GE SILLICONE II vs PLEXI GLASS

[n.mayes@hotmail.com]

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GE SILLICONE II vs PLEXI GLASS

Just wondering what else I can use besides GE SILICONE II on plexi glass

[Sharkdude]

check a local plastic/acrylic supplier for weld-on products to make water tight acrylic projects. weld-on 16 is thick and crude, but sometimes is what it takes. I think weld-on 40 is thin and runny, but will make a nice seam and bond. weld-on is not a glue, it bonds acyrlic at the molecular level.

try a google search on 'diy acrylic' or similar. I have some experience from small aquarium projects, but I'm no expert

[ubstrong]

am working on my 2nd viv. making it acrylic all around to save weight. Didn't know silicone won't stick to plex. am I going to have trouble. ?

[Sharkdude]

lots of diy acrylic articles online
Aquaria Central > DIY > Working with Acrylic
Tips On Working with Acrylic by Jon Garner - Reefkeeping.com
Do It Yourself Aquarium Projects

[n.mayes@hotmail.com]

Originally Posted by ubstrong

am working on my 2nd viv. making it acrylic all around to save weight. Didn't know silicone won't stick to plex. am I going to have trouble. ?

I think you might, mine will not stick what so ever it peels right off and i know im using the right sillicone that everyone else use but it must not work on acrylic. I found acrylic sealent at home depot but not sure if it is CHEMICAL SAFE. (IT WAS BY THE PLEXI GLASS SECTION)

[cruziohyla craspedopus]

Another very helpful site is

Geothermal Aquaculture Research Foundation Home Page

Look under aquarium construction tab and the DIY Custom Tank Building link. They walk you through everything - just remember they are making aquariums so all plexiglas is a min 1/2" thick. 1/4" is probably fine for a vivarium.

[rsfrid]

Check TAP Plastics Adhesives, Glues & Sealants: TAP Plastics