Anti Static Spray

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tbroye

tbroye

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Is there an anti static spray/cream that I could use on my plastic face shield and the clear plastic dust hood on my Lathe. No problem when I turn wood but when it is resin, acrylic or any of the other plastic the shaving/chip/dust clings to the plastic surfaces and makes it har to see.
Thanks for any help. I am using the term plastic as a generic term in this case to cover all the non wood stuff we trun.
 
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I've been wondering the same thing for the last several weeks, but once I wipe off the dust, I forget about it.

The sawdust sticks, too. And it even gets on my glasses behind the face shield. I worry that wiping it off creates scratches in the plastic. I have a brand new face shield that looks years old .. after about 2 hours of turning. This is just from wiping it off with a brand new microfiber cloth.

Not saying the Bounce wouldn't work .. but I wonder if the chemicals will do anything to the plastic. (couldn't be worse than the sawdust!)
 
William

Thanks for the suggestion. On the way back from the Dog Park this evening the phrase Static Cling came into my mind and right after Bounce Farbric Softener.
 
A product called 'RainX' is made for this & keep mirrors, windshields etc. from fogging up. Two coats with a SOFT cloth. Wipe on-let dry-wipe off. Really works & for a long time. Find at auto parts stores.
 
I have heard it is best to use a dryer sheet that has already been through the dryer. If you use a fresh one, it will leave residue on the plastic that may alter your view. I do not know from experience, just passing on what I have read.
 
I tried a sheet of Cling Free. It worked fine but it did leave an residu but nothing to affect the vision. I have some rainx in the garage will give that a try also.
 
I used the Novus 3 step polish to clean my sheild and it removed most of the scratches, now if something would just remove the dents.
 
I use use dryer sheets to remove static from many things. It is also good for removing finger prints from pens, eye glasses. I save them in a plastic bag aand use them in my shop for lots of things. They are also good for more then one load of laundry.
 
Two things that worked for me when reloading (static buildup on a powder measure is a bad thing):

1) Dissolve some dishwashing liquid in water. Dunk the plastic item in it and let dry without rinsing. The soap film will be transparent and help reduce static.

2) "Bounce" brand dryer sheets. Other brands may work but some leave a greasy smear. Bounce goes on dry and reduces static cling.

Good luck and good turning,
Eric
 
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