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GrimJosef · 26th Nov 2017, 5:41 pm

Don't try acetone on acrylic (Perspex). It will craze the surface. Tensol https://www.amazon.co.uk/12-Acrylic-.../dp/B01MF90AFS is the stuff developed by ICI to do the job. After enough practice it's possible get an invisible join. Much easier to use is the Simplex Rapid I mentioned in the other thread. But it leaves a bead along the join and is unlikely to look pretty.

Cheers,

GJ

26th Nov 2017, 5:41 pm	#4
GrimJosef Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 4,311	Re: Joining polycarbonate /Perspex panels to make a case? Don't try acetone on acrylic (Perspex). It will craze the surface. Tensol https://www.amazon.co.uk/12-Acrylic-.../dp/B01MF90AFS is the stuff developed by ICI to do the job. After enough practice it's possible get an invisible join. Much easier to use is the Simplex Rapid I mentioned in the other thread. But it leaves a bead along the join and is unlikely to look pretty. Cheers, GJ __________________ http://www.ampregen.com