Ok, so the sheet of plexi I found at work (they were going to throw it away, so I rescued it )
is scratched to all hell. I don't have the money to buy the plexi repair stuff from xoxide, so anyone know of something else that I could use to repair it? I was thinking maybe some cd repair solution?

Thanks in advance,
~ Duane

I posted a guide to acrylic scratch removal in the Member Modding Tips & Guides section that should get you going. You should have almost all that you need sitting around the house & garage, with the possible exception of some finer-grit sandpaper.

Acrylic Scratch Removal - Coelito's Way

Quote: Originally Posted by Coelacanth I posted a guide to acrylic scratch removal in the Member Modding Tips & Guides section that should get you going. You should have almost all that you need sitting around the house & garage, with the possible exception of some finer-grit sandpaper. Acrylic Scratch Removal - Coelito's Way

Well, the only things I have from that are the 800grit wet/dry sand paper and the toothpaste. Though I actually already did the sanding bit, though I used 800, then 2000 grits and kept wetting them periodically...have a rather nice haze effect going on...if I can manage to get that more uniform, I might just stick with the haziness, as I think it would refract the interior lighting nicely. Doing an ask.com hunt now for other methods of scratch removal, if it comes down to it, I might try the cd repair stuff. Will let you know how it works out.

*about 20 minutes later*
Well, I tried various ways of phrasing my search and only got sites trying to sell acrylic scratch removal compounds. Soooo....think I'll start with the 2000grit wet/dry sand paper and try getting the haze effect uniform. If that doesn't turn out satisfactorily, I'll give the cd repair stuff a try.

Quote: Originally Posted by Duane2184 Well, the only things I have from that are the 800grit wet/dry sand paper and the toothpaste. Though I actually already did the sanding bit, though I used 800, then 2000 grits and kept wetting them periodically...have a rather nice haze effect going on...if I can manage to get that more uniform, I might just stick with the haziness, as I think it would refract the interior lighting nicely. Doing an ask.com hunt now for other methods of scratch removal, if it comes down to it, I might try the cd repair stuff. Will let you know how it works out. *about 20 minutes later* Well, I tried various ways of phrasing my search and only got sites trying to sell acrylic scratch removal compounds. Soooo....think I'll start with the 2000grit wet/dry sand paper and try getting the haze effect uniform. If that doesn't turn out satisfactorily, I'll give the cd repair stuff a try.

You can't go from 800 to 2000 grit, it's WAY too much of a difference between the two. It'd probably take you HOURS to remove the scratches caused by the 800-grit, with the 2000-grit. Not to mention, the 800-grit is too high a grit to do an effective job of removing the scratches in the first place. And, the rubbing compound/polishing steps are essential to removing the hazy swirls. Anyway, do it the proper way, or do it your way. You asked.

Quote: Originally Posted by Coelacanth You can't go from 800 to 2000 grit, it's WAY too much of a difference between the two. It'd probably take you HOURS to remove the scratches caused by the 800-grit, with the 2000-grit. Not to mention, the 800-grit is too high a grit to do an effective job of removing the scratches in the first place. And, the rubbing compound/polishing steps are essential to removing the hazy swirls. Anyway, do it the proper way, or do it your way. You asked.

If that be the case, repairing the plexi will have to wait until I have have the money to buy the materials. But, better to do it right the first time, then spend HOURS fixing it. *smirk*

I'll make sure I bookmark your guide so I have it to reference later. Thanks.

Tried it on pleziglas on my case, WORKED!

Thank so much.

De nada, COMMODORE64.

Quote: Originally Posted by Coelacanth De nada, COMMODORE64.

I'm pretty sure that that means "thank you", and I know I've heard it before...but what language is it? o.O

"De nada" basically means "you're welcome" in Spanish. In French (Canadian), they say "De rien". The literal meaning of both is "it was nothing".