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Step 3Prepping your Lexan
So what if you have clear Lexan but you need it to be frosted?
Well... you sand it!
To get the proper size of frosted lexan plate you want for this...
1. Trace inner circle of PVC cap on one corner of Lexan.
2. Cut out Lexan with tin snips or a saw, whatever works best for you . It wont be smooth or sexy but the edges will be covered by the pvc cap so its cool.
3. Peel off both sides of the protective coating
4. Sand with fine grit sand paper. You might want to use several different grits and finish with a fine or you may want to try steel wool. I also did a test patch before i cut my circular piece of Lexan.
5. Continue sanding until you reach your desired frosting. (or you could skip most of these steps and buy frosted Lexan).
6. Check the fit in your PVC. It may snap in or be a little loose. If loose, you will glue LATER.
Well... you sand it!
To get the proper size of frosted lexan plate you want for this...
1. Trace inner circle of PVC cap on one corner of Lexan.
2. Cut out Lexan with tin snips or a saw, whatever works best for you . It wont be smooth or sexy but the edges will be covered by the pvc cap so its cool.
3. Peel off both sides of the protective coating
4. Sand with fine grit sand paper. You might want to use several different grits and finish with a fine or you may want to try steel wool. I also did a test patch before i cut my circular piece of Lexan.
5. Continue sanding until you reach your desired frosting. (or you could skip most of these steps and buy frosted Lexan).
6. Check the fit in your PVC. It may snap in or be a little loose. If loose, you will glue LATER.
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