lexan/plezixi
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Topic: lexan/plezixi
Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Subject: lexan/plezixi
Date Posted: March 23, 2004 at 4:05 AM
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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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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Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: March 23, 2004 at 4:07 AM
omg, lol. LEXAN/PLEXI is what that should say. that was a typo, not snoopdogg. sorry guys.
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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
Posted By: Ketel22
Date Posted: March 23, 2004 at 4:11 AM
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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Quad L Handyman services
Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: March 23, 2004 at 4:27 AM
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.
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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
Posted By: Paradigm
Date Posted: March 23, 2004 at 8:41 AM
I'd just like to know where to find something thick enough to use. Like 1/2" or more thick.
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Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: March 23, 2004 at 10:31 AM
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.
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: March 23, 2004 at 10:39 AM
Try Tap Plastics.
Posted By: Ketel22
Date Posted: March 23, 2004 at 4:31 PM
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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Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: March 24, 2004 at 7:26 PM
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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Big Dave
Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: March 24, 2004 at 7:44 PM
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.
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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
Posted By: Ketel22
Date Posted: March 25, 2004 at 3:47 AM
if you would be happy with 1/8" you can just go to most home depots or lowes. ------------- Quad L Handyman services
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