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    I just framed my first pastel with plexiglass for a show that required it and used an LCD monitor cleaner that I found at walmart. It said it reduced static and also came with a chamois and static reducer brush. I am looking for something to use that is effective for this if anyone knows of a product. I have a large show at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics this next year and all of my pastels – over twenty pieces will need to be replaced with plexi for the show. So – I really will need to figure this one out during the summer. I read on the PSA of America website that plexiglass will eventually build up a static charge over time if used long term. Is this true?

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    Don Ketchek
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        Don’t know about the long-term static build up – and, in all honesty, it’s not something I worry about. I believe photo supply stores may have these products, but if you are looking online, then many of the frame sites have them, too. Here are a few links – or just do a search for acrylic anti-static cleaner or similar terms.

        http://208.112.32.67/equipment-supplies/glass-plastic.htm

        http://www.framedestination.com/Cleaning/cat/cl/

        http://www.pictureframes.com/html/cleaner.html

        I use the one from pictureframes.com and it seems to work OK.

        Do not use any of these cleaners if you happen to be using Optium Tru Vue museum acrylic, which has anti-static coating built in.

        Good luck with the show!!

        Don

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        Don’t know about the long-term static build up – and, in all honesty, it’s not something I worry about. I believe photo supply stores may have these products, but if you are looking online, then many of the frame sites have them, too. Here are a few links – or just do a search for acrylic anti-static cleaner or similar terms.

        [URL]http://208.112.32.67/equipment-supplies/glass-plastic.htm[/URL]

        [URL]http://www.framedestination.com/Cleaning/cat/cl/[/URL]

        [URL]http://www.pictureframes.com/html/cleaner.html[/URL]

        I use the one from pictureframes.com and it seems to work OK.

        Do not use any of these cleaners if you happen to be using Optium Tru Vue museum acrylic, which has anti-static coating built in.

        Good luck with the show!!

        Don

        Thank you. I will definitely explore all of these possibilities. I got my piece of plexi from our glass business in town because I was in a hurry. But I will check out the museum acrylic you mention. I would much rather use acrylic if possible because of the weight and I get sooo nervous when transporting all of my art to a show. I don’t want to be killed by my art and flying glass if I get in an accident!

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        Don Ketchek
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            Aside from seeing the Optium acrylic on the Tru Vue website, I’ve never actually seen it at any frame shop. Just like museum glass, the museum acrylic is far more expensive, but if it does what it says, it might be worth it. If anyone has actually used it, or seen it, I would be interested in their opinions!

            Don

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            Deborah Secor
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                On regular Plexiglas I use Tend Anti-Static Plastic Cleaner.

                However, check out what bluefish says on this thread. He’s used plexi on large paintings and has the experience to back it. You might ask him for more details on it…

                Deborah

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                Tatijana
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                    I was told car wax would do the trick. I have not yet tried this since I have not yet used plexi….

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