When getting braces, how much extra on average does it cost to get the clear acrylics vs. regular metal ones

I might have to get braces...but they will look horrible on me...so I want to know how much the acrylic clear ones would be compared to the regular metal ones


How much more would the acrylics cost on average?When getting braces, how much extra on average does it cost to get the clear acrylics vs. regular metal ones
a better choice then acrylic would be ceramic





its about 300 more i got metal on the bottom row and ceramic on top and honestly lots of people dont even notice that i have braces!





EDIT: another advantage of ceramic is that although it's clear, it doesn't stain!When getting braces, how much extra on average does it cost to get the clear acrylics vs. regular metal ones
my orthodontist costs like 500 - 1000 more. Depending on how your teeth are you might have to get normal braces before. Like they wouldn't give me the clear ones because of the way my teeth are. I thought i would look terrible with braces and i just got mine on and really theyre not that bad i can tell you that.
im getting silver because they dont turn a gross color like clear but were i went it cost 600 dollars more but it depends on where u go i went to Arkansa
We don't charge extra in my office anymore, but it used to be about $500.00 more.

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What is a good clear coat for a 1/48 scale airplane painted in acrylics?

Painted several 1/48 model airplanes in flat acrylic paints, mostly Testors Acryl and Tamiya paints, and need to get a flat or satin clear coat on top.What is a good clear coat for a 1/48 scale airplane painted in acrylics?
For that purpose I would use concept 20/20 made by PPG

Is the deluxe acrylic with sealer coat and polyurethane clear coat good for a paint job?

I see two auto body shops advertising these paints and clear coat deals in the newspaper and was wondering if these were good stuff for the low price. They are asking about $299-$349 for the paint, sealer, and polyurethane clear coat. And the $299 deal comes with a 4 year guarantee. I am just looking for something to freshen up my car and not going for a custom,show car paint job. I am also planning to sand and primer it myself or should I just let them spray it? (My car is white)Is the deluxe acrylic with sealer coat and polyurethane clear coat good for a paint job?
Is Deluxe the brand or just a description. It sounds very cheap. With paint, you really get what you pay for.





If you are just wanting a average white paint job, I would go to a auto paint store and get an acrylic enamel white paint. You should be able to get a gallon of paint with reducer and harder for $200 - $250. If you are just repainting (no body work) and your old paint is not peeling then you shouldn't have to use primer or sealer. Just wet sand with 400 grit and paint right over the old paint. With acrylic enamel you don't have to mess with a clearcoat.Is the deluxe acrylic with sealer coat and polyurethane clear coat good for a paint job?
I hate ';clear coat';


It fades, peels, and cracks.





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Clear coat just make crappy paint less crappy looking.





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White paint. Oh Jeeze....DON'T CLEAR COAT WHITE PAINT!
. Sanding and primering yourself is a good idea.

What clear solid surface can I peel acrylic paint off! I have used shipping plastic, need a solid sheet?

I am making paintings (fine art) that can be painted and lifted like large decals. I have used 6 mil shipping plastic, This works great, but is hell to format and non-permanent. I need to identify and locate a more stable substitute. (Clear plastic sheeting; large solid sheets that watersoluble paint will peel off of.)





I would think the same thing tupperware is made of (polypropylene), but cannot find it in flat clear sheets. Does anyone know what the clear painters pallettes are made of (melamine?) and if it is sold in sheets to the public?





I have been trying to put a finger on this for over 2 years--any help or leads out there?





thanxWhat clear solid surface can I peel acrylic paint off! I have used shipping plastic, need a solid sheet?
Poly carbon Lexan would work well. My husband was the plant manager for a place that made clear bottom kayaks and that it what they used. It comes in different thicknesses and is bulletproof. One of my hubby's fav tests for the buyer was to take a 12 lb sledgehammer and beat on the kayak to show how strong it was. It is also very lightweight. The whole kayak only weighed 38 lbs. I did the graphics on them and the acrylic should peel off nicely. If you would like more info go to my profile and e-mail me. Good luck!What clear solid surface can I peel acrylic paint off! I have used shipping plastic, need a solid sheet?
try some of your local sign painters. They have a lot of strange plastic sheets that they do signs on. I buy one type that you can stick to a car window and remove. I put signs on them so I can remove and reapply. That might even work. You could adhere it to a piece of glass ...do your paint application....let it dry and then remove.





Mylar from an art supply might work...
get a sheet of glass my friend and tape the edges in a good duct tape-also you can go to a plastics store and buy sheets of acrylic. Different thickness', different prices of course-buy something small-you can also go to crafts stores to buy pre-cut to use instead of glass in frames-check it out, I bet it will work. Worth a couple $$ to know-
Glass is good. Prepare the surface with a undiluted liquid soap wash and let that dry. Across that you do a quick layer of medium or any color you want. Quick is the key as you don't want to mix it with the soap to much. Let it all dry and do your thing.





