Mirror surface on PP??
Mirror surface on PP??
(OP)
Hi,
I have designed a plastiv box in PP that I want a mirror surface on. I have some thought on how to do it but need some advise on the different methods that I am thinking of.
The size of the mirror area is 80*45mm. The area is recessed .3mm into the box.
1: I have seen logotypes on plastic that is made in crome, can a mirror be created that way?
2: I have heard that there are thin aluminum films with an adhesive on it. Could that work?
3: Is there a painting method that could work?
4: Any suggestion is welcomed!
Thanks,
Roger
I have designed a plastiv box in PP that I want a mirror surface on. I have some thought on how to do it but need some advise on the different methods that I am thinking of.
The size of the mirror area is 80*45mm. The area is recessed .3mm into the box.
1: I have seen logotypes on plastic that is made in crome, can a mirror be created that way?
2: I have heard that there are thin aluminum films with an adhesive on it. Could that work?
3: Is there a painting method that could work?
4: Any suggestion is welcomed!
Thanks,
Roger






RE: Mirror surface on PP??
RE: Mirror surface on PP??
The part is donw with injection molding. It is quite inexpensive $.30 so the mirror must be very inexpensive to make.
Do you have more information that I can read about vapor deposit metals? Is it expensive? The box will be somewhat flexible will the mirror surface be able to flex with it?
Applied film, will it stick to PP?
Thanks for your input.
Roger
RE: Mirror surface on PP??
RE: Mirror surface on PP??
Thanks for your reply and help.
I am actually in Sweden but the product will be manufactured in Taiwan dut to the high labor cost here in Sweden.
I estimate the annual production to 50.000 units. (Hard to say since it is a new product for the market).
Yes people will use this mirror to look at themselves, putting in contactlenses.
Do you have more information about the "vacuum metallized mylar" method? Can I read about it on the internet?
Thanks,
Roger
RE: Mirror surface on PP??
Is a metallized mylar mirror put in the mold so it is molded into the product or is it put on the product with some sort of adhesive?
I can find companies that has metallized polyester but not that many that has mylar, what is the difference?
Roger
RE: Mirror surface on PP??