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Posted by Elise Brandt (Member # 5552) on 04-29-2010, 09:40 AM:
 
There is a brown stain on one of our screens, it looks exactly like someone drew lines on it with a brown pencil. It's light but you can see it easily if the picture is light, it bugs me to no end. We're changing the screen, but in the meantime... what do you recommend? It doesn't seem to come off no matter what I do, all I can think of is paint it over. Can that be done? What kind of paint..? Matte, obviously, but is it possible that the wrong kind of paint will damage the screen and only make it worse?
 

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Posted by Michael Voiland (Member # 5386) on 04-29-2010, 10:31 AM:
 
We have a burger is stain on our screen would like to know how to fix stains also.

-mike
 

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Posted by Jussi Siponen (Member # 5572) on 04-29-2010, 12:28 PM:
 
Elise, my first reaction is: what ever you do, don't paint your screen! That *will* it beyond salvation. (Or maybe that *is* the point -- at least you will get a new screen then. Smart cookie, this one is )

Your screen is most likely made by Harkness. This is what they have to say about care and feeding of picture screens:

The general environment where the screen is installed should be kept reasonably clean to avoid dirt and dust build-up. Screens can be periodically cleaned using a soft brush or cloth, doing this vertically with limited pressure. Screens can be cleaned using a damp cloth wetted with water and a mild detergent. Under no circumstances should screens be cleaned with abrasive materials or harsh chemicals such as acids, bleaches or solvents. Harkness Screens is not liable for damage caused to screens through the use of inappropriate cleaning methods or chemicals.

My magic 8-ball says: Outlook not so good.
 

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Posted by Martin McCaffery (Member # 37) on 04-29-2010, 01:43 PM:
 
Search for : "What is the best way to clean the screen?" in the Fillm Handler's forum and you'll see many suggestions that ultimately boil down to don't try
 

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Posted by Frank Angel (Member # 248) on 04-29-2010, 02:12 PM:
 

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How to clean or cover up a stain on screen

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quote: Michael Voiland

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We have a burger is stain on our screen would like to know how to fix stains also.

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Stop serving burgers.
 

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Posted by Matt Skilton (Member # 5288) on 04-29-2010, 04:56 PM:
 
Our screens are prone to coca-cola stains (other coke brands also available). I find using a microfibre cloth, the kind used to clean cars with, does the job of removing stains really well. All you need do is soak it in very hot water first, then squeeze it so you get rid of as much water as possible (if it's too damp it might ruin the screen), then wipe the screen over the stain while applying a bit of pressure.
 

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Posted by Jeremy Weigel (Member # 4208) on 04-29-2010, 06:18 PM:
 

quote: Matt Skilton

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I find using a microfibre cloth, the kind used to clean cars with, does the job of removing stains really well. All you need do is soak it in very hot water first, then squeeze it so you get rid of as much water as possible (if it's too damp it might ruin the screen), then wipe the screen over the stain while applying a bit of pressure.

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