How do I remove spray paint from a Daktronics display?

Topic

  • My display has been spray painted, How can I remove the spray paint?

Environment

  • Product Family: Daktronics Display Equipment
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Steps

If a display has been spray painted, inadvertently or as an act of vandalism, there are two options of removing it: A soft cloth and Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), if that doesn't work, Ethanol and a soft cloth can be used. please follow the steps listed below. 

⚠️ IPA should be used first and can be used on modules, including louvers and LEDs, in an attempt to remove any paint. Ethanol SHOULD NOT be used on modules and should ONLY be used on metal parts of the display, as it can cause further damage to the modules.

⚠️Do not wipe surface hard or use strong chemical materials that can cause LED damage.

  1. Using Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and a soft cloth, gently wipe the painted surface with IPA.
  2. If IPA does not work to remove paint from the displays metal parts, use a clean cloth dipped in Ethanol and gently wipe painted surface.  DO NOT USE ETHANOL ON MODULES.
  3. Wipe surface again gently using a cloth dipped in IPA.
  4. Wipe surface gently using a clean cloth dipped in pure water.

If the above steps do not remove the spray paint, please follow: My display has been damaged by a disaster, vandalism, accident, animals/insects, or extreme weather.

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