Glass Polish 14017 Plastic & Acrylic Polishing Compound for Professional High-Gloss Micro Finishes - 50ml

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Keep your sander moving at all times to avoid heat build-up.As you work use a soft cotton cloth to remove debris to prevent any scratching.Acrylic starts to soften at 80 degrees, so it is important to keep it cool while you work. Water, water mist or soluble oils (oil in water emulsions) are good for this job. For more highly polished, shiny edges there are products you can use to help to give a lustrous finish. If you are considering using a such wax or paste be sure to use one that is suitable for acrylic, like Vuplex. Put your acrylic on a clean, lint-free surface – if it is a small piece of acrylic cover the area with paper towels.If it is a large piece, prop it against a wall or other surface. Water and other contaminates are repelled from the surface giving added protection. The residual film is also safe on food preparation surfaces.

Due to its durability and low profile, acrylic can be stored almost anywhere. There are a few things to keep in mind, though:Scraping is a good way to remove any machine marks or jagged edges from acrylic.It can be done with a razor blade or sharp scraping tool (a Stanley knife for example).

Acrylic is typically a glass substitute, as mentioned previously, and, as a material, it can often outperform glass. For example, acrylic is ten times stronger than glass, but only half the weight. It is more durable and shatterproof, meaning that it will not break into lots of sharp and small pieces like glass. That brings us to the end of this guide to caring for and maintaining your acrylic panels and sheets. As you can see, looking after the plastic is fairly easy and not particularly labour intensive.But how do you clean acrylic sheets or the acrylic products in your home? Follow these handy tips from plastic product providers, The Plastic People, and your acrylic furniture will continue to look like new for years to come!

Whether you opt for hot, soapy water or an acrylic cleaner, be gentle and only use light pressure as you wipe. Too much pressure can actually cause scratching. Use a dry soft cotton cloth to dry off the acrylic. Give it a little buff or polish with this cloth too.

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When cleaning or polishing your acrylic panels, you should use an anti-static spray and a cloth to neutralise any static build-up in the material. These cleaners are readily available online; look for brands such as Ambersil.