We just curated a traveling exhibit in a mobile gallery and used plexiglass
extensively. All of the paintings were protected behind plexi. In the past
when we glued pieces of plexi together we used a specific type of glue which
bonds the plexi together. We bought it at the plastic store where we
purchased the plexi.  For this current exhibit I recently asked the owner of
the plastic shop how to best clean the plexi. He recommended a special
cleaner he distributes called "brilliantine." When I asked him for other
cleaning techniques in case we don't have this cleanser available he said
mild soap
and water using a 100% cotton cloth. NO alcohol or ammonia based products
(like Windex) and no poly or rayon rags (they scratch) ONLY 100% cotton.
I hope this helps,
Shari Davis
Creative Ways
Hands-On Exhibits and Educational Resources
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From: "Richard Barnes" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2001 5:19 PM
Subject: Working with Plexiglass


> Hello, list-members.  I'm fairly new to the list, although I have been
> "lurking" for a little while.  My wife is the artist of the family and I
am
> the builder/carpenter.  She has expressed a desire for some pieces to be
> framed behind Plexiglas, or perhaps to be encased in Plexiglas, similar to
> displays that we have seen in museums.  I am totally unfamiliar with the
> material, so I'll ask:  Would anyone like to share their expertise or
point
> me to a resource where I could learn about working with this material?
> Specifically, I am looking for advice/knowledge on cutting,
> smoothing/polishing edges and techniques for bonding pieces together.
> Thanks in advance.
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