One of the nicest characteristics of acrylic is it's ability to have a clear transparent finish, but just like any other material, there's a few steps between a freshly cut piece of acrylic and one with a nice and transparent edge.
All our pickguards receive rounded beveled edges along with a rough sand, which we feel is a necessity when it comes to having a comfortable and natural looking pickguard. But in an effort to cut costs for our customers, we've decided to offer polished edges as an additional service to each of our built-to-order pickguards.
For those curious on the differences between a polished and non-polished pickguard, I'll provide images below along with some basic details on the difference between the two:
- Our polished pickguards receive multiple steps of sanding, starting from a low/rough grit sandpaper all the way to a high/super-fine grit sandpaper.
- We use standard polishing practices where different polish solutions are used to remove deep cuts, fine scratches, and also add a shine to the acrylic.
- Depending on the color, a polished edge will allow more light to radiate off the edges of the pickguard, further increasing the "pop" in color from light passing through the pick guard.
One thing to keep in mind: WE DO NOT RECOMMEND GETTING POLISHED EDGES TO EVERYONE! While we think the quality of the service is definitely worth it, we understand that there's also reasons why polished edges might not appeal to you:
- You selected a pickguard color that isn't that transparent, so polished edges might not even be noticeable.
- You like the look of the sanded acrylic (slightly white edges from being sanded).
- You might not care about the way the edges of the pickguard look since you're main interest is the main body of the pickguard.
- You might already have the tools/materials to polish the edges yourself, so you don't need it done for you.
- You want to save a bit of money on the cost of the pickguard (completely understandable if this is your reasoning).
Polished Pickguard
(Note: edge is so clear, you can see the screw holes that are a few inches from the pickguard's edge)
Unpolished Pickguard
