Do plastic washers really protect corners of playfield plastics?
(Topic ID: 334172)
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Houston, TX
Hi-jacking this thread. If anyone needs full, custom laser cut 1/16" acrylic plastic protectors for your game check out our shop or message me if we don't have them available. Not only do they prevent plastics breaking they can provide heat protection from incandescent bulbs.
Collingwood, ON
Yes! As long as the edge of the washer or protector is proud of the plastic you want to protect.
I cut out my own custom protectors using 1/16" clear polycarbonate... that stuff is almost bulletproof. I cut and drilled it using very aggressive blades and techniques and unlike plexiglass, it's nearly impossible to crack. It also sands and polishes nicely when done.
My original plan was to simply make washers out of 1/16" polycarbonate and next thing you know I am making patterns and doing full size protectors.
CPR sells them too if you’re ordering new plastics it’s easy to add to your order…
https://classicplayfields.com/shop/pinball-miscellaneous/petg-washers/
Quoted from roar:CPR sells them too if you’re ordering new plastics it’s easy to add to your order…
https://classicplayfields.com/shop/pinball-miscellaneous/petg-washers/
pinball life carries them as well.
Quoted from sparky672:Yes! As long as the edge of the washer or protector is proud of the plastic you want to protect.
Quoted from sparky672:I cut and drilled it using very aggressive blades and techniques
I'm quite proud, and very aggressive myself so I can relate to this! 
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