plexi question.
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=54389
Printed Date: May 03, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Topic: plexi question.
Posted By: rhdAndy
Subject: plexi question.
Date Posted: April 21, 2005 at 10:22 PM
how much give has anyone got from a 3/4 sheet of plexi?, i wanted to see if anyone hasd gotton extreme curves out of something that thick?
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: April 21, 2005 at 10:34 PM
I've never done it, but I have seen 3/4" plex bent. I've seen it as much as 90 degrees. I'm sure if you take your time, you can do just about any bend you want. If your talking about doing multiple bends or like a wave, it might not be easy, but I'm sure it can be done. One thing to note here is that plexi is kinda like fiberglass in the it will flex and vibrate less in bends. Not sure what your doing but you may not need 3/4". ------------- Nik
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Posted By: rhdAndy
Date Posted: April 22, 2005 at 11:11 AM
i was thinking of making a front plexi glass box, mounting the spoeakers to it and all,
Posted By: Captanham
Date Posted: April 23, 2005 at 6:26 PM
it can be done pretty easily from what i hear, it just takes a lot of time and a lot of heating and cooling cycles, ------------- Bad Boys Customs
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Posted By: rhdAndy
Date Posted: April 23, 2005 at 7:25 PM
thanks, its not cheap too so i think im going to try with some scrapes first then workk my way up,
Posted By: nuentoter
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 2:28 PM
you should be able to do just about anything you want with that, just use a good consistent heat gun and take you time dont rush
Posted By: rhdAndy
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 8:50 PM
thanx i bent some an the first time i ddid it i used a buetane torch and i got it too hot it started sizzling, then i picked up my dads heart gun that he using for shrinking window tint and its adjustable so i tryed myy habd at that and i worked very well im gunna have to babysit it im sure, keeping everything i need bent evenly heated, ill keeo you guys posted something in the near futrue ill be doing.
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