EASY DIY Custom Display Case Part 2 - Garage Shelf Build

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

If anyone attempts the build and has any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

[@willr6793]

I'm getting ready to attempt the build. I'm doing 3 separate shelves and outside of finding the acrylic locally, this video is amazing and super straight forward.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words. If you have any questions or any issues while building, please feel free to get in touch with me. I'm here to help.

[@willr6793]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Messaged you on Instagram unless you have a better method

[@danhodge9210]

what thickness did you use for a shelf using the acrylic? i cant find it in the video

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

It's 1/2 inch thick. I believe I give the dimensions for the acrylic shelf in the 1st video. Thanks for watching!

[@Lavo68]

You sir.. are nothing short than a hero. Thanks for making this step by step build!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks so much for watching!!!!!!

[@stryker-4733]

You are doing a great service to collectors who are starting in this game especially people like myself that don't want to break the bank when it comes to getting shells for hot toys figures and are more than happy enough to do projects like this continue doing what you're doing man great job love the video🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much! This means so much to me. Thank you!

[@GerryHicks-ki5uf]

This is awesome. I’m about to build mine. Thank you for ALL the pointers. Thanks & wish me well!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much! That's great that your going to start your build. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. Good luck! You got this!

[@silviofoj]

I'm looking for a cheap way to display my Iron Studios 1/10 collectibles and you just gave me an amazing idea. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

I am so happy I could help! Thank you so much for watching! If you have any questions when you're building your display case, please feel free to reach out to me. I would be happy to help.

[@way2sh0rt07grad]

This idea is amazing. It's impossible to find a shelf/display case big enough to hold my 1/16 scale aircraft models without a custom expensive order. I needed something that I could close off to repel the cats and this is the best option I've seen so far. Awesome!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks so much! I'm happy you enjoyed the video. If you have any questions while building your display, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

[@zarnistastudios]

The results are absolutely incredible. Absolutely amazing

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@DavidClark-Haldanite]

Thanks for sharing. I'm a bit of a Lego junky and a few years ago I purchased a couple of PAX units and shelves to display some of my collection. Problem I ran into is that this is in my home office space and I have multiple computers and a ceiling fan on 24x7 and now have a dog in the house so dust and hair are a huge problem. I've been trying to figure out a way to close off the units and I think with some modifications I could implement this on the PAX units. Your lighting instructions are certainly something I'm going to have to look into implementing as well. I might even look into swapping a few of the wooden shelves with some acrylic ones too. Thanks again for sharing these videos; you really got the creative juices flowing on how to take my displays to the next level!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks for watching! You could definitely do this with a PAX. It would be real easy. You could use metal tape and tape the edges of the PAX with it and use the magnets on the acrylic and attach it that way. My hanging display case video talks about metal tape a bit and might give you an idea or two.

[@zeroblade9800]

Bro. I can't believe how good these turned out. So much so that I'm kinda regretting pre-ordering Moducases that I requested LAST YEAR and still haven't arrived yet (but finally got word its in transit).

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks so much for watching Zeroblade! I'm so happy with how it turned out. Moducases are great. I think for my next display build, I'm going to try and replicate a moducase piece by piece.

[@zeroblade9800]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Honesty I don't think you need to cause these achieve exactly the same effect. With the different sizes of muscle racks it shouldn't be difficult to adjust sizes for the panels and material. Still I didn't expect to see such a great DIY solution so good luck!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it!

[@CakeandCosplay]

The end result looks amazing. Not sure why I'm watching a DIY video as I don't think I could do this from a wheelchair 🤣 maybe I can bribe my dad to help. Since my next statue won't fit in a best and I'm too limited on space and money for a moducase. Thanks for such a clear guide :D

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

This would definitely be a great project to do with your dad. Keep me posted on how it goes and if you have any questions while making your display please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'd love to help. And thank you for watching!

[@CakeandCosplay]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom thank you so much :) will be a while as have to save up for everything. Think I'm going to have to get 2 shelves and put them back to back as I can't find any deep enough in the small Width I need. Will have to figure out how to cover where the gap between the two will be so the vinyl can lay smooth

[@KHagel2190]

Great videos!!! After watching part 1 I couldn't wait for this one to see the final product. You broke down each step brilliantly and made it easy to follow. The final product you created looks fantastic. This is by far the best DIY display case build I've come across and will definitely be recreating this for my collection. I also like your message at the end of the joy of collecting and how it helps with mental health. I feel the same way. Thank a million, keep up the great work and happy collecting!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

I appreciate the kind words and thank you for watching until the end. I'm not sure how many people will see the part about the mental health but I felt like it was important to add. Thank you again! Happy collecting!

[@KHagel2190]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Question. What are your thoughts on using plexiglass instead of the acrylic sheets? I have the opportunity to get plexiglass extremely cheap so I'm wondering if it would be a proper substitute to the acrylic sheets. Thanks for the input.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi Kyle. Plexiglass is one of the brand names for acrylic sheets. Those will be perfect. How's the display coming along?

