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Re: Polycarbonate/Plexiglass Ruling

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Originally Posted by GreyingJay View Post
The test I was taught (not sure how accurate) is to look into the cross section. If it's clear, it's acrylic. If it's dark, it's polycarbonate.
I have not heard that. It might be possible. They have different optical properties. Acrylic is "brighter". It might be something that a person regularly working with both can judge. I would be hesitant using that criteria as a relatively non expert.
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