Acrylic Sheet Fixing Detail

To begin with you ll need the following items.

Acrylic sheet fixing detail. When you receive your acrylic it should have a thin film of polyethylene on it do not remove it. We suggest you do this by taping the acrylic to the substrate which should give you a clear indication of whether or not the surface has the load bearing capacity to support the sheets and the tape which shall be used in the permanent fixing. Repeat for two to three minutes applying constant pressure. Start by soaking a piece of the 800 grit sandpaper in water applying enough moisture to the surface so that a slight slurry is created when the paper is rubbed in a circular motion against the acrylic.

One thing you should most definitely do before applying your acrylic sheet is to ensure your chosen surface can actually support the acrylic sheets that you wish to mount. Use a commercial plastic cleaner or mild soap and water to remove dirt and debris. This means that with proper maintenance of the plexiglas acrylic sheet it should last 10 years or more before it ever yellows. For tough grease oil or tar residue use commercial grade hexane or kerosene.

What ever you are left with is the size your plastic sheet ought to be when it comes to fixing it onto the surface. Don t worry about it not fitting correctly though. All of the acrylic sheet emco plastics sells is manufactured with plenty of ultra violet stabilizer uv protection. The moisture heat in the air will cause the acrylic to expand and fill the gaps.

When applying cleaner use a non abrasive lint free or microfiber cloth that won t scratch the surface.