Why aren’t slabs more resistant to scratching/cracking/breaking?

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02-01-2024, 10:11 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by steve B

There are only a few materials that are clear, inexpensive, easily formed, and light.

All of them are somewhat easily scratched.

Yup. So use the sleeves, there are some great ones out there. Or if you buy a slab that has scratches, most can be greatly improved with Novus 2.

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