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Old 01-30-2007, 11:24 AM
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Default Plexyglass + epoxy = ?

I want to laminate some plexyglass to plywood. What do I have to do to the plexy first? I want to put some L.E.D.s on the edge and use the fiberoptic effect.
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Default RE: Plexyglass + epoxy = ?

Sand where the epoxy will be. It will be clear again after the epoxy sets. As a "just in case" if this is a structural kind of piece you may want to add small bolts or self-tapping screws. Epoxy doesn't stick well to some plastics. If you have access to 5200 marine adhesive you can stick plexi to anything . . . permanently.
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I thought they used acrylic instead of plexiglass for fiberoptic stuff.
Old 01-30-2007, 07:13 PM
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I haven't gone down to the glass shop to get it yet. I'll get acrylic instead. Do I prep it the same? Yes it will be semi-structural. I kinda figured on having to use some screws.
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