheets of 1220mm x 915mm are packed in one wooden case. All possible care should be used in handling the pallets to prevent damage to the Flexo-Mirror. Forklift trucks, where they are available, should be used to transport the pallets. All Flexo-Mirror sheets are furnished with a protective masking on the topside of the sheet. When transporting Flexo-Mirror, do not slide the sheets against itself or other surfaces. The masking should be left on the sheet during storage and fabrication to prevent damage. Keep away from excessive heat, paint over-spray and vapors from solvents and other chemicals. The materials should be stored in a clean, dry, and warm area with the original packing intact.

Storage of Flexo-Mirror
Vertical Storage
If the Flexo-Mirror sheets are to be stored on end, care must be taken to avoid warping. Sheets must stand with an angle of no more than 10 degree from the vertical.
The "A" frame is constructed of plywood and slotted angle iron. The supporting floor of each partition is ½ inch thick plywood. The floor panel may be covered with galvanized sheet metal for increased wear resistance. The racks are built in the "A" shape to equalize the weight and eliminate stresses on building walls.
The ideal storage room should be maintained at temperatures between 60 F and 80 F and a relative humidity of 40% to 60%.
Formed sections of Flexo-Mirror must be stored in relatively cool areas. If the parts are to be stacked they must not be nested, but placed in simple frames or racks, which fully support the parts so that they will not deform.

Horizontal Storage
If the Flexo-Mirror is to be stored flat, care must be taken to avoid warping, slipping and scratching. If different sizes are to be stored together, make sure the largest pieces are at the bottom, the smallest on top, pyramid style, to prevent warping. Avoid chips or dirt between the sheets to reduce the risk of scratching. Pallets are packaged with polyethylene wrapping to protect sheets from dirt and moisture during transportation and storage.

Masking
Flexo-Mirror is well protected by a durable, toughest, scratch-resistant paint backing and a removable masking on the front. The masking should remain in place to protect the sheets during all phases of fabrication and installation. While the masking and backing are designed to withstand handling during fabrication, care should be taken not to slide sheets against each other and to handle the product as a fine piece of wood.

Un-Masking of Flexo-Mirror
Flexo-Mirror can be unmasked by lifting the masking paper along one edge and rolling it around a dowel or cardboard tube. The paper may be built up on the dowel or tube in successive layers using the adhesive layer to secure the turned up edge of masking paper to the paper covered dowel. All residual adhesive should be removed from the Flexo-Mirror at the time the masking paper is removed. Any residue that remains on the Flexo-Mirror surface can be cleaned off by wiping with a soft clean cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.

Unmasking usually builds an electrostatic charge on the Flexo-Mirror. The electrostatic charge attracts dust and lint to the sheet surface. The charge may be dispelled by wiping the sheet with a dampened cloth after unmasking.

For operations such as strip heating, cementing, or applying glazing sealants, only the masking paper in the area being worked on should be removed from the sheet. When cutting out small sections of masking paper, take care not to score or scratch the Flexo-Mirror surface underneath.
Masking paper on Flexo-Mirror sheet that has been stored outdoors for long periods of time or that has been exposed to heat or high humidity may be difficult to remove. In most cases, choose a solvent from the list below to loosen the masking paper. Thoroughly soak the masking paper with a solvent, and allow several minutes for the solvent to penetrate the paper. Strip as described above. If necessary, apply more solvent along the line where the masking paper is separating from the sheet.
Use only solvents that will not attack the Flexo-Mirror.

Recommended solvents for masking paper removal.
a) Ultrasene-a highly refined form of kerosene.
b) Turpentine-steam distilled only.
c) 90 parts Hexane/10 parts wetting agent.


Use harsher solvents only as a last resort. For the most difficult pallets, try a mixture of 50% toluence/25%, methy/ethy/ketone/25% Cellosolve Acetate.

No matter which solvent is used, it should be removed from the surface as soon as possible. The toluence/MEK/Cellosolve Acetate mixture should not remain on the surface longer than 6 minutes at room temperature. Clean the solvents from the Flexo-Mirror by washing the sheet with isopropyl alcohol, then with soap and water, and finally, rinsing with clear water.

When using solvents, take all necessary safety precautions. These include providing adequate ventilation and prohibiting smoking or open flame in the working area.

Polyethylene masking as provided is readily removed with the same effort as paper masking but does not have re-tack properties.

Note:
No solvents, in any case, touch the painted surface of the Flexo-Mirror.
It will destroy the Flexo-Mirror, permanently.