Author Topic: Any good suppliers for tinted plexiglass? (Read 4711 times)

southpaw13 · « **on:** September 03, 2011, 05:27:15 pm »

Looking for a company that would have smoked plexi for sale and willing to ship.

Thanks for any links or ideas.

Southpaw

KITTinKC · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2011, 06:07:28 pm »

What are you looking for? Color, size, thickness, etc. And where are you located?

Well Fed Games · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2011, 06:09:31 pm »

Recently I caught a thread that mentiond Tap Plastics (/www.tapplastics.com), I will probably make an order to them within the week.

southpaw13 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2011, 08:32:30 pm »

I am close to chicago. I am not sure of the thickness needed (maybe 1/8th or less?). Any shade will do if it stays in the gray family. I need it for a Stargate and a Cliff Hanger. I am pretty sure that Cliff Hanger was clear, but I want it tinted.

Thanks...

newmanfamilyvlogs · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2011, 08:35:01 pm »

+1 for Tap plastics.

southpaw13 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2011, 09:31:41 pm »

Not sure what to order on the website....Am I looking at the Acrylic Sheets Transparent Colors?

Thanks

Well Fed Games · « **Reply #6 on:** September 03, 2011, 10:17:36 pm »

Quote from: southpaw13 on September 03, 2011, 09:31:41 pm

Not sure what to order on the website....Am I looking at the Acrylic Sheets Transparent Colors?

Thanks

Yes, I believe the transparent solar grey color is what was recommended. This thread: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=112245.0 has a bit of discussion about it.

I'm close to Chicago, too (northwest Indiana)

Knave Jack · « **Reply #7 on:** September 03, 2011, 10:19:16 pm »

Depending on the size, I may have that as polycarbonate scrap. What size are you looking for?

Nephasth · « **Reply #8 on:** September 03, 2011, 10:53:58 pm »

Quote from: Knave Jack on September 03, 2011, 10:19:16 pm

Depending on the size, I may have that as polycarbonate scrap. What size are you looking for?

I'm in need of two ~1/8" thick 8"x8" panels, if you happen to have any laying around let me know.

Knave Jack · « **Reply #9 on:** September 04, 2011, 12:55:33 pm »

Do they need holes, or just 8" squares? Rounded corners?

Knave Jack · « **Reply #10 on:** September 04, 2011, 12:58:24 pm »

I have 2 different shades of grey. I will pull some out, take a pic and post them. Just let me know if they are the right transparency level.

Nephasth · « **Reply #11 on:** September 04, 2011, 07:05:12 pm »

Just 8" squares, no holes or anything special.

newmanfamilyvlogs · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2011, 09:37:59 pm »

plexi installed

screen on

Texasmame · « **Reply #13 on:** September 05, 2011, 03:39:54 pm »

Quote from: southpaw13 on September 03, 2011, 05:27:15 pm

Looking for a company that would have smoked plexi for sale and willing to ship.

Thanks for any links or ideas.

Southpaw

Home Depot has it. They call it "bronzed" plexi or something like that. Very reasonable price, too.

Knave Jack · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2011, 08:49:18 pm »

Sorry for the delay on the pics. We have been super busy at the shop. I will take pics in the morning and post them up.

Vulgar Soul · « **Reply #15 on:** September 08, 2011, 08:56:15 pm »

I feel almost embarrassed to ask but I have to start thinkin about this cus I'm almost done with my first cab. What's the difference between tinted/smoked and regular plexiglass. What does either one offer over the other and what's the advantage or disadvantage of either?

mgb · « **Reply #16 on:** September 08, 2011, 10:12:35 pm »

I think its just kind of a preference thing. I like the look of the smoked as opposed to clear. I think the picture also looks great through a light tint and the tint will also conceal some screen burn to a point.

jekbrown · « **Reply #17 on:** September 09, 2011, 03:27:39 pm »

can the tinted stuff be edge-lit?

Knave Jack · « **Reply #18 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:47:11 pm »

It can, but you need a polished edge to get better light dispersion. The clear and colored (translucent) stuff will all edge light. If the edges (3 of them any way)are going to be visible, there is a very cool looking series of acrylic called blue glass and green glass. The edge has the look of glass instead of being clear on the edge like regular acrylic.

It turns out I only have one shade of Polycarbonate laying around. I will keep searching cause I would swear I had 2. Anyway here are a couple of pics of what we have. If this shade works for you, we have lots of pieces 48" x apx 24" taking up space. The customer who buys them has no use for the rems, and at some point we will have to either recycle them or just throw them away.
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Nephasth · « **Reply #19 on:** September 10, 2011, 12:00:05 am »

That might work, any chance the other shade you might have is darker?

Knave Jack · « **Reply #20 on:** September 10, 2011, 11:48:53 am »

I am cleaning the shop over the next week. If I find any of the other shade, I will post it right away. I think this is 50% transmission polycarbonate. I will see if I can find one of the delivery receipts to confirm that.

Knave Jack · « **Reply #21 on:** September 11, 2011, 01:54:15 pm »

I think I found some darker stuff today. I will post a pic on Monday.

Knave Jack · « **Reply #22 on:** September 14, 2011, 05:13:38 pm »

Sorry, I didnt make it by Monday. javascript:void(0);
I just couldnt get to it.

Nephasth · « **Reply #23 on:** September 14, 2011, 05:33:50 pm »

PM sent.


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Author Topic: Any good suppliers for tinted plexiglass? (Read 4711 times)

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