Shiny - Black plastic that is vacum foldable?

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Shiny - Black plastic that is vacum foldable?

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Anyone know the type of plastic which is vaccum foldable, and is shiny such as that of bens PS3 laptop, or a PSP or PS3 :)?

I would also like to vaccum fold it.

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yeah check the sticky

just buy black plastic instead of white :)
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Post by woox »

But will it be shiny and reflective like this :

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Post by Ben Cebhrem »

That looks like a layer of clear acrylic to me.
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Post by woox »

Even around the curves?

Just curious is the thinnest thickness of acrlyic vacumfoldable?
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Post by Air Norv »

That looks metallic to me, however... For the shiny look, ABS plastic is the way to go.
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just put some glossy clear coat on it if you dont think it is shiny enough :)
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I want it to look professional as possible :/
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Can you recommend me glossy clear coat that is usable on Polystyrene ?
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minwax spray on is what I use
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