How to polish metallic acrylic discs
To polish most types of acrylic, 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. Keep alternating between the wet and dry pieces, rubbing for two to three minutes at a time. If it begins to look frosty this is just part of the process and these will disappear during the sanding. Move onto the grade 1200 paper and continue with the circular buffing motions, before drying to 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 stick acrylic mirror discs to a wall
Installing acrylic mirrors is easy, they can be cut to bespoke measurements to meet your requirements and pre-drilled with holes so they are ready to hang with nails or hooks. Alternatively, these lightweight mirrors can be mounted using adhesive sticky pads which mean they will sit flat against a surface.
What is an acrylic mirror discs
Acrylic mirror sheets are a highly reflective, lightweight mirrored surface with a durable hard panel on the back. It’s shatter resistant and has high impact strength making it a common alternative to glass and ideal for environments where safety is paramount.
How to cut acrylic mirror discs
One of the main benefits of acrylic perspex 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 frosted opal acrylic
Plastic Sheets Direct offers an in-house printing service which you can use to print logos, images and wording onto.
How to cut frosted opal acrylic by hand
To cut acrylic by hand, the best option is a fine tooth hacksaw. The edges may need polishing after to help the shine return to the material.
How to bend frosted opal acrylic
To bend most types of acrylic, the process is done by heating the sheet which makes the heated area thermoformable and is then able to be bent into place. This can be done with a heat gun, line bending machine or any heat source within your workshop.
How to polish frosted opal acrylic
To polish most types of acrylic, 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. Keep alternating between the wet and dry pieces, rubbing for two to three minutes at a time. If it begins to look frosty this is just part of the process and these will disappear during the sanding. Move onto the grade 1200 paper and continue with the circular buffing motions, before drying to 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.
