CCI Re-Stor – Powerful Ghost & Image Stain Remover for Screen Printing Mesh

Hazmat Shipping Notice

Sizes 1 gallon and larger are classified as hazardous materials. A UPS Hazmat fee of $58.00 per box applies at checkout, even if the order qualifies for free shipping. Quart size ships standard — no hazmat fee.

Fast-Acting Formula

Re-Stor is specifically described as fast-acting — designed for professional reclaim environments where throughput matters. The chemistry penetrates deeply into mesh knuckles and begins breaking down cured ink residues quickly after application. A 1–5 minute dwell handles most staining scenarios without extended wait times.

Semi-Viscous — Spreads Easily Across Large Areas

The semi-viscous formula sits between thin liquids (which run off) and thick pastes (which require effort to spread). It applies quickly with a soft brush or pad and covers large mesh areas efficiently. CCI specifically notes it is ideal for screens with multiple or heavy ghost stains — high-volume shops reclaiming screens used for dark colors repeatedly benefit most.

All Ink Systems — Plastisol, WB, UV, Solvent

Designed for all ink systems. Effective on plastisol, water-based, UV, and solvent-based ink stains. Whether your shop runs one ink type or all four, Re-Stor handles the ghost images they leave behind.

Proprietary Mesh Protector

Re-Stor contains a proprietary mesh protector — the same CCI technology found in the LSR series. This chemistry allows Re-Stor to aggressively target cured ink deposits without compromising the tensile strength and integrity of the mesh fibers. The result is cleaner screens that also last longer.

Penetrates Deep Into Mesh

Ghost images are cured ink embedded in the mesh knuckles — the intersection points where threads cross. Standard cleaning chemistry doesn’t reach them. Re-Stor’s advanced chemistry specifically penetrates deep into these knuckle points to lift and dissolve the ink at its source, not just from the surface of the mesh.

Better Stencil Adhesion After Use

Cleaner mesh bonds emulsion more consistently. Ghost images and residual ink staining are a primary cause of pinholes, fish-eyes, and emulsion adhesion failure in the next print run. Re-Stor’s thorough cleaning directly improves the quality and consistency of the next stencil coating.

Low Odor & Low VOC

Significantly less fumes than paste-type stain removers and caustic haze removers. For screen room operators handling haze removal daily, the cumulative reduction in chemical exposure is meaningful. Low VOC also simplifies compliance with air quality regulations.

Non-Flammable Despite Hazmat Classification

Re-Stor is classified as corrosive and combustible (triggering hazmat shipping on gallon+), but the formula is non-flammable as prepared for use. This is an important distinction for screen rooms that have flash dryers, ovens, or other ignition sources nearby.

Dwell Time1–5 min

Severity-based

SpeedFast-Acting ✔

Production environment optimized

Mesh ProtectorBuilt-In ✔

Preserves mesh strength

Hazmat1 Gal+ / $58 UPS

Quart = no fee

✨ What Re-Stor Delivers

💬 Re-Stor vs. CCI LSR-30

Both are CCI semi-viscous liquid stain removers with proprietary mesh protectors and hazmat classification on gallon+. The practical differences:

Re-Stor: 1–5 min dwell. Fast-acting positioning. Spreads easily for wide coverage. Best for screens with multiple or heavy stains across large areas. Good for production throughput.

LSR-30: Up to 10 min dwell. Includes built-in degreasing (no separate step). Better for the most aged, deeply embedded single-area stains where extended dwell is the answer. Re-Stor is the faster, broader choice. LSR-30 is the deeper, longer-acting choice.