[@KHagel2190]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom ​ Awesome. The display is still in the early stages but I anticipate that it will come out great. I plan on using the same LED lights and techniques you demonstrated in your videos. However, I am going to black it all out instead of whiteing it out. I also plan on using black felt instead of the faux leather for the base of the shelves. I also think I'm going to use the PVC sheets for the back panels as you demonstrated in your part 3 video. I'll keep you posted on the progress. Thanks for the advice and quick response.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

That sounds great. The PVC foam sheet in black is the way to go. For my new display I used black upholstery grade flocked velvet for shelf. Or you can use faux black leather. I can't wait to see it.

[@aaroncarrico3532]

This was excellent stuff. I was planning out something very similar with the Garage Shelf Unit and Acrylic Sheets, so it was awesome to find a "How-to" video on this!! Very detailed and helpful

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much Aaron! I'm happy you found it useful. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I'm here to help.

[@BK-qu6lj]

This video is perfect, it is what I have been looking for

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks so much for watching! If you have questions while making your display, please reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

[@shanenoble2639]

Incredible. You’ve inspired me to build this myself. Thank you!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Awesome Shane! If you have any question when building your display, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

[@thatswhatshesaid42069]

Thank you so much making the effort and showing it to us. I can only imagine how satisfactory it must have been!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you again! If you decide to build one, please feel free to reach out to me with questions.

[@thatswhatshesaid42069]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom in fact I do plan on making one like this. But just a couple of boxes for my sneakers. Top, bottom and 4 supporting pieces with plywood and 4 sides with acrylic plates. Right now, I don't plan on doing the lights but may be in the future I will.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes.

[@ssmartin6671]

Just subscribed. Best custom display on KZbin! I've casually been looking for a display for a few years and seriously been looking for one for 3 weeks and nothing beats this one. In addition, too many collectors go black. Even some of the most popular content creators, but white is the way to go. You can't see much of the detail in black. This even rivals Modu Case. I want to test using clear acrylic corner moldings. 2 even, for each of the front pillars for added support. This way the pillars don't get on the way of the figures. Thanks man!! You did it.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me. White definitely brings out the detail in your collection. I feel that there is an elegance in black but it feels muted. My Darth Vader figure pops better with the white. I'd be interested to see how the corner moldings turn out. I'm enjoying how people are customizing the display further to make it their own. If you have any questions while your doing your build, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. And feel free to send pics to my Instagram when it's finished. I'd love to see it and I like showcasing peoples builds on the channel.

[@ManofHotCollectibles]

This is simply amazing!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you my friend!

[@billpowers7393]

Good job, Costa. I'ma gonna give it a try.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks! If you have any questions during your build, feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

[@sandertriepels7934]

What a great video ! Will definitly try this in the future. I like you instantly . Great energy and vibe .. subcribed right away.👌🏻😁👊🏻

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much! And thanks for the support. When you do get around to making the display case and you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help out.

[@RMAILLER]

Thanks for this video, I already got the racks for this, before your video I have an idea of how to make it look better, but with your tutorial I think is gonna be easier!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

I'm happy to hear I could help. Thanks for watching Raul!

[@paulgertsch7105]

Looks good. Thanks for sharing

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks so much for watching Paul. And thanks for the compliment. If you decide to do any of these display case builds and you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

[@wonderbread3371]

Great idea..looks good!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@m.a.cm.a.c9308]

Again, great job! 🎉

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you again! I appreciate it.

[@BrotherCousinsToyReviews]

I'm working on this build now my friend.I'll send pics when it's all done.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Awesome! I can't wait to see it.

[@gizanime782]

Wasn't expecting the last few seconds of commentary I hope you're okay friend and things get better, I definitely understand though. Thanks for the build and tips I'll be attempting this soon (going to order it all Friday-Sat).

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you for the caring and kind words. I appreciate it. Part of my message at the end of the video was so others who have anxiety and depression know they are not alone. That's awesome about getting your build started. I can't wait to see it. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I want everyone to succeed and I am happy to help.

[@haseebnedarya4327]

Good job bro 💯👍🏼

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!

[@mikeecko]

This came out absolutely awesome. If I had the space for one of these I would definitely attempt to make basically the same thing because it can fit all my collectibles in one area. At one point I had three detolfs and a Billy bookcase with glass doors to house all my figures. Now I'm down to the bookcase and 1 detolf. Thanks again for your tutorial on building this massive cabinet 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@daniellopez8330]

Thanks this is going to be my next project

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions while building your display case. I'm here to help.

[@kingforaday8725]

Really brilliant idea! I like it. During the "pandemic" I was needing some of the clear acrylic sheets for a project. (not making a display rack). Couldn't find it anywhere locally! Where did it all go? Thats when I began noticing business's, doctors, banks, etc were using the stuff as a barrier between the clerks and public! I now wonder how much of the stuff has gone to store rooms and dumpsters! 😫 This stuff is ex.......pen.........sive!!!!!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you! I googled "acrylic sheets near me". I found a place that specializes in plastics and acrylic. Places like this will be cheaper than a hardware chain. Most of these places will cut the acrylic to size but it will be more expensive. You can also get the PVC sheets for the backing of the case. Where do you live? I hope this helps. Thanks again for watching!

