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ET2SN · 06-10-22, 07:02 AM

Something that just showed up and looks very promising:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BU99K6E...roduct_details

These are 6" X 9" self stick mirrors made of Mylar and bonded to clear (rigid ) plastic.
There's a peel off backing on the glue side and another to protect the clear plastic from scratches.
The mirrors look like the real thing.

The only downside is the clear plastic is slightly thick (about 1 mm) but it gives a very accurate look for larger scale projects ( probably 1/18th scale at the smallest to 1/8th scale cars and bikes).

To use them, just transfer the pattern of your mirror to the sheet and cut it out using sharp scissors. The edge can then be sanded smooth and you can then use a black or green Sharpie pen or acrylic paint to add some extra detail. Very easy to handle besides the backing and protection sheets.

So, why is it a big deal? This stuff looks like a flat mirror, not some Mylar tape or chromed plastic.

You get a more pronounced 3D effect plus a fairly sharp mirror image. Like I said before, for larger scale projects this stuff is a no-brainer.

The "self stick" part is my only real concern. Its a tacky glue that may not hold up over time, but it can be removed carefully using salad oil and a rag.

A little expensive for what they are but at least you don't have to buy 20 square yards of material to get a 2 inch piece. The three 6" X 9" sheets should last a long time in your scratch building drawer.

Edit- They would also be great for building a custom display base.

06-10-22, 07:02 AM	#22
ET2SN ET2/SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,513 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Something that just showed up and looks very promising: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BU99K6E...roduct_details These are 6" X 9" self stick mirrors made of Mylar and bonded to clear (rigid ) plastic. There's a peel off backing on the glue side and another to protect the clear plastic from scratches. The mirrors look like the real thing. The only downside is the clear plastic is slightly thick (about 1 mm) but it gives a very accurate look for larger scale projects ( probably 1/18th scale at the smallest to 1/8th scale cars and bikes). To use them, just transfer the pattern of your mirror to the sheet and cut it out using sharp scissors. The edge can then be sanded smooth and you can then use a black or green Sharpie pen or acrylic paint to add some extra detail. Very easy to handle besides the backing and protection sheets. So, why is it a big deal? This stuff looks like a flat mirror, not some Mylar tape or chromed plastic. You get a more pronounced 3D effect plus a fairly sharp mirror image. Like I said before, for larger scale projects this stuff is a no-brainer. The "self stick" part is my only real concern. Its a tacky glue that may not hold up over time, but it can be removed carefully using salad oil and a rag. A little expensive for what they are but at least you don't have to buy 20 square yards of material to get a 2 inch piece. The three 6" X 9" sheets should last a long time in your scratch building drawer. Edit- They would also be great for building a custom display base. Last edited by ET2SN; 06-10-22 at 11:29 AM.