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freefallillusion1 Elite user Cincinnati, OH 446 Posts |
I'm building an illusion which utilizes a 4x8 sheet of plexiglass/lexan/"insert type of plastic here". It's different from the girl thru glass, but shares a common problem. It seems to me that, when the glass makes "the move" over and over, through lots of performances, that it would start to show wear at the top edge, spoiling the illusion. Has anyone here come up with a solution to this? I could build the frame so that it's padded, but even that would act as an abrasive over time. And, with lexan, plexi, or any of the known plastics, there are none that are totally scratch/scuff proof. Thanks for all responses!
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Padding with a non-abrasive material will help. I'd imagine that a periodic polishing would keep everything spiffy! Eliminate small surface scratches before they become deep.
~michael baker
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
The new non-abrasive cloth may be a solution. They make dust cloths with this material. It is called Micro Fiber. Just a suggestion.
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magicjohn2278 Special user Isle of Man UK 544 Posts |
Spacers? - Just a thought!
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raywitko Special user western Pa 527 Posts |
The girl through mirrors that I make is lined with felt. That seems to work. You could always try nylon tape in the side channels. http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=......n%20tape
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Herr Brian Tabor Special user Oklahoma City 729 Posts |
Perhaps applying spray-on silicone lubricant (sprays on, but dries) where necessary could help?
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AmazingEARL Veteran user Tennessee, USA 350 Posts |
You're thinking about it backwards.
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makeupguy Inner circle 1411 Posts |
Earl has it correct.. if you want nothing to scratch.. you have to keep anything from touching it..
Bolt the nylon or guides ONTO the glass.. and keep just a bit of space between the glass and the frame. |
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