Plastic Fabrication — Wollongong & Illawarra

Yes — items are made to your specifications, so bringing in an existing piece, a broken part, or a drawing gives the team something to work from and helps get the fit right the first time. This is the standard way most custom jobs start, whether it's a straightforward panel or something more unusual.

Call to discuss your project and what you can bring along.

Acrylic and Perspex are essentially the same material — Perspex is simply a well-known brand name for acrylic (PMMA), so you're not choosing between two different plastics. What matters more for your project is the thickness, clarity and UV-stabilisation grade suited to how and where the piece will be used, which is worth discussing when you get your quote.

Yes — plastic (Perspex) windscreens for boats, caravans and racing cars are a standard part of the fabrication service, cut and shaped to fit your existing frame. Plastic is a common choice for these applications since it's lighter and more impact-resistant than glass, which matters on a moving vessel or vehicle.

Call to discuss your boat or caravan windscreen.

Good-quality acrylic is manufactured with UV-stabilising additives specifically so it resists yellowing and doesn't turn brittle after long-term sun exposure, which makes it a genuinely durable choice for pool fencing, balustrades and outdoor covers. Mention where the piece will be installed when you get your quote so the right grade of material can be recommended for that environment.

The website's list covers common requests, but custom fabrication generally means the team can work from your specific requirements rather than only offering pre-set items. If what you need isn't listed, it's worth calling to describe it rather than assuming it's out of scope.

Call and describe what you need, even if it's not on the list.

It's best to raise this when you call, since the right approach depends on the job — a straightforward panel might be fine with your own measurements, while something with tighter tolerances may benefit from more precise input. Either way, getting your requirements across clearly when you first make contact helps the team scope the job accurately.

Alubond is a different material entirely — it's an aluminium composite panel, made of two thin aluminium sheets bonded to a solid core, which is what gives it that metal look and finish rather than the clear or coloured appearance of standard plastic. It's used specifically when a project calls for a metal-finish look rather than a transparent or coloured plastic surface.

Turnaround depends on the size and complexity of the piece, so it's best to ask for a timeframe when you call to discuss your project, especially if you're working toward an event, install date, or repair deadline. Being upfront about your timeline when you first get in touch helps the team plan the job around it.

Pool fencing is offered as one of the fabricated products, and it's worth discussing your specific pool setup and any requirements you need the panels to meet when you call, so the right thickness and specification can be recommended for your situation. Being clear about the intended use upfront helps ensure the finished panels suit the job.

Bringing in your existing piece — even if it's damaged — gives the team a direct reference for thickness, clarity and shape, so the replacement can be matched as closely as possible. It's the most reliable way to get a like-for-like result rather than guessing at specifications over the phone.

Yes — display boxes for sports memorabilia and model cars are made to customer specifications, so the dimensions can be built around your specific item rather than fitted into a standard size. Sharing the exact measurements (or the item itself) when you call helps get the fit right.

Yes — the service covers both commercial and residential customers, so a single custom panel for a home project sits alongside larger business orders. It's worth calling regardless of the size of your job.

Call to discuss your project, whatever the size.

Yes — items like fish tanks, boat windscreens and number plate covers already require curved or non-rectangular cuts, so shaping plastic beyond a simple square or rectangle is a routine part of the fabrication process. Bring along a template, drawing, or the original item if you have one, so the shape can be matched precisely.

Good-quality acrylic offers optical clarity close to glass when it's new and properly finished, so distortion shouldn't be a concern with a well-made replacement. Over years of sun and salt exposure any clear plastic can gradually haze, which is why choosing a UV-stabilised grade matters for something you're relying on to see clearly while underway.

Ask about UV-stabilised grades when discussing your boat windscreen.

Bringing the damaged item in (or a photo and measurements, if that's not possible) gives the clearest starting point for matching shape, thickness and finish. A description alone can work for simpler jobs, but for anything with curves or tight tolerances, having the original on hand makes for a more accurate result.