[@ericheinke2865]

I am very interested making my own shelves. Still planning to get some moducase. I also watched the first video.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks for watching Eric! That's great. If you have questions while making your display, feel free to reach out to me.

[@smallmouth.studio]

Great vid! Awesome DIY for my collection

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions and please send pics when you're finished. I'd love to see the end result.

[@patricegagnon842]

Wow!! great job!! and great videos

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much! If you decide to try your own build, feel free to reach out to me with any questions you might have as you go along.

[@patricegagnon842]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom will do!! thank you!!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

You're welcome!

[@abrahamochoa1803]

Thank you for this video

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you for watching! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

[@kdr2079]

@Pop Culture Living Room - fantastic video. i've been waiting a whole year for a Moducase shipment and Im told it may still be another 6months. Im done waiting and about to go your route. My dimensions are different for what I'm trying to build but you definitely gave me some good ideas on where to start. Thanks for this. I'll be contacting you with any questions or to show you my end results.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks for watching! I'm happy I was able to give you some ideas. Definitely reach out to me with any questions. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@marcio1745]

You got a new sub bro.. Amazing content

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much Marcio!

[@MoneyHungryPicker]

If you don’t double up the magnetic strips will they not stick well on the shelf because the foam is taller than the magnetic strip? Thanks again for all your help!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

I double up on the magnetic tape because of the rivets on the display. My display cabinet has rivets. Other style cases do not have rivets. Does your display case have rivets on it? I am not 100% sure if the foam thickness will impede the magnets if you decide to use one layer.

[@kevin16scalecollector54]

To buy 3 Moducases to equal your unit, it would set you back $1000 plus shipping. Good job sir. 👍

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. These are definitely cheaper and can hold more weight. The top 2 sections on mine are actually a bit bigger than a Moducase DF120. The bottom is the same size as the DF120.

[@TomatoTomato911]

When you apply the magnets to magnets, are they perfectly aligned to each other?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Yes. You have to have them lined up in the right direction. When you line the tape not in the right direction, they are slightly off but when you flip the tape around it will line up perfectly. I will do a little demonstration for you on my live stream tomorrow.

[@CC-nt4zi]

Which video talked about the clear shelf on the bottom? Want to know how thick it should be to prevent buckling

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi! Thanks for watching! The acrylic shelf was in part 1. It is 1/2 inch thick.

[@Obi-PK-Kenobi]

Just as an FYI, like Costa said, I checked with a local Acrylic supplier and got a much better deal !! I'm going to get my sheets **cut to the sizes I need for all 5 pieces ** for about $274 total. As of 7/5/23 the Big Box stores near me in Central FL are charging $150 for a 1/8th T x 48-in W x 96-in L sheet, need 2 so about $319 w/tax and thats UNCUT !

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks for sharing your experience and being part of the community!

[@WastedMoment]

Yeah, I reached out to maybe 15 places around SWFL all wanted $550+ for acrylic for acrylic to do a 48" wide cabinet and a 36" wide cabinet, but a company out in Hialeah/Miami FL was $230.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Wow that's a lot. My place here in Philly is $192 total for front and side acrylic panels. This includes cutting to size. It keeps coming down in price too since the need for it dying down since the pandemic.

[@highwayprisoner3539]

So, after getting some inspiration from your videos, I started creating some display shelves from my metal shelving. They look amazing and I have done the backdrop and lighting. However, I have the round metal pole wire shelving. Have you worked with these kind before or have any tips on how I can put acrylic panels to enclose this?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi! I'm happy you were able to get inspiration from my videos. Send me a pic of your shelf so I can see if I can help. Send it to [e-mail]. I should be able to help. Thanks so much for watching!

[@nevanpeck3105]

Could you do this with a single large front panel instead of three smaller ones?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Yes. You can definitely use one big panel. The issue with one big panel is that there will be less surface area of magnetic contact to the frame and the acrylic may slide down. If your garage shelf has the rivets like the one in the video, you can use the rivets as a place for the ends magnetic strip to rest so the panel does not slide down. If you go with the one big panel, I would recommend using 1/16" thick acrylic. It will be flimsier but will be lighter. I would also recommend using 1" wide magnetic tape. Thanks for watching and if you have any other questions, I'm here to help.

[@Tobor66]

Costa what great tutorial you can customize and don't have to wait years for your cases to be made? Thank you🙂

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you Tobor!

[@soylencer]

I think you can save a lot of measuring by putting the magnet strips on the shelf and trimming them in place, then peel the back and press the panel onto it while it's on the rack. Then take it down to put more pressure/cure

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

I did try that at first. It sounds easy but can be difficult because before you press down on the glass you have to have it perfectly lined up. If you don't they will be in the wrong spot and you'll have to redo it. I'm too much of a perfectionist and they never ended up being in the right spot. It ended up being easier for me to measure things from the top. By no means am I saying you shouldn't try it yourself because it might work for you. Thank you so much for watching and thanks for your suggestion!

