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Old 15-06-2016
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Question Lexan source - help please !

Hi Guys,
Bought a vacuum former last weekend, have a mould already to try, but just can't find any Lexan / polycarbonate in the UK that's thin enough or cheap enough.
I need sheets that are at least 11" by 11", ideally 0.5mm thick and clear (for bodies).
Has anyone got any sources in the UK for this ? I've looked at all mayor polycarbonate suppliers online in the UK, and the're all too thick (the lexan, not the suppliers ).

Help appreciated ! Would appreciate advice on how to prep the lexan for forming too.

Thanks, Nige.
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Ebay is your friend:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-Lexa...dRMQ4MLKi2efnQ
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Thanks Charles, not sure how I missed that ! I've ordered some, but it is expensive ! £17 for 2 sheets the right size !
I hope there is somewhere cheaper I can find it from without having to wait for shipping from Chinese suppliers.
Thanks again.
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Pyramid display materials, they have a few branches around the UK.
Product code is FPETG251208
Comes as 2050x1250 x 800mic
They will cut it to your size and comes with film on both sides.
You will need this thickness as it will stretch during heating and ends up the correct thickness when formed.
A sheet of this will work out far cheaper than buying a couple at a time from eBay.
I always keep them warm and dry for a couple of days prior to forming.
You will need to remove any moisture otherwise you will end up with issues when forming.
Start at a low temperature and slowly increase to prevent any bubbles forming in the plastic.
Hope you enjoy your new venture mate.
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Excellent ! Thank you very much Maddy, appreciate the help and kind words !
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No problem mate.
If you get stuck finding phone numbers etc give me a shout and I'll will pass them on through a pm as my brother is a director at pyramid.
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We run Phat Bodies, and currently have around 200 sheets of polycarbonate on our shelves !!!

email me on phatproducts@googlemail.com if we can help
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Thanks also MrSpeedy !
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