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djtrickdog · Newbie Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 11

what is the plastic's main purpose? is it like a bathroom wall tile or something? insallation or something? just curious, might help where to find it

Plasticman · Expert Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 109

You can find HIPS or Styrene as its also called at any plastics supply house. Its a very common plastic used for signage and also I have just seen it being used on a home improvement show as a wall paneling for a basement. It has many uses...and usually comes in black or white...[/i]

Solo · Novice Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 35 Location: New Jersey

I think it is also commonly used for plastic milk cartons, but could be wrong.
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TK 109 · Guru Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 712 Location: Galena, Ohio

dont forget styrofoam, which is the peanut stuff, etc.
and napalm uses the stuff, too, actually Sad

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cod · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject:

Coke bottles are made of PET, I believe, whereas 'PETG' is a modified version of pet(added glycol molecule ?), which we can use more effectively for thermoforming. This is why I was considering whether you could make your own PETG from recycled clear plastic bottles, by adding some sort of polymer. The hard part would be actually making into sheets I guess.
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Plasticman · Expert Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 109

I think oil quarts are HDPE just like the original Stormtrooper helmets Smile

That gives you an idea how flexible the originals were really. Styrene and ABS are much harder than HDPE and tear easliy too! HDPE doesnt hold paint well, but according to the plpastic supply house I go to it can be chemicaly etched to hold paint.

jegner · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 1:43 pm Post subject:

HDPE is something I want to try with my trooper armor. I need a stunt suit, something that can really take a beating. HIPS works fine, and ABS is great, but for what I need, really thin and flexible, HDPE seems the way to go. Anyone try that before?

Jim

djtrickdog · Newbie Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 11

cool! i just found one HELL of an easy cheap way to find plastic! its called YELLOW PAGES! (duh). theres soo many plastic places around here, i never even seen them!

sethb6025 · Novice Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 46 Location: York, PA

Thats cool, sadly there is one place within 20 miles that handles sheet plastic. They are a little steep & the last time I got something it was supposed to be .060 & it was .040. Thankfully I have a cool friend with a GE Polymershapes account and a nice new garage with a nice table in it. Wink