[@soylencer]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom my other tip from related projects is to only peel the far ends (like the last ½ inch) of the sticky side, and fold the paper over. This will let it stick but can be removed by pulling from the middle until you're lined up perfectly, then pinch the folded paper and pull back slowly at a shallow angle as you press the strip down and it should keep itself aligned.

[@gamingwithdummies3960]

Really finding these videos helpful. Do you know what grey color you used for the wall?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

I'm happy you're finding everything helpful. The wall color is a paint from Benjamin Moore: Ashland Slate 1608 Thanks so much for watching!

[@gamingwithdummies3960]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Awesome thanks!

[@wintercobratoysandgaming8241]

PURE GOLD!!! Thank you for these amazing videos! I had one question, for the magnetic tape, are we suppose to put it in the grove of each shelf or right above it? And by groove i mean that opening in the middle of each bar on the front.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@ThomasBrownRant]

How thick is the acrylic sheet you use for the shelf on the second shelf from the bottom? Did you have it pre-cut?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi Thomas! The acrylic shelf I used is 1/2" thick. What do you plan on displaying? The 1/2" thick is great for heavy items. You may be able to go with 3/8" or 1/4" thick if you are going to display lighter items and save money. They are pre-cut to the 24x48 size. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'd be happy to help. Thanks for watching!

[@ThomasBrownRant]

I will be displaying Hot Toys.

[@philmoultrie2092]

Do you think this shelving option would work well with 1/3 and 1/4 scale statues??

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Definitely. A lot of statue collectors have made this case for their statues. Here is a link to a tribute video of several people in the community's garage shelf cases including statues: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYupYnuapseAnqM Thanks so much for watching! If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask. I'd be happy to help.

[@philmoultrie2092]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom go. I'm definitely going to do these cases after watching your videos. I was close to buying modu cases but I didn't want to wait 6 months to a year for them And they cost so much

[@edwinacevedo3195]

Is there a way to make the shelves even spaced

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi. You should definitely be able to space the shelves out evenly. Thanks for watching!

[@faizalismail1829]

Hi do u have any ideas how to DIY L shape cabinet / corner cabinet?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

I do. In fact my current setup is L shaped. Email me at [e-mail] and I'll give you details. Thanks for watching!

[@kaspies8150]

Is it easy to see the seams between the sheets on the front panel? I'll be adjusting the shelves Heights most likely so the cut will not line up with the shelf, if that makes sense

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching! If you plan on adjusting your shelves, I would keep the front panel as one big piece.

[@kaspies8150]

@PopCultureLivingRoom I can't find anywhere near me that has acrylic apart from lowes and whatnot. Dude online told me a 72 x 48 would cost 250+ to ship and recommended it be cut in half to get a cheaper shipping cost. You think it would look that bad if it was two pieces?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

@@kaspies8150 where are you located? Maybe I can help find you a place.

[@StarcraftGT500]

Hi man great stuff!!! Question though, I'm having problems getting the side panels to stay on the racking, the magnetic tape just isn't grabbing well enough. I'm stuck on the side panels due to this, I've tried doubling it up on a couple different places didn't work. I purchased the same you have, only difference is my side panels are in 3 sections, just the way it worked out, had it cut in store. Didn't think having it in three sections would make a difference with this, but idk at this point. Anyways really struggling here, starting to get frustrated. D: Any additional pointers you can suggest?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

I am so sorry you're having issues with your side panels. Would you be able to send me pictures of what's going on with your case to my email address? [e-mail] I think being able to visualize it will help me come up with a solution for you. Thank you so much for your support and hopefully we can get your display case together and looking awesome.

[@Geggacat]

Looks fantastic! Well done Costa.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@i5550123able]

Hey great video! I'm currently working on mine right now, had a question what thickness did you use for your actual shelf that the figures stand on? It's acrylic as well? Thanks for showing us how to do this!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Sorry for the late response. I've been out of town. The clear shelf is acrylic. The acrylic shelf is 1/2in thick. You could go 3/8" and save a bit of money. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@howardroark4227]

5:06 he doesn't blink at all

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks for watching!

[@justinstansberry7555]

Me after completing this project would probably gives me depression and anxiety after looking at the final result. You did a really good job nice video.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you! I feel you could make this and feel great with the results. Just need to have patience when building. You should check out my Instagram and live streams. I show off cases made by people from the community. They were just like you and they came out great.

[@MoneyHungryPicker]

I am going to give those build a shot! Question please. The magnetic tape goes on top of the foam correct?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks so much for watching! The magnetic tape goes next to foam on the inside. So the foam is on the outer border of the acrylic and then the magnetic tape is inside of that. Hope that makes sense.

