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tex12gage

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Posted: January 06, 2006 at 9:26 AM / IP Logged

I'm trying to find out where I can get some liquid acrylic. And what kind is the best to use.

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tex12gage

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Posted: January 06, 2006 at 9:50 AM / IP Logged

i also need to know if anyone uses this stuff, and what kind of experience they had with it.

tex

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Posted: January 17, 2006 at 5:26 AM / IP Logged

What is your plan for it? If you are doing non structural things with it, look into Fine Art stores. Little bit pricy, but you will get excellent clarity. As for structural stuff, I will need to get to one of my friends on that.

He's done some work with it and it looks good. From sub boxes that have been melted into shape to seats made out of acrylic (suprisingly comfortable I might add)

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tex12gage

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Posted: January 18, 2006 at 11:55 AM / IP Logged

I'm trying to make an insert for the roof of my car. The plan is to have a clear acrylic that can be dyed red. Then I'll put a black cutout in front of it to get the logo I want. Then the top will be plexiglass. I'm wanting the acrylic to give it a better glow by scratching the back of it.

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Posted: January 19, 2006 at 1:16 AM / IP Logged

Starting to make sense now. One question though:

Is this more like a sunroof (embedded) or more like a display set upright (bad example but like a taxi?)

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tex12gage

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Posted: January 19, 2006 at 11:58 AM / IP Logged

It will be embeded , I want it to be flush with the head liner.

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Posted: January 29, 2006 at 5:25 AM / IP Logged

Sorry abut the late reply. Our friend recommended that you just use 2 sheets of 3/16" (or 1/4" ; 1/8" if the insert is smal and doesn't go to the outside) Lexan plexiglass. MUST be Lexan. the cheaper stuff won't hold shape well and discolors after some time.

============================ < Plexi

------------------------------------------------- < High Quality Red Tint

-------------------- < Black Logo

============================ < Plexi

For backlighting (If the insert doesn't go outside the car), we recommend using EL (ElectroLuminescent) Sheets from places like eBay. Some of those items do realy well and gives a brad area for backlighting.

PM us if you have any more questions.

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Posted: January 29, 2006 at 1:46 PM / IP Logged

sounds cool, but instead of using tint they sell red pigments that you can add to the liquid acrylic, it would be a lot eassier and last forever < =text/>

tex12gage

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Posted: January 29, 2006 at 8:56 PM / IP Logged

Thanks for the info. I'll let you guys know how it turns out. Right now I've got my jigs cut. I'm just waiting on some acrylic I'm ordering. when I get it done I'll post the pics.

tex

tex12gage

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Posted: February 25, 2006 at 9:48 AM / IP Logged

I've been trying to get my hands on some liquid acrylic and acrylic dye for a couple months now. I found the exact stuff I was looking for at the link below. Now, it won't let me order it though. The "Buy It" button doesn't work, and they don't respond to my emails. I hate being stuck in the middle of a project. If anyone knows how I can this stuff, please let me know.

http://www.theinstallbay.com/product_individual.php?id=1262

tex

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