This is great. All the plastic companies say you need map gas. You just did it with a butane torch, which all the plastic manufacturers say does not get hot enough....
Hello, here's why we suggest MAP Gas, though it is not a requirement *Higher Temperature: MAP gas burns hotter than butane, allowing for a more efficient and effective melting of the acrylic edge. This results in a smoother, more polished finish. *Controlled Flame: MAP gas typically produces a more focused and stable flame compared to butane. This control is crucial for achieving a consistent and even polish. * Faster Polishing: Due to its higher temperature and controlled flame, MAP gas can often polish acrylic edges more quickly than butane.
Not very well. You might be able to melt the edge with a butane lighter, but it would be very hard to control, and very challenging to get a good looking result.
@@wwfera00 Yes. We actually have another video about that. (scratch removal) A hand rubbed compound like Novus will give the edge some polish, but not like the high polish you'd get from flame polishing or a buffing wheel.
Cool video 👍🏻
This is great. All the plastic companies say you need map gas. You just did it with a butane torch, which all the plastic manufacturers say does not get hot enough....
Propane is fine. You just need good burner.
Hello, here's why we suggest MAP Gas, though it is not a requirement
*Higher Temperature: MAP gas burns hotter than butane, allowing for a more efficient and effective melting of the acrylic edge. This results in a smoother, more polished finish.
*Controlled Flame: MAP gas typically produces a more focused and stable flame compared to butane. This control is crucial for achieving a consistent and even polish.
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Faster Polishing: Due to its higher temperature and controlled flame, MAP gas can often polish acrylic edges more quickly than butane.
What brand and model is that torch?... thank you!
Why not start with corners?
would a lighter work too?
Not very well. You might be able to melt the edge with a butane lighter, but it would be very hard to control, and very challenging to get a good looking result.
@@modelmakers33 what about the Novus polishing 1, 2, 3 step product?
@@wwfera00 Yes. We actually have another video about that. (scratch removal) A hand rubbed compound like Novus will give the edge some polish, but not like the high polish you'd get from flame polishing or a buffing wheel.
Hey how can I buy the flame polishing machine please?
It's a petty basic butane torch