Materials for custom amp rack

Ok, that was a barrage of questions. I'd recomend not using acrylic, it tends to crack. Lexan is a popular one because it tends to withstand pressure levels etc better than plexi. I'm not sure where you could get them since I live nowhere near S. Cali and I'm sure someone in the area does custom cutting of specialized plastics. As for mounting, I think you can get screw hold put in them at the same place as you get them cut, then just use the factory mounts on the amp to mount it. For back lighting I'd say neon tubes or maybe some bright LED's. I'll check around but I dont know any links off the top of my head. Good luck"Shiny chrome when used in conjunction with bikini models is particularly effective in inducing brain deficit disorder"

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What kind of pressure? Plexi should be fine to mount an amp to, and a ton cheaper then lexan. Just don't expect to put 100 lbs on a 1/8 inch plexi. Also don't just run screws through either plexi or lexan, you must pre-drill them or risk cracking.Certified Security Specialist

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Thanks for answering guys.  I guess I'm on my own for finding a place to buy the plexiglass/acrylic or lexan plastic.  I'll have to start hunting around I guess. Plan, Research, Do

selectproducts.com (I think thats it) has all sorts of plexiglass stuff. I dont know exactly where you could get some lexan though, dont use the stuff myself. Good luck though"Shiny chrome when used in conjunction with bikini models is particularly effective in inducing brain deficit disorder"

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most places that sell glass will sell plexi. look in the phone book under plastics and glass and start callin.

Thanks for all the help so far guys.  I am installing two PPI amps.  One will be the PCX-2125 and one is the PCX-1500.  Both of them are big/heavy amps, especially the PCX-1500.  What thickness acrylic/plexiglass do you recommend.  I'm either going to get clear or clearish-redish and I want to drill holes and mount the amps on the plexiglass.  Then I'm going to put neon or LEDs under or inside the box so the amps are backlit.  I'm going to try to do it in a way where you can't see the neon tubes or LEDs but you can just see the glow coming from under the amps.  I'll post pics when it's done.  I'm slowly buying the parts I need and doing the work as I have the money and time.  Today I just about finished dynamating the floor of the truck cab.  I'm using two full bulk packs of dynamat Extreme.  That's over 70 sq. ft.  I'm doing the doors, roof, walls, and the whole floor.  I also used some Madmat as well.  So the cab should be just about air tight and super padded when I'm done.  With a JL Audio 12W7 in such a small cab being fully powered, I'm guessing that will be all the bass I need plus some.  So again, after all my rambling, what thickness plexi do you recommend?  Plan, Research, Do

You can normally find smaller sheets (2'X4') at Lowe's/Home Depot type stores in the glass cutting area. The thickness depends on whether the plexi wil be supporting the weight of the amps or is just sndwiched between the amps and another structure.