broken glass look

[JacobS]

Hey there, I've been wondering, how do you get a hole in plexiglass that looks like it was broken into a piece of actual glass, it needs to be at least mostly circular (it will be a fan hole) I was just wondering.

[Chel]

I dont really understand but you would probably need to etch into the plexi for the little crack looks that glass gets.

[JacobS]

the plexi might break like glass anyway but I'm asking if anyone knows how to cut a fanhole into plexi that looks like broken glass. I don't realy know how else to explain it

[tybrenis]

Just draw out your design on the plexiglass.

Use a jigsaw, dremel, or a bandsaw to cut it out. Then, use a dremel with an engraving bit to detail some lines that go from the corners to make it look like the plexi is cracked line glass.

[JacobS]

Thanks, I kind of figured thats how it would work, I just wanted to be sure that there wasn't some deep dark secret to pulling it off

[JacobS]

another "just-to-be-sure" post, is there any easier way to make a burnt look on metal than to airbrush it black?

just wundrin'

[Airbozo]

another "just-to-be-sure" post, is there any easier way to make a burnt look on metal than to airbrush it black?

just wundrin'


Paint the Base color(or no color), take it out in the driveway and take a torch to it until you get the look you want (don't hold it in one place too long). Clean the soot and clear coat it...

Or airbrush it.

Only ways that I've seen a good effect done. The first method can give some real cool dimension if done right.

[JacobS]

good idea. I didn't think about actually burning it...

any tips on carbon fiber

[tybrenis]

You could use carbon fiber vinyl. I have a sheet left over here that I have been trying to get rid of here on TBCS... Omega all ready bought one... will you be next?

It's a whole lot easier not to mention cheaper than actual CF.

[slaveofconvention]

Just a thought but... if you want a REALLY good broken glass look... get a piece of glass, put a clear adhesive layer either side of it - like a clear vinyl - smash the glass - plastic will hold it together - chip out the broken area you want, then sandwich it between two thin pieces of plexi - you can then cut the fanhole in the plexi but it'll be totally safe because its stuck with the vinyl and covered both sides.... bit of hassle, but it'll look awesome i think

[JacobS]

Just a thought but... if you want a REALLY good broken glass look... get a piece of glass, put a clear adhesive layer either side of it - like a clear vinyl - smash the glass - plastic will hold it together - chip out the broken area you want, then sandwich it between two thin pieces of plexi - you can then cut the fanhole in the plexi but it'll be totally safe because its stuck with the vinyl and covered both sides.... bit of hassle, but it'll look awesome i think
its kind of important for it to be plexi, but that would be awesome

what size is the CF vinyl do you have and how much would it be?
I need A LOT

but as far as I have found, the vinyl costs more than the actual CF

[tybrenis]

It's 24" x 15". It'd be like 7 bucks for the sheet.

I'll see if I can find you some more of it, though.

[JacobS]

24x15 is probably good and 7 bucks is a good price but I won't be able to by anything for a couple of week. My parents are out of town but I think thats what I'll do

thanks

[tybrenis]

24x15 is probably good and 7 bucks is a good price but I won't be able to by anything for a couple of week. My parents are out of town but I think thats what I'll do

thanks


No problem, I'll "reserve" it for you. Send me a PM when you need it, I'll get you a shipping quote and we'll set something up.

[JacobS]

ok, cool

[JacobS]

I sent you a PM

[tybrenis]

PM replied to.