[@nolimoldero1794]

What size of the acrylic your used or how thick it is. Thank you

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hello! Thank you for watching! The sickness for the side panels of the acrylic or 116th of an inch thick and the thickness for the front panels was 3/32 of an inch thick. The overall size of them depends on how big your display case is if you have the same one as mine the side panels are 24 by 72 in and the front panels if you don't cut them individually the 48 by 72 in

[@BobLynch-f3c]

Is the material list for one shelf only? I am building two and about to order the items. Want to make sure I order enough to complete the build with no delays. Thanks!!!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi! Thanks for watching! Yes. The material list is for one garage shelf. If you have any other questions or need help with anything, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

[@frankgogo8759]

What type of lighting did you use?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks so much for watching! I used these because they are very bright. amzn.to/3xpRtjp

[@snarkbark2714]

I just finished my build, bu how in the world do you clean to the inside part of the acrylic and prevent hairs and dust before you put it on the shelf?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Sorry for the late response. I've been out of town. I take the acrylic off the case and flip it over on a table with a towel or soft surface. Then I use Novus 1 and clean the inside part. You should only use a plastic cleaner like Novus 1 on acrylic. It cleans and removes static. Then I put the panel back on the case and clean the outside. Hope that helps.

[@snarkbark2714]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom I just bought it. I’m having the issue of static pulling all the dust and hair to the acrylic. Every time I wipe with a microfiber cloth it makes it worse

[@Dholt29]

Would it be possible to do the acrylic only on the top shelf? I don’t plan on collecting more then the endgame hot toys line and probably only need the top shelf for displaying and using the rest of the shelves for my funkos and what not.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Yep. You just need to cut your acrylic to fit your top shelf That's the beauty of this build. You can customize it anyway you want. Thanks for watching!

[@flyingsolo242]

Hi Kosta, looks awsome bud! I don't have the space for this 😭... Lol

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks Donald! You can always get the smaller versions of this garage shelf. LOL.

[@Satrim373]

Do you have any suggestions on how to get the acrylic sheets? Ive looked at all the plastic type local shops around my area and theyre quoting me around 300-400$. The big hardware stores dont have such a big size do you think my best bet would be to get 3 Tall 24 inch width 48 inch sheets from one of the big hardware stores?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

That's a lot for acrylic sheets. I'm sorry to hear that. What size garage shelf display are you making? Is the quote for the front and side panels only? Where are you located? I've been able to help others in the past with getting their acrylic sheets for a decent price. Thanks for watching!

[@Satrim373]

@PopCultureLivingRoom it should be the same price as yours. And yeah the quote is for just the side panels and front panel. I live in Oregon and most people suggest a place called Tap Plastic but they quoted just for the front panel 200$. Oh also don't thank me for watching haha thank you for the video and the reply!

[@G-flo]

@@Satrim373 If you're in the US, there's a site called acme plastics where you can get cut-to-size sheets, if you don't want the hassle of cutting them yourself. Shipping can be a bit pricey though.

[@Cutehunnybunbun]

Where did you get / order your acrylic sheet? This is hard to find for me... Thank you.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks so much for watching! I get my acrylic from a place that specializes in plastics. I typed "acrylic sheets near me" into google and looked up each place nearby. Where are you located? Maybe I can help find you a place. Thanks again!

[@Cucuy]

is there an alternative to the acrylic sheets?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

The only alternative would be glass but I wouldn't recommend that.

[@Cucuy]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom ok thank you!

[@ThisIsntMyNamee]

think you can get away with with 1/4 or 3/8 for the shelf?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

What do plan on displaying on the acrylic shelf? What size garage shelf do you have?

[@ThisIsntMyNamee]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom I have 5 of the 24x48 muscle racks to display my Lego collection. That price jumps pretty quick when you got have that multiple of 5 lol.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

@@ThisIsntMyNamee 3/8" should be fine. My second garage shelf has a 3/8" thick acrylic shelf and it has 1/6 scale DeLorean time machine. Quarter inch thick may be too flimsy for 24 x 48.

[@ThisIsntMyNamee]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom yea 1/4 sagged in the center immediately when I started loading it, was really hoping it was going to work. How much does the delorean weigh roughly?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

@@ThisIsntMyNamee The DeLorean weighs 15+ lbs

[@PeidoCosmico]

Is there any better/more profissional option than vinyl tape to finish the acrylic edges?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

The only more professional way I can think of is spray painting the border on. I used vinyl tape because I was trying to mimic moducase which use vinyl for the border on their acrylic. Out of all the ways I've tried, I like the vinyl tape the best. I use specialized vinyl tape and not the ordinary electrical style vinyl tape. I am looking into using Permanent vinyl used on signs. If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer. Thanks so much for watching!

[@vincentprovenzano3079]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom So I was thinking about this myself today (mind you I haven't done any of this yet) and I was wondering if J-Channel would be a better option then tape. It come in 8' lengths and the J-channel can be bought in both black and white as well as PVC and metal. And it can be nicely mitered on 45's. You could even throw a little super glue into the channel so that the plexi does slide at all in it. One other thing I was thinking about with the J-Channel is that the magnetic tape can rest up against the inside of the J and be neatly tucked away behind it resting directly on the shelf frame.

[@jongiedraitis854]

Im a bit of a lego nut and this cabinet design is perfect. I find more satisfaction from making things myself than buying a half arse made piece of shit from ikea and finding that "part E12 isnt going with d17 properly" if ya get my meaning. Top Job Bro!!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

It is definitely more satisfying making things yourself. You can also make any modifications you want to fit what you need. Thanks for watching and thank you for the kind words!

