CCI VW Press/Ink Wash - 1 Gallon
Fast-drying, high-solvency graphic press wash and screen opener designed to quickly liquefy multiple ink types while leaving no oily film or residue.
Characteristics
CCI VW Ink Wash is a professional graphic press wash and spray-and-wipe screen cleaner formulated for efficient ink removal during production. It is designed for use with a wide range of screen printing inks, including vinyl, water-based, epoxy, plastisol, enamel, and UV inks.
VW Ink Wash is particularly useful as an on-press cleaner when changing colors between jobs. Its high-solvency cleaning action immediately begins liquefying ink, allowing operators to remove remaining ink from the screen quickly while minimizing production downtime.
The product can also be used as a screen opener during continuous printing. This makes it useful for maintaining open image areas and removing ink buildup during production without requiring the screen to be completely reclaimed.
VW Ink Wash is formulated to dry quickly and leave behind no oily film or residue. Its combination of fast evaporation and effective solvency makes it well suited for production environments where screens need to be cleaned and returned to service efficiently.
Regular cleaning with VW Ink Wash can also help protect screen fabric from deep ink staining and ghost images. Reducing embedded ink residue can make screens easier to completely reclaim when they reach the end of a production run.
The formula is safe for screen mesh and emulsion when used according to manufacturer instructions. Its high load capacity helps maximize cleaning efficiency and reduce the amount of chemical required during routine screen cleaning.
VW Ink Wash can be applied manually using a rag or spray bottle and can also be dispensed through compatible pneumatic pump systems, providing flexibility for different screen-printing production environments.
- Professional graphic press wash and screen opener
- Designed for spray-and-wipe cleaning
- High-solvency cleaning performance
- Immediately liquefies screen printing ink
- Fast-drying formulation
- Leaves no oily film or residue
- Low-odor formulation
- High load capacity helps reduce chemical usage
- Safe for screen mesh when used as directed
- Safe for emulsion when used as directed
- Helps reduce deep ink staining
- Helps minimize ghost images in screen mesh
- Makes complete screen reclamation easier
- Ideal for color changes between print jobs
- Can be used as a screen opener during continuous printing
- Suitable for manual cleaning
- Can be applied with a rag or spray bottle
- Compatible with pneumatic pump application systems
- Designed for professional screen-printing production environments
- Vinyl inks
- Water-based inks
- Epoxy inks
- Plastisol inks
- Enamel inks
- UV inks
- Card or scrape excessive ink from the screen before applying VW Ink Wash.
- Apply VW Ink Wash to the squeegee side of the screen.
- Scrub the ink with a suitable non-absorbent scrub pad until the ink has liquefied.
- Use clean rags or shop towels to wipe away the loosened ink and cleaner.
- Reapply VW Ink Wash as necessary to remove remaining ink residue from the image area.
- To reduce rag usage, loosen the ink with a non-absorbent scrub pad and use a squeegee to pull the liquefied ink toward one end of the screen before wiping it away.
- Use during color changes to clean the screen before introducing the next ink color.
- VW Ink Wash may also be used as a screen opener during continuous production.
- Allow the cleaner to evaporate completely before resuming printing when appropriate.
- Follow the current CCI Safety Data Sheet and use appropriate PPE, ventilation, storage, and handling procedures.
VW Ink Wash is a professional solvent-based cleaning chemical. According to CCI's current Safety Data Sheet, the product is classified as a flammable liquid and vapor and carries additional health-hazard classifications.
Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet before use and follow all recommended PPE, ventilation, handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
