How does acrylic look different from polycarbonate?

recoilfx · Basic Member Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Location: Amherst, MA

im finally ordering a metal pad.... ordered one red octane and one tx-1000 from judysdeals... both are backordered :-(

i am wondering though, how does acrylic look different from polycarbonate, i dont want to be ripped off :-\

mtwieg · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2004 3:45 pm Post subject:

you shouldn't be able to tell the difference. polycarbonate is generally less durable than most acrylics tho.
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recoilfx · Basic Member Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Location: Amherst, MA

weaker??? isnt polycarbonate stronger than acrylic? i mean thats what everyones recommending...

RevenG-D · Trick Member Joined: 07 Nov 2004

eepiccolo · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2004 7:40 pm Post subject:

recoilfx · Basic Member Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Location: Amherst, MA

thanks eepiccolo... apparently the tx1000 is going to be shipped soon, i guess ill just have to wait to see how long it lasts... atleast ill have one pad to play with this vacation

coN · Basic Member Joined: 30 May 2003

Polycarbonate is very strong. Lexan is a polycarbonate plexi and is considered the most durable of thermoplastics. Polycarbonate sheets will take a beating where acrylic would easily crack.

Acrylic is generally considered the weakest form of plexi, used just for hobby use. Also, acrylic and polycarbonate look the same, the only difference is its durability.
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Uhhh... What?