Plexiglass/modder's mesh window

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Case Mod Guide by Mnpctech.com

Plexi window w/ Modders Mesh or Perforated Steel inlay

Supplies:
1/8" Clear Plexiglass Sheet (Home Depot)
ModdersMesh 12" x 12" (2, sheets)
Clearcoat (Laquer, Enamel or Polyurethane) or Paint it [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/JUSTIN/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif[/IMG]
SCOTCH brand Clear (double sided) Heavy Duty Mounting tape #4010
Respirator mask
Laquer Thinner
Rag
Rubber Gloves

Tools:
Exacto knife
Jigsaw w/ metal cutting blade
Hand file




Plain steel should a good coating of oil to prevent oxidation. We need to remove oil/dirt before clearcoating or painting.

Mask on



Fold and soak portion of rag with Laquer Thinner.





Check mesh after wiping for threads from rag before applying Clearcoat. If you can, blow out holes of any dirt w/compressed air. (Can of compressed air works good)


I had some 2 sq ft sheets of plexi lying about. I'll be cutting 2, 12" x 12" windows from these.



I taped 2, 24" x 24" plexi sheets together (around edge) so I can cut both at sametime.

I apply masking tape to outline cut and make scratch resistant pathway for jigsaw base.

Jigsaw: I'll use a metal cutting blade (18 - 20 TPI)

Go slowwww. Too fast, the plexi will melt and bond back together.



Once window is cut. Finish of any rough edges with fine cut hand file or sandpaper



Mounting Plexi & Modders Mesh

Scotch brand Heavy Duty clear tape #4010






Scotch HD Clear tape is very sticky. Imagine trying to cut strands of chewed gum with Scissors.. What works best is gently apply tape to scrap piece of steel or alum, cut w/ Exacto and peel it off.

12" strand






Cutting 4, 1/4" x 12" strips for window edges. You'll do this step 2 more times so you have 12, strips for installation



Peel it off



Apply to 1st piece of Plexi (remember we cut two 12" x 12" pieces)






Apply small pieces to inner sections of window.



Use Exacto to coax red backing to peel



All of your tape is exposed and ready for mounting. Line up your window and apply in place.



I'll use clean cotton towel or t-shirt as I hand press window in place. Avoid ugly finger prints!



Our window is in place. Now apply the 4 additional 1/4" x 12" strips of 3M clear tape





Last chance to CLEAN WINDOW of FINGERPRINTS




Remember we cut 2, 12" x 12" sheets of plexi. Again, I've applied 1/4" wide strands of 3M tape to edges

Drop your mesh onto 2nd plexi window



Press it on hard



Apply to panel window



Grab your towel again and press firmly around window edges.



Admire your clean work!