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metalizing polycarbonate...

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I have been commissioned to build a tesla gun from Warehouse 13. Instead of using machined aluminum for the frame, I am going with polycarbonate. The client wants this to be a "hero prop." So, it will need to be able to hold up to scrutiny and be durable.

Question - what would be the best way to metalize this? I am thinking Alclad and Future. Any other thoughts?

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I'd go with Alclad II - the R/C car crowd has been using polycarb shells over their car bodies for a long time, and Alclad's even got instructions (at the bottom of this link) on how to apply:

http://alclad2.com/how-to/
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It has to be durable, as in people are going to be putting their grubby hands all over it and playing with it? If there's any way you can put a 2-part automotive urethane clear coat on it, I'd suggest you do it. There are 2-pack aerosol cans available that cost about $20 that will do the trick. It's much more durable than Future.
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