[@Berndwilhelm-WH]

Question when you say double layer of magnetic tape do you mean one layer going on the frame and the other on the panel?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi William! I mean 2 magnets stacked on each other on the panel.

[@Berndwilhelm-WH]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Okay just making sure learned if you use normal round magnets you have to use one on panel and one on frame with both being mounted with two sided tape. Because in order stop magnet from sliding down you need way more force then the weight of the panel. You risk snapping the plexiglass when you go to take it off if you go that high. Found this out on old piece I had laying around.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

This is why I use the magnetic tape. And the brand that I use. It is super strong.

[@BIGG..G]

I think using a full size acrylic panel for all 3 shelves cuts out a lot of these steps

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks so much for watching! If that's the way you want your acrylic panel then definitely do it that way. I prefer the individual panels. I like the fact that if I only need to access one part of the display, then I only need to remove a small section. I also like the look of the individual panels. This build is a template. You can customize the display any way you want. That's what I love about the build and I enjoy seeing other people's take on the tutorials. If you decide to make this case and have questions, feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

[@Kamehamebrah]

I'm having issues with the magnetic tape actuslly holding the acrylic in place in certain spots. I didn't hsve this issue when it was just the tape ans no foam. Also not sure how it's supposed to hold when the foam is 1/4 and the tape stacked only amounts to 1/8.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hello. Sorry to hear that. Could you take some pictures of it and send it to [e-mail] so I can take a look at it? This will help me give you a better answer.

[@snarkbark2714]

whered you get the acrylic sheets from

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

I have a local plastics dealer near me. I would do a search for "acrylic sheets near me". A place that specializes in acrylic is usually cheaper than other places. Where are you located?

[@keyfretter]

Love this! Does your acrylic sit on the ground or stop at the bottom of the bottom shelf?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you!!! My acrylic does not sit on the ground. The magnets I use are very strong. The brand I use is the best as I have tested a few brands. If there is any slide to the acrylic then the rivets stop them by hooking the 2 layers of magnetic tape. Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@keyfretter]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Thanks so much! I already had the rack, have bought the acrylic (48"x96" - I'll need to cut it), and am ordering the rest of the materials today.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Awesome! If you have any questions while building it, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help. Make sure you take pics and send them to me because I'd like to check it out when it's finished.

[@Yuri-fv8lv]

Out of curiosity, wouldn't the magnetic tape be enough to keep dust out? Or at the very least, wouldn't you only need to add the weather stripping in the areas where a magnetic seal isn't present?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi! Thanks for the question. You could definitely only add it to the sections where the magnet isn't. I felt it was easier to add it to the entire sheet instead of figuring out where the gaps would be. The surface is not completely flat for the case I used with the rivets so there are many gaps. I have a second case that has a smooth front and no rivets. With this one I don't use foam since there is a continuous flat surface. There are smaller gaps that you can see when the light is own but at the moment they don't bother me. Though I am thinking about adding foam to the acrylic on that case as it will increase the dust proofness. You don't have to use the foam for either. It's personal preference. I like to think of my videos as a template or starting point where you can customize your case the way you like. Thank you so much for watching!

[@Yuri-fv8lv]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Quick follow up question...in your video you mention doubling up on the magnetic tape to account for the thickness of the weather stripping. Is that the route you ended up taking and if so, did you end up having to glue both strips to each other before gluing the combined strip to the acrylic? For that matter, did you glue the combined strip to the acrylic directly or did it end up being glued to the vinyl tape? Honestly I'm really just wondering if I should glue the tape to some other cheaper material to make up the missing 1/16". Thanks in advance!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

@@Yuri-fv8lv I ended up discussing this question on my livestream today. It starts at 19:30 on the link below. kzbin.infoNLf3rk5k60Y?si=H5Edfix7XZZxrKKC Let me know if there is anything else I can answer for you. Thanks for watching!

[@MonstersOfTheUniverse]

Cool video. Just a question tho, Do you really want to use OPEN cell foam for dust free results? Not closed cell to minimize air flow and minuscule dust particles moving in and out with air pressure?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks for watching! I use the open cell foam for its ability to compress. The foam will come above the magnetic tape so when you put it on the frame it will compress down and conform to any ridge or protrusion created by the brackets and rivets. Closed cell foam is too rigid and does not work. If the frame didn't have these brackets and rivets, you wouldn't need the foam as all you would need to do is put a continuous piece of magnetic tape on each side. Hope this helped.

[@MonstersOfTheUniverse]

Yes that is very helpful information! Thank you!p very much!!

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

@@MonstersOfTheUniverse I'm glad I could help!

