Hello everyone,
Which would be the best to make mirrors plexiglass or Lexan?

Also what is the best method to make it appear as a mirror. Paint the back with siver paint or paint the wood or what?

Ray

You should be able to buy acrylic mirrors at any acrylic plastics distributor.

Amos McCormick

I work at a glass shop and you can buy plexi mirrors. I have a mirror that is full body length that is like a fun house mirror. Only problem is that it scratches really easily, and you have to keep that in mind.

Roger

Thanks to the both of you for your time in answering my question. It has given me something to work with.

Ray

Making a plexi mirror is as simple as installing high quality reflective sun shield for your auto on it......with the highest reflectivity. Backing it in black close makes it regular -- no backing a one way mirror. (Got this information from the illustrious illusion builder Bill Smith who really knows his P&Qs and mirrors. GC

I've made custom mirrors from both plexiglas and regular glass. You need to find a specialist mirror company that can silver the mirrors. This is a very technical process involving depositing controlled amounts of material on the surface. I believe it is usually done in vacuum conditions. However you can create amazing effects with partially silvered mirrors that look transparent under certain lighting conditions and become mirrors with a change in lighting. these kinds of companies often make special mirrors for telescopes, etc. I found two such companies in the LA area when I need special mirrors.