Mirror Plexi Glass for boat???
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Mirror Plexi Glass for boat???
I am looking for a dealer/dist. that has the thin mirror Plexi Glass in purple. I am going to put it in the engine comp. and can't find any local person who has it or where to get it?
If anyone knows please share
WILL
If anyone knows please share
WILL
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Will..
What's up, dude?
I have been looking for a supplier/fabricator to do a fairing for my boat and ran across these sites....
Start here:
Plastic Fabricator
or here:
Plastic Materials
Talk to ya!
What's up, dude?
I have been looking for a supplier/fabricator to do a fairing for my boat and ran across these sites....
Start here:
Plastic Fabricator
or here:
Plastic Materials
Talk to ya!
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My Mirror plex CRACKED!
F' it.
F' it.
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Thanks Guys,
I actually found two places that have it, one in NY and A&G Plastics in Houston. They have about 8 colors to choose from, its actually made from "Lucite" I think thats a Dupont Knock off???
A&G is sending me samples of the purple and blue.
4X8 Sheet Purple $141, Blue $116
Now I need to choose what color, my boat is Purple, Lipstick "pink", and Yellow, But the 500 is Blue?????
Hey Kevin, I may have to visit Lake Norman, its rained here every weekend since I moved back from FL
Thanks
WILL
I actually found two places that have it, one in NY and A&G Plastics in Houston. They have about 8 colors to choose from, its actually made from "Lucite" I think thats a Dupont Knock off???
A&G is sending me samples of the purple and blue.
4X8 Sheet Purple $141, Blue $116
Now I need to choose what color, my boat is Purple, Lipstick "pink", and Yellow, But the 500 is Blue?????
Hey Kevin, I may have to visit Lake Norman, its rained here every weekend since I moved back from FL
Thanks
WILL
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"clear" mirror plex is aroind $75 for a 4'x8'.
Be sure to use rubber washers beneath the screw heads and between the plex and a hard surface. Otherwise it WILL crack.
GE silicone caulk is good to put a thick bead in S shapes between it also. The GE isn't too hard to remove if you need to, and it keeps the plex from developing harmonic vibrations that can also cause it to crack.
Be sure to use rubber washers beneath the screw heads and between the plex and a hard surface. Otherwise it WILL crack.
GE silicone caulk is good to put a thick bead in S shapes between it also. The GE isn't too hard to remove if you need to, and it keeps the plex from developing harmonic vibrations that can also cause it to crack.
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Thanks for the input, I think I am going to try the 3M two sided tape to hold it? If that doesn't hold then I will drill, and use rubber spacers.
Thanks
Will
Thanks for the input, I think I am going to try the 3M two sided tape to hold it? If that doesn't hold then I will drill, and use rubber spacers.
Thanks
Will
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2-sided cellophane or paper tape will hold until it gets warm and gasoline vapors loosen it up. It will then fall on top of your motor.
The 2-sided FOAM tape is a better bet. Like anything else, surface prep with solvent will maximize the tape's bond. Butyl rubber tape with acrylic adhesive works well also.
I would have a difficult time trusting the "normal" 2-sided tape, though.
The 2-sided FOAM tape is a better bet. Like anything else, surface prep with solvent will maximize the tape's bond. Butyl rubber tape with acrylic adhesive works well also.
I would have a difficult time trusting the "normal" 2-sided tape, though.