[@MrWard44]

1:20 in and I'm subscribed ... XD

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@DogsSageAndMike]

How can you remove or re arrange your display with acrylic

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

To be able to rearrange shelves on the garage shelf, you would use one large piece of acrylic on the front and use one piece of fiberboard or PVC sheet attached from the back of the display. I decided to make 3 large sections because I wanted to hide the frame of the garage shelf better. The large sections also gave me options for vehicles or adding shelves or risers within the section (see my riser video or floating shelves video). This way I didn't have to move the shelves on the garage shelf. I hope I answered what you wanted to know. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help. Thanks so much for watching! Floating Shelves - Metal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHuzZntnnJmJq6s Wood: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4eXeHZ3jc2VnrM Risers - Painted: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJi8dGhmhp6hj8k Velvet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZDWoIt8hJp7jNU

[@VandykeCollectionStudioPH]

May ask, does vinyl tape differs from electrical tape? Or they are the same?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

From the description on Amazon, the vinyl tape I use is designed for safety marking and dance floor splicing. It can also be used or packaging, color coding and labeling, silk screening, tabbing, bundling, sealing, electroplating. It feels a bit thicker than regular electrical tape.

[@justinbailey6515]

I just bought and used fish tanks upside down or sideways for taller pieces.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

That's great! Thank you so much for watching!

[@mrxenosith8023]

Hi Costa, the open cell foam, is it 1/4" or 1/8" thick? I would think 1/8" thick since your double -up magnetic tape's thickness is 1/8" thick. I am currently working on my grocery list of components, and I do want to make sure I do order the correct stuff. Nothing sucks as bad as starting to work on a project and one must pause to wait for correct items to be delivered. Thanks again for everything.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Good morning! The open cell foam is 1/4" thick. It's this thick to rise above the magnetic tape and then when you attach it to the frame the foam compresses and will contour over any bump or irregular part of the frame. One thing I would highly recommend is to use the magnetic tape I use on my display. I tested several types of magnetic tape in this by far is the strongest.

[@mrxenosith8023]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom smart cookie you are, force is strong with you wise one.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks! 🙂

[@zacharybback9207]

How much does the acrylic shelf hold vs the particle board shelf?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

The acrylic shelf is half inch thick so it can hold a lot of weight. It's very sturdy. I feel it can hold more weight than the particle board which is rated at holding 200lbs.

[@bernardoi4713]

Thanks so much! These are great! I've always debated about using acrylic because of the scratch factor I guess. I was afraid of it. But it doesn't look like you are having any problems. What's the best way to clean it?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate the kind words. I used Windex and a cloth specifically used for cleaning glass. It helps with keeping lint off the glass while you clean it. You can get the cloth in the automotive aisle at Target or Walmart and most likely Amazon.

[@Boblol126]

How have the panels held up over time through different temperatures? The heavy use of tape for structure is concerning to me because I know adhesives tend to weaken under heat

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi! The vinyl tape is still holding on strong on the acrylic panels. Thanks so much for watching!

[@dovandep0127]

Brother, I want to ask how thick the acrylic board is?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

The clear acrylic on the sides is 1/16 of an inch thick. The clear acrylic on the front of the display is 3/32 of an inch thick. The clear acrylic shelf is 1/2 inch thick. Thanks so much for watching! Really appreciate it.

[@dovandep0127]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom 👌thanksBro

[@sitoudien9816]

How are acrylic holding up so far? Does it sag or warp? Are there stronger magnetic tape? Vinyl tape is not very classy. Are there plastic frames that snap on the acrylic?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you for watching! The acrylic still looks the same it did when I first made the panels. No sag or warp. I don't use plastic frames and I am not sure if anyone makes them. The one issue that I did have is that some of the magnetic tape didn't stick on the acrylic when I would take it off the display. The magnetism was stronger than the adhesive on the back. So I superglued the magnetic tape to the acrylic. I mention this in one of my livestreams but I am working on another update video. I keep learning and finding new and better ways. Here is the livestream. Go to timestamp 21:21. The new garage shelf tips start there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4e3k3mpqdinras Thanks again for watching and if you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to me.

[@DonPeppinoo]

I believe my vinyl tape is 1&1/2 inch. Not 2''.. Did i mess up?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

I used the 2-in vinyl tape when I'm making a border that's larger than an inch. So if you're going to make the border 1 inch then 1 1/2 inches is fine because you will have enough to fold over. I believe for this case I used 2-in vinyl tape for the top and bottom because the shelves were wider than the side frame. If you don't mind seeing a little bit of the shelf on the top and bottom of the acrylic then you should be good with the 1 1/2 inch vinyl tape. I am in the process of making a more in-depth tutorial for adding the vinyl tape perfectly to your acrylic but if you don't want to wait, I did a live build of adding vinyl tape with some really good tips and tricks that will be part of that video. The link is below. kzbin.infoRHKx-ZOCIDw?si=QmY1AEkaL9tWSq-k

[@robsreviews8733]

Nice

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you!

[@orionrainz]

Why did you use white for the shelves instead of black? Also why not just paint them instead if covering them?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi! I chose white because I wanted a brighter display. I like the way my figures look in the display with the white. I do have a second garage shelf next to this garage shelf and the top two sections are white and the bottom is black. I also think I'm going to make the bottom of this main display case black also. I like having an options. You can totally paint the shelves. I prefer the look of the fabric. It's all about preference. I've had people on here paint their shelves. Some have used wallpaper on their shelves. Some have used bed sheets. I view my tutorial videos as a starting point. You can make your display case any way you want. You should check out my display case tribute video and you'll see all the different ways people have made their display cases. It's quite extraordinary and I love seeing the variations. Thank you so much for watching! If you do decide to build a display case, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I'm here to help.