It isn't the read-made solution you were looking for but this works very well.
Check out Home Depot or Lowes if you have one around. Plenty of things there.

HELP....I JUST PAINTED MY TRUCK WITH ACRYLIC ENAMEL, IT IS EXTREMELY ORANGE PEELED..CAN I WET SAND AND CLEAR?

WONDERING IF I CAN WET SAND AND APPLY CLEAR COAT.HELP....I JUST PAINTED MY TRUCK WITH ACRYLIC ENAMEL, IT IS EXTREMELY ORANGE PEELED..CAN I WET SAND AND CLEAR?
You can do what ever you want, but if you simply sand and clear coat, you'll have orange peal under clear coat...probably not the look you were going for.





Simply put, you screwed up the surface preparation or application of the paint. Time to strip and do it right.HELP....I JUST PAINTED MY TRUCK WITH ACRYLIC ENAMEL, IT IS EXTREMELY ORANGE PEELED..CAN I WET SAND AND CLEAR?
Yes,you can do that.The simplest and safest way to make it right would be to water sand it smooth with 400 grit.Then respray it with the color again.This time use a quality slower drying reducer and more of it.Spray at a higher pressure and apply a couple thin wet coats.
wet sand and then buff with fine rubbing compound to restore the gloss. acrylic enamel is not intended to have clear on it

Im looking for a clear nail tip that you put acrylic under so the tip top stays smooth - where can i find this

I recommend Sally Beauty Supply - I also like to use clear tips and they have a good selection.Im looking for a clear nail tip that you put acrylic under so the tip top stays smooth - where can i find this
Check out your local wal-mart. They have acrylic kits that you can do yourself.Im looking for a clear nail tip that you put acrylic under so the tip top stays smooth - where can i find this
HUGH?
Sally Beauty Supply.
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What is a good clear coat for a 1/48 scale airplane painted in acrylics?

Painted several 1/48 model airplanes in flat acrylic paints, mostly Testors Acryl and Tamiya paints, and need to get a flat or satin clear coat on top.What is a good clear coat for a 1/48 scale airplane painted in acrylics?
For that purpose I would use concept 20/20 made by PPG

Acrylic Nails... White Tips or clear?

Last time i got acrylic nails they used a white tip. my friend gets the white painted on. which one is better?


Thanks!!Acrylic Nails... White Tips or clear?
The white tips will look good at first but once they grow out, or if you break one, they don't look so great. I would stay with the clear.Acrylic Nails... White Tips or clear?
Tips or Painting the white on, it's not done right. The right way is White Acrylic %26amp; Pink Acrylic. They put the white on first then they put the pink on. Nails Set, only put Clear Nail polish on. Salons %26amp; Spa's do them. They cost a little more, but you fill them once a month.

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White tip grows out %26amp; looks goofy. Go with clear.
Just get the pink and white full set next time. They look better and the white tip does not turn yellow. It is a little more for the pink and white but is very worth it.
When I get acrylic nails put on I always get the white tip! I had the white painted once and within a few days it started to chip and look terrible.
White tips are classy - pink tips are youthful and more demure.
i think if the white is painted on, it looks more natural than if the white is already there.

Clear, drink-safe sealant for acrylic?

I'm going to be building a model of a cup I designed out of stacked, lasercut acrylic pieces (I'm taking a SolidWorks model, slicing it horizontally, and building the cup from those slices). Ideally, this cup will be actually useable, which would require that the acrylic be somehow sealed in a way that is both watertight and non-toxic.





I have had experience with using acrylic solvent to create strong bonds between pieces, and I think that I could make it watertight if I'm careful- but are there any toxic chemicals still present after the stuff dries?





The other way I've thought of is to use aquarium-grade silicon, since that is reasonably clear and is both watertight and nontoxic- but it's also very thick, and a thinner formula would be far better suited for my purposes.





Has anyone used one of these methods before? Does anyone know of any sealants that fit my needs?





Thanks for any help you can give.Clear, drink-safe sealant for acrylic?
Call the mfg of the adhesive you want to use.





Check out Alibre, you should be able to get a free copy for home use and import your .step file from the class.

I have acrylic nails and have the two tone look going, however I want to make them all clear how do I do this?

Next time you have them done, ask for just a regular french manicure for the most natural look.I have acrylic nails and have the two tone look going, however I want to make them all clear how do I do this?
not sure but can always ask the next time you go to the nail salon

Does a mural on a wall painted with acrylics need some kind of clear coat?

