HELP! Scuffed plexiglass!

jbreczuk · #1 (**permalink**) 09-28-2008, 03:09 AM

im doin a new paludarium and i got the plexi from a very reasonable source (free) and its a little bunged up. so my question is how can i get rid of those minor cut and abrasions ...if i can? thanx for ANY advice

sinflspeed · #2 (**permalink**) 09-28-2008, 03:22 AM

If you find a local sign shop you can get a plastic polish. There will be 2-3 different levels. It shouldn't cost you 15 or 20 dollars for the set. after you polish it though be sure wash with a light soap to get the film left, and rinse with lots of water. The film left over could very fatal.

jbreczuk · #3 (**permalink**) 09-28-2008, 04:06 AM

thanx for the help...but 1 more thin will i need some kind of buffing wheel for my grinder or drill

sinflspeed · #4 (**permalink**) 09-28-2008, 04:12 AM

You could probably take a go at it without a buffing wheel. Now I don't know bad off your plexi is but the stuff works pretty good, just takes some elbow grease. If it seems like to much then a buffing wheel would ne your best bet.

Pavel · #5 (**permalink**) 09-28-2008, 01:14 PM

Also, in case you didn't know -- DO NOT use any ammonia based cleaner (like 'Windex') to clean the plex -- the plex will get a foggy look if you do. There are cleaners made especially for plex if you go that route. Otherwise, just use the soapy water as Sin recommended.

jbreczuk · #6 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 06:06 PM

thanx