Tacky Screen
 

Hi All,

I have had a Da Lite motorized, perforated screen since setting up my HT 10+ years ago. Lately the screen has become tacky/sticky and sometimes hangs up a bit when rolling down. It has also developed a couple horizontal wrinkles running across the entire width of the screen that will not work themselves out (the screen is also tensioned, and I'm not sure if wrinkles are from lack of use or not). I did some internet searches, and dating back a few years there are others with this tacky/sticky issue too. I saw a post from Da Lite themselves noting to use Clorox Green Works and wipe the screen down which I tried. This removed the tackiness to a degree but it appears to be coming back. It looks like the vinyl breaking down over time is the culprit from what I can tell.

Question is if this is common or anyone heard of this? I have since been researching possibly replacing the screen all together, but want to avoid the same occurrence later. Stewart came back into the picture (I chose the Da Lite over them due to cost at the time) and from what I have seen there is no reference of this issue with their screen materials. Any suggestions/feedback would be appreciated!

Stewart does not have this issue; I’m using the same one I have had for 16 years now.

Hello Ivan. Wish I would have know this 10 years ago:sigh: Have you ever come across or heard of this before? I guess my next steps will be to continue researching a replacement plan of some sort. I am still running the same Pioneer Elite Pro-FPJ1 D-ILA projector purchased at the same time without issue other than the screen.

Yes, I am familiar with the problem. Unfortunately it will only get worse with time. :(

Finally received back quotes, etc and decision made/ordered to replace the roller/screen with new Da-Lite HD Progressive 1.1 perf. This will then just be a swap out using my existing housing, motor, etc. I really need the perf option for my center channel inside an entertainment center with current setup, and was the best cost justification for my immediate need.

-Ryan