I am painting a mural on my daughter's wall with acrylic paints. Should I put some kind of clear protectant on it to keep it from being scraped off?Does a mural on a wall painted with acrylics need some kind of clear coat?
i always ';shallac'; every piece of work i do.


shallac it pretty much just a clear coat that comes in a spray can, its affordable and you can get it at any art store, it doesn't ruin the painting at all, it just makes it a little shiny


hope that helps! (-:Does a mural on a wall painted with acrylics need some kind of clear coat?
The problem with shellac it can yellow the colors





I use a water based polyurethane with UV protection in a matte finish-- ( Sikkens) so no shine





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No, but you will need to prime it if you ever decide to paint over it.

Clear, drink-safe sealant for acrylic?

I'm going to be building a model of a cup I designed out of stacked, lasercut acrylic pieces (I'm taking a SolidWorks model, slicing it horizontally, and building the cup from those slices). Ideally, this cup will be actually useable, which would require that the acrylic be somehow sealed in a way that is both watertight and non-toxic.





I have had experience with using acrylic solvent to create strong bonds between pieces, and I think that I could make it watertight if I'm careful- but are there any toxic chemicals still present after the stuff dries?





The other way I've thought of is to use aquarium-grade silicon, since that is reasonably clear and is both watertight and nontoxic- but it's also very thick, and a thinner formula would be far better suited for my purposes.





Has anyone used one of these methods before? Does anyone know of any sealants that fit my needs?





Thanks for any help you can give.Clear, drink-safe sealant for acrylic?
Call the mfg of the adhesive you want to use.





Check out Alibre, you should be able to get a free copy for home use and import your .step file from the class.

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I have acrylic nails and have the two tone look going, however I want to make them all clear how do I do this?

Next time you have them done, ask for just a regular french manicure for the most natural look.I have acrylic nails and have the two tone look going, however I want to make them all clear how do I do this?
not sure but can always ask the next time you go to the nail salon

Does a mural on a wall painted with acrylics need some kind of clear coat?

I am painting a mural on my daughter's wall with acrylic paints. Should I put some kind of clear protectant on it to keep it from being scraped off?Does a mural on a wall painted with acrylics need some kind of clear coat?
i always ';shallac'; every piece of work i do.


shallac it pretty much just a clear coat that comes in a spray can, its affordable and you can get it at any art store, it doesn't ruin the painting at all, it just makes it a little shiny


hope that helps! (-:Does a mural on a wall painted with acrylics need some kind of clear coat?
The problem with shellac it can yellow the colors





I use a water based polyurethane with UV protection in a matte finish-- ( Sikkens) so no shine





http://www.AliciaTappDesigns.com


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No, but you will need to prime it if you ever decide to paint over it.

Before I do an oil, I layer two coats of gesso, white, and then acrylic paint mixed with clear matte gel-paste

I suggest you use only two coats of gesso first one thinned down to soak into the canvas then a medium coat to finish let dry before painting -- your finished painting will be longer lasting and have higher appeal.Before I do an oil, I layer two coats of gesso, white, and then acrylic paint mixed with clear matte gel-paste
when using oils you need to size the canvas/support before the gesso. if you dont the oil may sink into the weave and cause it to rot at some later date. you need to get some caesin size, bone glue size or rabbit skin glue size. try your local hardware store or order some online at www.greatart.co.ukBefore I do an oil, I layer two coats of gesso, white, and then acrylic paint mixed with clear matte gel-paste
Don't use the acrylic paint with oil paint or your painting will crack it about a year. The gesso should be sufficient. Maybe more than two coats though. Gesso is meant to be a primer for everything. That's all you need.
no need for acrylic paint 2 coats of gesso is enought u use acrylic colored if u want to do a colored base only

Do i need some type of clear coat on acrylic paint?

I am painting ornaments made out of clay. I got them form a arts and crafts store. They were just plain white clay, and I am painting them with acrylic paint, but i noticed that the clay can scrape away. Is there any type of top coat I should be using?Do i need some type of clear coat on acrylic paint?
Yes, it is always best to seal your work with polyurethane (glossy or satin finish). I do that to all my art work (paintings, slates, crafts, etc.). Polyurethane can be applied with a brush or can be sprayed on (available in convenient spray cans). It not only protects the finish of your work but it also deepens and brightens the colors and gives your artwork more depth.Do i need some type of clear coat on acrylic paint?
Thank you for honoring me with your choice!

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i would use clear coat but you have to spray it on with a spray gun(for my guitar at least)

Is it possible to use gel stain on top of acrylic lacquer clear coat?

I would like to know the feasibility of using a gel stain on top of an acrylic lacquer clear coat. I have a piece of furniture made of pine with an acrylic lacquer clear coat and would like to stain the piece a different color. It isn't worth it to strip the piece, so I only want to know about coatings which could be applied over the acrylic lacquer (if any).





