Where to find acrylic display cases etc

bwatt72 on 04/04/2017 - 13:34

I have an item thats been signed by celebrity's on a mirror finish item and i would not mind making it at least dust free.

I was looking at acrylic display cases but the size im after is pretty expensive.
Im looking at 46cm (l) x 20cm (w) x 12 cm (h).

Anyone know where i can pick these up cheap.
Im trying to not spend too much on one of these.
Or what else could i use?

I have some display cabinets from ikea detolf which are not big enough and billy bookcases which im running out of space to add more.
Im worried that if the item gets very dusty without any protection that if i try to clean the dust off the signed mirror part i may rub it off.

Also while on the subject im looking for cheap cases for 1/18 diecast hot wheel elite cars like ghostbusters etc which i think are like 12" long bigger than the average 1/18 cars.
I had purchased detolfs for this but had to use them for other things.
Thanks.

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  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2017 - 13:57
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  • sbot on 04/04/2017 - 14:13

    If you want to make sure you can get dust off without removing the autograph, get some static dust sheets. They pick up dust without you needing to apply much force. Pledge grab-it is one brand I've used.

    • bwatt72 on 04/04/2017 - 17:51

      I take whatever you have its not in a dust proof case? I have never heard of this but will google it when i get chance.
      I take it will not affect the signing on the item?
      So are you saying if i used this then no need to get a display case?
      As really want to make sure signing is not rubbed off if gets dusty.

      • sbot on 05/04/2017 - 08:58

        I can't guarantee, but if the surface is something smooth and easy to gently wipe without having to force the cloth into nooks and crannies, static dust sheets might help. Make sure you dust often so don't let the dust get built up which would probably make it more difficult to remove.

        In the long term an acrylic case is probably going to be better and require less effort to maintain - but have a try of dust sheets in the meantime while the item is unprotected to keep it from getting built up dust.

  • Cheaplikethebird on 04/04/2017 - 15:28

    Just be aware that a lot of the cheaper acrylic cases that are sold are just 6 pieces of acrylic with little tabs cut out on each end that slots together. They are a real pain to put together and will fall apart if bumped which also makes them virtually impossible to clean.

    • bwatt72 on 04/04/2017 - 17:54

      I have noticed a lot of them are like this, i thought maybe for ease of shipping why they made them in several parts. So they are no good as one i seen in size i needed was not cheap at all.

  • pjetson on 04/04/2017 - 15:38

    There are plenty of plastics suppliers around who can supply custom cut acrylic sheet. Why don't you call some local companies and see if they can create a sealed box (with an open bottom) for you? I'm not sure what the cost would be, maybe you can report back?

    A quick google turns up companies like:

    http://www.cutoutplastics.com.au/
    http://plasticsheets.com.au/
    http://www.plasticwholesale.com.au

    • bwatt72 on 04/04/2017 - 18:14

      Thanks but i think most of these just sell the sheets? But never thought of getting one made but have a feeling it maybe more expensive.

      • pjetson on 05/04/2017 - 07:57

        but i think most of these just sell the sheets?

        No, many plastics companies can also glue the sheets together into whatever sort of creation you want.

        maybe more expensive

        I don't know what price is "more expensive" for you, but the only way to find out the answer is to ask!

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