Abs texture plastic sheet

[galantra]

I been searching to find a all black ABS textured plastic sheet 1/8 or less for about 36x36 it cost $50 or more just to get it shipped . Is there anywhere local? I’m in Fairfield county

 

[dansreef]

Years ago I bought some at Home Depot. Not sure if they still carry. I created a shroud for my office tank as the 2 Radions I have hanging over it produced a lot of light pollution.

 

[galantra]

Yeah, went to Home Depot even search online and they have acrylic sheets but not black

 

[Skydvr]

Check for local sign shops and acrylic fabricators. If those fail, there may be a local TAP Plastics or other wholesaler that has drops (offcuts) that are within the dimensions you are looking for.

 

[galantra]

I did my research there isn’t TAP wholesaler around here. And finding textured abs isn’t easy. I can buy glossy black acrylic sheet but isn’t what I was planning.

Might have to just give up and buy smaller size and the size I need; just wanted a neat look

 

[Useful_Idiot]

It is very thin but I bought a 36x24 sheet of Kydex on amazon for around $20 or $30. And it can be glued together with superglue if you don't mind a seam. It can be heated formed and keeps shape when cooled.

 

[lapin]

You can also search for FRP in black. Our PO does not carry black, only white, but can get black

 

[galantra]

It is very thin but I bought a 36x24 sheet of Kydex on amazon for around $20 or $30. And it can be glued together with superglue if you don't mind a seam. It can be heated formed and keeps shape when cooled.

Is Kydex textured?

 

[galantra]

You can also search for FRP in black. Our PO does not carry black, only white, but can get black

What is FRP?

 

[lapin]

Fiberglass reinforced panel.

 

[galantra]

Yeah, I looked and it was black foam sheets which isn’t safe for water use. Also was trying to avoid the glossy black look

 

[Useful_Idiot]

Is Kydex textured?

Yes it has a wrinkled surface on both sides. One side is matte the other gloss. The stuff I bought was thin enough to roll up.

 

[Triggreef]

Just a thought, but what about clear... and some limo black tint.

 

[galantra]

Just a thought, but what about clear... and some limo black tint.

Is that even safe? I actually was thinking that but isn’t the method of adding tint is using a soap like substance to place it on

 

[Triggreef]

Is that even safe? I actually was thinking that but isn’t the method of adding tint is using a soap like substance to place it on

Am I missing what the use is? I didn't think this was going in the water. If it is, then definitely don't do that lol. Adhesive on the tint would be worse than the soap.

 

[galantra]

Yea looking to add on to the bottom glass

 

[Triggreef]

I can buy glossy black acrylic sheet but isn’t what I was planning.

Anything wrong with that other than the glossy - ness? Why not just sand down with an orbital sander and the right grit to get the look your looking for?

 

[lapin]

Yea looking to add on to the bottom glass

Since its going in the tank I know what you need . Its called starboard. You want textured in black. Here are some examples
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V68EQLY/ref=biss_dp_t_asn
https://www.eplastics.com/sheets/hd...UV-Resistant-SEABOARDSEABOARDBLK0-250TEX54X96

 

[galantra]

Anything wrong with that other than the glossy - ness? Why not just sand down with an orbital sander and the right grit to get the look your looking for?

I’m actually looking to go bare bottom sps tank with a minimal rock work and some shrimps so having a slippery bottom isn’t gonna work and my stand is a open bottom. So all the light shines through.

 

[galantra]

Since its going in the tank I know what you need . Its called starboard. You want textured in black. Here are some examples
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V68EQLY/ref=biss_dp_t_asn
https://www.eplastics.com/sheets/hd...UV-Resistant-SEABOARDSEABOARDBLK0-250TEX54X96

Thanks, I did a quote from eplastics and for the cut I want shipping is the big cost upwards of $50