If a stain is possible, then what would be a suitable topcoat to seal in the stain? More acrylic lacquer?Is it possible to use gel stain on top of acrylic lacquer clear coat?
Look for something like what we used to call a ';varnish stain.'; You will have to scratch the surface a bit, but that should add the color that you want. Stain will not penetrate through the wood if it is sealed and laquer will seal it.Is it possible to use gel stain on top of acrylic lacquer clear coat?
no it won't work
you can't stain lacquer clear coat, you have to stain the wood
The stain has to soak in to the wood. The lacquer clear coat would prevent this. You must strip the piece prior to applying the gel stain.





As for a top coat acrylic lacquer is easy to apply and dries fast so you can apply several coats in one day. It is not as water resistant or as durable as polyurethane or urethane.

Is it OK to use an Acrylic Lacquer Clear coat over a Urethane Base Coat? Or will it lift/peel/bubble?

I had to get a different hood and bumper after having a little accident. The car is red and the hood and bumper are white. I need to sand down the parts and paint them. The website I am going to get my paint from it http://www.automotivetouchup.com and I guess it is ok to use lacquer over urethane...because that is all they have. But can anyone tell me if that is REALLY ok or not? if you can help me out...thanks a lot.Is it OK to use an Acrylic Lacquer Clear coat over a Urethane Base Coat? Or will it lift/peel/bubble?
Lacquer clear works great over urethane base coat.We tried that as an emergency while working on used cars years ago.It gave excellent results and lasts as well as anything else.We still do that at times because the lacquer clear,when wet sanded and highly polished,looks and lasts great.It's also much cheaper.Is it OK to use an Acrylic Lacquer Clear coat over a Urethane Base Coat? Or will it lift/peel/bubble?
lacquer paint is not compatible with urethane paint. period.
call dupont

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I am looking for a quick drying clear glue for a project that I can use in place of slower drying acrylic med.

this is for a scrapbook page that is a little more artsy than I usually do. If I am to teach this in 2 hours I really need a clear fast drying glue. ThanksI am looking for a quick drying clear glue for a project that I can use in place of slower drying acrylic med.
Use Omc Dark slipper Glue. It works.I am looking for a quick drying clear glue for a project that I can use in place of slower drying acrylic med.
how about supper glue,it is realy good on anything.
Try Tackie Glue. You can purchase at craft stores.
the glue you should use is called E600 they have it at any ';Micheals Arts and Crafts'; store.





You can use on just about anything, drys clear and fast.

Clear Holes in Acrylic?

Hey all,





I have just drilled holes in the sides of my acrylic for the leds in my ftir touch screen attempt, but the insides of the holes are pretty opaque, and don't transmit much light. How can I make the acrylic clear inside those holes? I've tried adhesive sandpaper around a dowel, spinning in the drill, like a getto dremel, to no avail. Ideas?





Thanks!





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P.S. not strictly engineering, I realize, but this is the closest category I could find...Clear Holes in Acrylic?
Polishing is a process of using progressively finer grits. First start with something a little coarse (100 or 200 grit) and then halve the grit at each step (200 -%26gt; 400 -%26gt; 800 -%26gt; 1600). Above 800 or 1600 grit, you will be using a polishing paste, not a paper. To use the paste, you apply it directly to the tool, or to a fine cloth.





The holes are probably small, so bending paper around a stick probably won't work too well. You may just have to start with the coarsest paste you can find.





Since these are holes, you may end up burnishing them with a brass or glass rod. Burnishing is different from polishing, in that it uses pressure to smooth down minor rough spots. But the surface needs to be almost smooth to start with.





Another thing you might try are these CD/glasses repair kits. A few of them are acrylic resin, but most are actually a liquid wax with a refractive index close to acrylic. They usually make a very smooth surface. Many of these kits are 2-step. The first being a medium polishing compound, and the second being the wax.





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Using acetone to polish acrylic is called ';solvent polishing';. There is also a polishing method that uses heat called ';heat polishing';. Both of these polishing methods impair the structural stability of acrylic and can lead to crazing, which is the fracturing of the acrylic starting near the polished point or edge.





Also, what they didn't tell you in ';How It's Made'; is that the acetone bath is actually a saturated solution of polymethylacrylate in acetone. It doesn't polish the handle, as much as it leaves behind a smooth film of new acrylic when it dries. Then again, I guess they could have been straight up solvent polishing the handles. I have certainly used cheap acrylic screwdrivers that started fracturing for no apparent reason.Clear Holes in Acrylic?
Acetone on a q-tip will melt the whiteness from the hole leaving it water clear and shiny. This will be a lot easier than trying to polish the hole until it is shiny. I saw this done on the show How it's Made. Screwdriver handles made of acrylic were being dipped in acetone to restore the clearness and gloss after a turning process made the outer surface white.





Edit: Wow, someones insecure about their answer! If you want the ten points so bad, fine, you can have them. All I ask Legs is that you try my suggestion on a scrap and see what you think before you waste a bunch of time and money.