Franmar Screen Degreaser D-Grease – Professional Mesh Prep Degreaser for Screen Printers
Franmar
D•Grease is Franmar’s screen degreaser — applied to clean mesh before emulsion coating to remove skin oils, silicone, solvents, and other contaminants that cause emulsion adhesion problems like fish-eye and pinholes. Also used after Color Change and Ickee Stickee Unstuck applications to remove solvent residue before printing.
Price range: $11.99 through $24.99
Description
Franmar D•Grease™ Screen Degreaser
The most important step before coating a screen is one most shops skip or rush: degreasing. Skin oils, silicone from pallet adhesive, solvent residue from press cleanup — any of these contaminants cause emulsion to fish-eye, pinhole, or fail to bond properly. D•Grease removes them all in a single wipe-on, rinse-off step. Use it as your final prep before every coat for consistent, defect-free emulsion application.
Pre-Coating Mesh Prep
Removes the contaminants that cause emulsion coating defects: fish-eye, pinholes, lifting edges, and poor adhesion. Critical final step before coating.
Removes Solvent Residue
Cleans up after Color Change and Ickee Stickee Unstuck to remove soy-solvent residues before printing or recoating.
Prevents Emulsion Defects
A properly degreased screen coats more evenly, exposes more crisply, and holds up better during long print runs.
Safe on All Mesh
Non-caustic formula is safe for polyester mesh at all thread counts.
Economical Use
A small amount applied to a damp screen and rinsed cleans thoroughly. Economical per-screen cost.
How to Use Franmar D-Grease
After Press Cleanup
After using Color Change or Ickee Stickee Unstuck, apply D•Grease to the screen. Wipe both sides to remove solvent residue. Rinse with water and allow to dry.
Before Emulsion Coating
After all reclaim steps are complete and the screen is dry, apply D•Grease to both sides of the clean mesh. Allow brief dwell, then rinse thoroughly with water. Dry completely before coating.
The Complete Franmar Screen Cleaning System
Franmar makes a soy-based, eco-friendly chemical for every step of the screen printing workflow — from on-press color changes through ink removal, emulsion stripping, haze removal, and mesh prep. All River City Supply Franmar products linked below:
1 · On-Press Cleanup
Franmar Color Change
Soy-based on-press ink remover for plastisol color changes. Replaces Methylene Chloride. No water rinse.
✔ No water rinse — wipe on, wipe off
2 · Ink Removal
Franmar Bean-e-doo
The original Franmar soy-based plastisol ink remover. Reclaim room use — scrub and rinse with water.
✔ Original Franmar formula — soy-based
2 · Ink Removal
Franmar Aqua-Wash
Water-based ink remover. Removes all WB inks, acts as screen opener on press. Eliminates ghost images.
✔ WB ink specialist — screen opener + remover in one
2 · Ink Removal
Franmar Greeneway
Multipurpose soy ink remover. Handles plastisol, UV, all-purpose, nylon jacket, and lacquer inks. Dilutable up to 50% with water.
✔ Any ink type — plastisol, UV, solvent, all-purpose
2 · Ink Removal
Franmar UV Ink Remover
Soy-based UV ink remover. pH 4.65, VOC 1.6%. Removes UV inks from mesh without acetone or mineral spirits.
✔ UV ink specialist — pH 4.65, VOC 1.6%
2 · Ink Removal
Franmar Solvent Ink Remover
Eco-friendly replacement for mineral spirits and volatile solvents for solvent-based ink removal. Non-flammable, biodegradable.
✔ Non-flammable solvent ink remover
3 · Emulsion Removal
Franmar Strip-e-doo
Eco-friendly emulsion remover. Removes all brands of emulsion, capillary film, and stencils. Built-in degreaser with color-change indicator.
✔ Color changes when spent — built-in degreaser
3 · Emulsion Removal
Franmar UN-Lok
Gel formula for locked, hardened emulsion that standard removers can’t break down. Stays wet up to 24 hours. Works in 30 min or less.
