Title: Bottle door glass - v81
Post by: Bob K on May 28, 2004, 07:21:52 am
I restored a V81 years ago and it looks great with the exception of the bottle door plexi-glass, which is scuffed and marked up.
It sort of takes away from the overall appearance a bit, especially when the bottle door light is on.
Any tips on polishing up the plexi-glass?
Thanks, Bob
It sort of takes away from the overall appearance a bit, especially when the bottle door light is on.
Any tips on polishing up the plexi-glass?
Thanks, Bob
Title: Bottle door glass - v81
Post by: johnieG on May 28, 2004, 07:58:30 am
I'd just replace it, it's easy enough, & I'd replace the plexiglass with real glass, then it won't get as scratched up.
Title: Bottle door glass - v81
Post by: MoonDawg on May 28, 2004, 10:19:40 am
You will find that real glass is also much clearer than brand new plexiglass
Title: Bottle door glass - v81
Post by: Bob K on May 28, 2004, 11:44:52 am
What about the little hole in one of the sections? Is it necessary? 
Title: Bottle door glass - v81
Post by: johnieG on May 28, 2004, 02:37:45 pm
It's purpose is to prevent condensation forming between the inside & middle glass panes , & you can get a tile/mirror carbide drill at home depot that will allow you to add it, it looks like a spade tip, not a regular spiral drill! (ie: not the massonary type of carbide drill bits). it works nicely, you just have to drill slowly & apply very light pressure.
Title: Bottle door glass - v81
Post by: MoonDawg on May 29, 2004, 07:47:04 am
Great tip Johnnie. All these years I've been paying the glass shop to drill these holes for me.
Title: Bottle door glass - v81
Post by: glassbottlesrule on May 31, 2004, 11:40:52 am
Another thing is use some coolant for your bit. Make a little donut of glass sealant putty and put around area to be drilled. Next place a small amount of light weight oil(I use air-tool oil) inside donut. This will keep the bit cool and give a cleaner edge without as much chipage or a chance of running the glass.
Title: Bottle door glass - v81
Post by: glassbottlesrule on May 31, 2004, 11:42:39 am
Another idea although not as original is to have a glass shop fab a double or triple pane insulated glass unit to go into the door. This is the best looking solution and insulates much better.