[@orionrainz]

Thank you for the response

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

@@orionrainz you're welcome! I'm here if you need me.

[@seanehook]

Was there still room to pass wires when you added glass shelves?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes there is. In the part 1 video, I show you how to add the acrylic shelf. You cut small notches out of the front corners.

[@seanehook]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom ok, I’ll go back and take a look. I thought that was glass. Good job.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

@@seanehook thanks! It's a 48x24x1/2 inch thick acrylic.

[@escp23]

How much do I expect acrylic sheets have in millimeters?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks so much for watching! If you're talking about thickness, for the side panels you could do 2mm and the front panels I'd go 3mm.

[@trialsandtribulations7181]

If you have one or have access to one, tables saws are excellent for cutting acrylic. The disc blade cools fast enough to avoid melting the acrylic, which is really annoying if you try cutting it with a jigsaw.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

You are totally right about table saws. I wish I had room for a table saw. Life would be much easier. I need to clear some room in the basement. Thanks again for watching! I appreciate the support. I also love learning new stuff. Thank you for sharing.

[@jae.ww97]

is the magnet strip strong enough to sustain the weight of the acrylic ?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks so much for watching Junwei! The acrylic has been on for about a month and so far so good. In a few months, I plan on doing an update video to see how it is holding up and see if anything needs to be modified.

[@jae.ww97]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Thanks for the response to this comment ! I'm still hesitating to try this method out as i'm afraid that the magnet couldn't withstand the weight of the acrylic... However, this video has given me great ideas of how to customise my own display using garage racks !

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

@@jae.ww97 Totally understandable. You can always use Velcro. I'm happy I was able to help give you some ideas.

[@bhodie131]

Maybe I missed it but for the middle shelf that is acrylic, what thickness did you use? I assume it’s thicker than sides and front due to weight of items placed on the shelf.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks for watching Ford! The acrylic shelf is 1/2 inch thick. I believe I talk about it in the 1st video of making the display case.

[@bhodie131]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom perfect! Thanks for the info. I’ll go back and rewatch the series again. I was so focused on what to pick up since I already owned the shelving units. I had no idea what to do with them. But I do now. :).

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

@@bhodie131 You're very welcome! Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any other questions.

[@insaneone1942]

You know what…I am tired of dusting😤 Thank you for the video! p.S. I’m like 777 🤘🏽😈🔥🍻

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Dust is the enemy! I'm happy you liked video! 🤘

[@LizardKing9000]

so when you doubled up the magnetic tape, you just adhered them on top of each other?

[@LizardKing9000]

also, if i didnt want to double up the magnetic tape, i wonder if 1/8 tall open cell foam would be adequate.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hi Aaron! Thanks for watching! Yes, I adhered them on top of each other.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

That might work. I didn't think about getting a smaller foam. If you do try it with 1/8 tall open cell foam, I'd love to know how it worked out. Thanks again for watching!

[@LizardKing9000]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom I'll let you know!! I gotta find some decent priced acrylic sheets first.

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

@@LizardKing9000 Good luck! Keep me posted with your progress. And feel free to reach out anytime.

[@kingkilla379]

So you believe this could be pulled off if the length was 72 instead of 48 or would the acrylic be too heavy

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Hey King Killa! I think it would be too heavy and probably awkward to take off. Were you looking at getting a shelf that was 72x72x24? You can always get two 72x36x24 shelves.

[@kingkilla379]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom yeah I was looking to get a 72x72x24 to have a seamless collection on display without any bar separating them im trying to debate between either this or a moducase

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

If you decide to go with the large seamless display, which I'd love to see, you may want to use velcro instead of magnetic tape.

[@Suomalaine]

could you blast that music like +10db louder next time?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Way ahead of you. Prepare to have your ears blown when I upload my next video. If you have any questions about building the display case, feel free to reach out to me I'd be happy to help you out.

[@joshstargill6339]

How has the magnetic tape held up? And instead of cutting the acrylic in 3 separate parts I was planning on just having one whole sheet since I might adjust the shelves to different heights in the future so do you think the magnet from the tape will be able to hold a whole sheet?

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

Thanks for watching Josh! As for the acrylic staying magnetized to the shelf, I have had no issues so far. They have been staying on great. I am in the middle of making an update video and in the video I will be suggesting using acrylic weld which will adhere the magnetic tape to the acrylic better. I have one or 2 strips that, when I remove the panel, the magnetic tape sticks to the shelf and comes off of the acrylic. As for a full sheet holding, I am not sure because you will have less magnetic tape used which would decrease the hold. You may need wider magnetic tape to have more surface area to cling on to. Another option might be going with a thinner front acrylic which will make it a bit lighter.

[@joshstargill6339]

@@PopCultureLivingRoom thanks for the reply and suggestions. I was thinking wider tape would be better as well but thanks again and look forward to the follow up video!

[@arisgrandeurie3606]

I was thinking since I have one to change it now I think maybe I do it … but don’t know…

[@PopCultureLivingRoom]

I think you should. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to me and I'd be happy to answer. Thanks for watching!