✔ Saves screens from remeshing — gel stays 24 hrs
5 · Adhesive Cleanup
Franmar Ickee Stickee Unstuck
Pallet adhesive remover for spray adhesive buildup on platens, squeegees, machine parts, and shop surfaces.
✔ Spray, wait, wipe — removes pallet adhesive
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4 · Mesh Prep
Franmar D-Grease
Screen degreaser for mesh prep before emulsion coating. Also cleans solvent residue after press cleanup.
✔ Pre-coating mesh prep — removes oil & solvent residue
4 · Haze Removal
Franmar D-Haze
Liquid haze and ghost image remover. Apply to dry or damp screen after emulsion removal — scrub and rinse.
✔ Liquid formula — use every reclaim
4 · Haze Removal
Franmar D-Haze Gel
Gel haze remover. Clings to mesh for targeted long-dwell applications. Up to 1 hour dwell. For stubborn ghost images.
✔ Gel clings — up to 1 hour dwell for tough stains
🧪 Franmar Screen Cleaning Workflow
| Step | Process | Franmar Product | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On-Press Cleanup | Color Change | Quick color changes at press. No water rinse. Replaces Methylene Chloride. |
| 2 | Ink Removal | Bean-e-doo / Aqua-Wash / Greeneway / UV Remover / Solvent Remover | Remove ink from mesh. Product selection depends on ink type. |
| 3 | Emulsion Strip | Strip-e-doo / UN-Lok | Remove emulsion stencil. Strip-e-doo for routine reclaim; UN-Lok for locked emulsion. |
| 4 | Haze & Mesh Prep | D•Haze / D•Haze Gel / D•Grease | Remove ghost images. Degrease mesh before recoating. |
| 5 | Adhesive Cleanup | Ickee Stickee Unstuck | Remove pallet adhesive buildup from pallets, platens, and equipment. |
🏆 Why Order from River City Supply?
📦 Deep Inventory
Full Franmar line in stock year-round from San Antonio, TX — no waiting on backorders.
🚚 Same-Day Shipping
In-stock orders placed before 3:30 PM CT ship the same day.
🌡️ San Antonio Advantage
South Texas location — less freeze risk than northern warehouses year-round.
🎁 Free Shipping Over $200
Free ground shipping on all orders over $200.
📞 Expert Support
Call (512) 454-0505 — we know screen printing chemistry and can help you choose the right product.
⭐ 17+ Years in Business
Founded 2008. Serving screen printers nationwide since before soy-based chemistry was mainstream.
Technical Specifications
| Franmar D•Grease™ Screen Degreaser — Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Franmar D•Grease™ Screen Degreaser |
| Brand | Franmar Chemical — Made in USA |
| Type / Category | Mesh Prep |
| Ink Compatibility | N/A — degreaser/mesh prep |
| Base Formula | Eco-friendly, soy-based |
| VOC / Odor | Low VOC — safe for daily use |
| Eco Profile | Biodegradable, non-caustic |
| Water Rinse Required | Yes — rinse with water |
| Yield | Economical — concentrated formula |
| Available Sizes | Quart, Gallon, 5-Gallon |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is D-Grease the same as a screen degreaser?
Yes. It’s specifically formulated for removing oils and contaminants from screen mesh before emulsion coating.
Do I need to degrease before every coat?
Yes, for best results. Even screens that look clean can have invisible oil and silicone contamination that causes emulsion defects.
When else do I use D-Grease?
After using Color Change or Ickee Stickee Unstuck. These products leave solvent residue that should be removed before printing. D•Grease neutralizes that residue.
How much do I use per screen?
A small amount goes a long way. Apply to a damp screen, wipe both sides, and rinse thoroughly.
Can D-Grease replace Strip-e-doo?
No. D•Grease is a degreaser for mesh prep — it does not remove emulsion. For emulsion removal, use Strip-e-doo. D•Grease is used after emulsion is removed, as a final prep step before recoating.
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