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thapimpfromchi 
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Posted: March 23, 2004 at 4:05 AM / IP Logged  
Hey guys, i have been lookin around on alot of sites and have seen people with plexiglass, and lexan integrated into their installs. Is this hard to do? I have a very nice ideal for my wall, but I've never worked with these materials before, so its gonna be a little hard. Thanks for any advice.
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thapimpfromchi 
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Posted: March 23, 2004 at 4:07 AM / IP Logged  
omg, lol. LEXAN/PLEXI is what that should say. that was a typo, not snoopdogg. sorry guys.
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Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp
Ketel22 
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Posted: March 23, 2004 at 4:11 AM / IP Logged  
its alot like working with wood, except you have to take care not to do anything too fast as it does heat up and warp. Also you may want to watch which tools you use because it doesn't dust up like wood when you cut it, cutting plexi/lexan too fast can cause your tools to get gummed up with hott plastic and later stuck with hardened plastic. Also if you do plan to bend it you need to work real slow, and make sure it stays hot during your bending process.
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thapimpfromchi 
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Posted: March 23, 2004 at 4:27 AM / IP Logged  
sounds about right. anything else i should know? im lookin for any and all info you guys can throw at me before i go waste money and damage tools. thanks.
1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp
Paradigm 
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Posted: March 23, 2004 at 8:41 AM / IP Logged  
I'd just like to know where to find something thick enough to use. Like 1/2" or more thick.
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Ravendarat 
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A lot of auto glass stores can order it in. I hope you know how much this stuff costs man. Its not a very sheap material to work with. Also every single hole needs to be predrilled. If you dont its gonna crack on you and that would be a real shame.
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Posted: March 23, 2004 at 10:39 AM / IP Logged  
Try Tap Plastics.
Ketel22 
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Ravendarat recommended predrilling and im all for that, i think an easier way is to use step-up drill bits, but thats a personal choice and i know they can get kinda expensive.
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speedwayaudio1 
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Posted: March 24, 2004 at 7:26 PM / IP Logged  
i like lexan better. you can bend and shape it with out heat. I use it building race cars and car audio. drilling it is also easyer.
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thapimpfromchi 
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Posted: March 24, 2004 at 7:44 PM / IP Logged  
Well, i know the thicker stuff gets pretty pricey, but i', just looking for something thin, like 1/4" or so. I'm using it for effects with neon lights behind it, not for the sub enclsures. Thanks for the warnings though.
1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp
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