etched my window...now how do i protect it?

[Croton]

Hi guys.

i etched my acrylic window w/my dremel. it looks sweet! (i'll post up pics when i'm done w/it)

but now i want to protect it from scratches and stuff. is there some kind of clear coating i can apply to it to keep it protected?

thanks guys.

ning

 

[techfuzz]

I would think that plastic wrap might do the trick but I'm not sure... I'm still in the planning process for my plexiglass window/side panel.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

Why? I mean if you coat it, and the coating gets scratched, isn't that the same thing? (unless you can take the coating off)...I have a window and it doesn't get scratched...pic

 

[Croton]

matt,
yeah i know, but if i have a coating and it gets scratche,d i can buff it out and apply a new coating to the window.

 

[TonyG]

What about using some of that clear plastic that is stick on one side. It is used to protect papers, it is kinda like laminating a paper but does not require the heat or equipment to do it. That away you could just peel it off and put on a new piece if it gets scratched.

 

[asveepay]

I don't know if contact paper would be a great idea...it's a real pain in the ass to get off, leaves a lot of residue and because it is pretty flimsy, could possibly warp or bubble up if your case gets really hot.

I would suggest using an art spray, like the kind painters use to protect canvas once they're done. Krylon makes a clear acrylic spray, but if you dont' get even coverage then it might look crappy.

If you can find it, probably a sheet of static-cling plastic would work. And here i don't mean Glad Wrap, but like that rubberized stuff they make removable stickers out of. It's easy to cut, and easy to remove/reposition and it doesn't leave a residue.

Don't ask me where to find any tho