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Author Topic: How to clean or cover up a stain on screen? Elise Brandt Expert Film Handler Posts: 160 From: Kuusankoski, FIN/ Kouvola, Finland Registered: Dec 2009 posted 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?  |  IP: Logged Michael Voiland Expert Film Handler Posts: 219 From: Naperville, IL US Registered: Aug 2009 posted 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  |  IP: Logged Jussi Siponen Film Handler Posts: 75 From: Mikkeli, Itä-Suomi, FINLAND Registered: Jan 2010 posted 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.  |  IP: Logged Martin McCaffery Film God Posts: 2481 From: Montgomery, AL Registered: Jun 99 posted 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  |  IP: Logged Frank Angel Film God Posts: 5305 From: Brooklyn NY USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 04-29-2010 02:12 PM                        quote: How to clean or cover up a stain on screen Buy a new screen. Seriously.  |  IP: Logged Jack Theakston Master Film Handler Posts: 411 From: New York, USA Registered: Sep 2007 posted 04-29-2010 03:31 PM                     quote: Michael Voiland We have a burger is stain on our screen would like to know how to fix stains also. Stop serving burgers.  |  IP: Logged Matt Skilton Film Handler Posts: 43 From: Bromley, Kent, UK Registered: May 2009 posted 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.  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Weigel Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1062 From: Edmond, OK, USA Registered: Mar 2007 posted 04-29-2010 06:18 PM                     quote: Matt Skilton 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. This is what I do for coke and candy residue. Anything oily, might as well forget it and replace the screen.  |  IP: Logged Elise Brandt Expert Film Handler Posts: 160 From: Kuusankoski, FIN/ Kouvola, Finland Registered: Dec 2009 posted 04-30-2010 04:42 AM                     Dang. That's what I thought. Jussi makes me laugh my butt off again, the guy's obviously good at delivering bad news. The damp microfiber cloth has been tried, even an eraser... did exactly squat, so to say. Will await the new screen then, and in the meantime boil at the dumbass who ruined the old one. I really wish I'd get my hands on that particular individual.  |  IP: Logged Michael Voiland Expert Film Handler Posts: 219 From: Naperville, IL US Registered: Aug 2009 posted 04-30-2010 07:28 PM                     I wish we could just get our screens cleaned. or even get screens for some of our theaters. drywall sucks.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 04-30-2010 10:22 PM                     Matte white screens can be cleaned to some extent but it also depends largely on what the stain is. Gain screens can never be cleaned without ruining the surface and it's reflective properties. Silver... well, don't even sneeze on one! It is best to replace a stained or damaged screen. Poor sight conditions will never get you much repeat business... Mark Mark  |  IP: Logged

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