Diffuse plexiglass??

[dfigravity]

Ok, so I'm going to pick up a case to make a HTPC and want to do a little minor modding...pretty much cut some designs into the sides and salp some colored plexi behind it. I'd like to "frost" the plexi and put a white CC behind it so that it has a soft glow to it...I'm assuming sandpaper is the best way, but I want to be sure before I go ruining a perfectly good piece of plexi! Any suggestions?

[tybrenis]

Besides a sandblaster, varying greats of progressive sanding is what'll do the trick best. Start with a low grade and work your way up, until you finally sand with something like 400 grit paper.

[NuKS]

I want to say that I've seen either in craft stores or in home depot some window overlays that make clear glass into a frosted opaque look, for like in bathrooms and stuff like that. It might be a bit easier, and if you don't like it, you can just remove it.

Here's some links I have found:
http://www.improvementscatalog.com/home/improvements/85412-semiopaque-window-cover.html
http://www.improvementscatalog.com/product/indoor+living/home+d-cor/windows/artscape+window+film.do?sortby=&asc=&page=
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&N=2984+5102&MID=9876&CNTKEY=misc/searchResults.jsp&cm_mmc=hd_goog-_-SearchRedo-_-D-59X-_-bid20790629-Window_Film

I hope this helps :)

[dfigravity]

one more question.... 1/8" or 1/4" ?? Dont want it to be too flimsy, but is
1/4" too thick?

[tybrenis]

For just a window behind metal or anything? 1/8" is totally fine. I used 1/4" to build my case because of it's rigidity, but unless you need it to hold a lot of weight than 1/8" is totally fine.

[dfigravity]

For just a window behind metal or anything? 1/8" is totally fine. I used 1/4" to build my case because of it's rigidity, but unless you need it to hold a lot of weight than 1/8" is totally fine.

awesome...thanks for the input guys! Just in case you haven't seen it, here is a link to a great site for all things plastic

http://www.delviesplastics.com/ACRYLIC%20SHEET.htmhttp://www.delviesplastics.com/ACRYLIC%20SHEET.htm

[Crimson Sky]

You can also get a can of Krylon Window Frosting paint. ;)

[dfigravity]

You can also get a can of Krylon Window Frosting paint. ;)

ahhh! Sneaky sneaky! I might give that a try too! Muchas gracias senor!

[Crimson Sky]

Yeah its great stuff. Cut yourself a stencil out of contact shelf paper, spray on the frosting, remove the vinyl and voila, instant etched look ;)

[dfigravity]

Yeah its great stuff. Cut yourself a stencil out of contact shelf paper, spray on the frosting, remove the vinyl and voila, instant etched look ;)

holy crap...I need to try this. Oh, and btw I bought your book the other day and it showed up in the mail today. And now I hate you because all I can think about it modding. :p Great book man!

[Crimson Sky]

Hey cool, glad you like it--I hope it will be dog-eared and used well :)