How to polish metallic acrylic
To polish metallic acrylic, fine grit sandpapers are the best option. Using a piece of wet 800 grit sandpaper in a circular, buffing motion and then repeat with a dry piece of the same grit sandpaper. Keep alternating between the wet and dry pieces, rubbing for two to three minutes at a time. It may begin to look frosty, but this is just part of the process and these will disappear during the sanding. Move on the grade 1200 paper and continue with the circular buffing motions, before drying to area fully with a clean, soft, dry cotton cloth.
How to bend metallic acrylic
To bend most types of acrylic, the process is done by heating the sheet which makes it malleable so it can be bent into shape. This can be done with a heat gun, line bending machine or any heat source within your workshop.
How to cut metallic acrylic
One of the main benefits of metallic acrylic is how easy it is to work with. It can be cut with standard workshop equipment including hand saws and power saws. The below tools can be used:
Score and break
Handsaw
Jigsaw
Bandsaw
CNC Laser/Router cutting
How to print on metallic acrylic
With a flat, smooth surface, acrylic is ideal for printing photos, images, logos and text on with either a matte or gloss finish. At Plastic Sheets Direct we offer an in-house printing service to put any images, wording or logos you require onto your plastic of choice.
How to polish glitter acrylic sheet
To polish most types of acrylic, including glitter, fine grit sandpapers are the best option alternating between wet and dry. Using a piece of wet, 800 grit sandpaper in a circular, buffing motion and then repeat with a dry piece of the same sandpaper. Alternating between the wet and dry pieces for a few minutes at a time. Move onto the grade 1200 paper and continue with the circular buffing motions, if it begins to look frosty this is just part of the process and these will disappear during the sanding. Next, dry the area fully with a soft, dry cotton cloth. If you have acrylic polish, this will help the material shine and look as good as new.
How to bend glitter acrylic sheet
To bend most types of plastic material, the process is done using heat to create a thermoformable area which can then be bent into place. You can do this with a heat gun, line bending machine or any heat source within your workshop.
