Is anyone here really good with plexi?
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Team Owner
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From: Sacramento CA
Is anyone here really good with plexi?
I need a couple of small items. Or if you could help me with how to do it 
Basically, I want to make two round plexi windows. Maybe 4".
And in each window, I want the Corvette emblem sketched.
I'd also like to do a lip on it, so i could push it through an opening in 1/4" fiberboard, and have it sit flush.
Thanks in advance.
Basically, I want to make two round plexi windows. Maybe 4".
And in each window, I want the Corvette emblem sketched.
I'd also like to do a lip on it, so i could push it through an opening in 1/4" fiberboard, and have it sit flush.
Thanks in advance.
Racer
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From: Eau Claire Wisconsin
Funny that you mention this, because I just went to my local etching company here to get some work done for my stereo install. I was told he would not do it unless I got permission from GM to use their logo's (C5 logo and ZO6 logo). Down right ticked me off !!!!!!!
Drifting
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From: Breaking the borrowed C5. SoCAL
The basic shape you require sounds simple enough that you can probably custom order the parts from you local plastics supplier without it being prohibitively expensive, then do the logo yourself.
(These guys are local to me and I used them a few years ago. Perhaps one of their locations is close enough to you, or maybe they ship: http://www.tapplastics.com/)
As far as the logo, if you're handy you can mask the logo onto the plastic yourself, then media blast it to etch the design. (I've done this to aluminum; plastic should abrade much more easily.)
BTW,what gen logo? I believe I have a C5 logo in AutoCAD format somewhere. Using ACAD, you can scale the logo to the exact size you want, then print it onto adhesive backed paper (i.e. Avery labels) and cut out your pattern as a mask. I've never done it myself, though this process has been in my head for some time.
Nelson V.
(These guys are local to me and I used them a few years ago. Perhaps one of their locations is close enough to you, or maybe they ship: http://www.tapplastics.com/)
As far as the logo, if you're handy you can mask the logo onto the plastic yourself, then media blast it to etch the design. (I've done this to aluminum; plastic should abrade much more easily.)
BTW,what gen logo? I believe I have a C5 logo in AutoCAD format somewhere. Using ACAD, you can scale the logo to the exact size you want, then print it onto adhesive backed paper (i.e. Avery labels) and cut out your pattern as a mask. I've never done it myself, though this process has been in my head for some time.
Nelson V.
Melting Slicks
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From: Wesley Chapel Fl
The best way to cut plexi is to use a router table, a jig, and a very good bit. Use WD40 on the bit to help the cutting and the edge will have a near perfect polish to it.
Cut a 4" circle out of a piece of MDF then dbl side tape it to the plexi. The MDF will be your jig. Using a bottom bearing bit in a router table and you will have a 4" plexi circle. You can use a handle held router but it is hard to keep it flat on a small piece of material.
As for the etching...media blasting works but it would be best to find someone with a laser. If you find someone with a powerfull enough laser they can cut the plexi also. If you can not find someone I know of two people here that can do it.
Cut a 4" circle out of a piece of MDF then dbl side tape it to the plexi. The MDF will be your jig. Using a bottom bearing bit in a router table and you will have a 4" plexi circle. You can use a handle held router but it is hard to keep it flat on a small piece of material.
As for the etching...media blasting works but it would be best to find someone with a laser. If you find someone with a powerfull enough laser they can cut the plexi also. If you can not find someone I know of two people here that can do it.
Former Vendor
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St. Jude Donor '08
Plexi expert here:
if you know the size of the emblem you want, i have some extra acrylic laying around the shop. (1/4" or 1/8")
i could cut/engrave it for you. (just cover shipping costs)
examples of my work
(on 1/8" acrylic)
(on 1/4" acrylic)
if you know the size of the emblem you want, i have some extra acrylic laying around the shop. (1/4" or 1/8")
i could cut/engrave it for you. (just cover shipping costs)
examples of my work
(on 1/8" acrylic)
(on 1/4" acrylic)
Drifting
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From: Breaking the borrowed C5. SoCAL
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Nelson V. <<---being generous with a file that he can't remember where it came from. I probably got it here from another CF member.