Digital BW, The Print

Nij

I'm no expert but I'll fill in with what I understand.

> I realise that these are 'characteristics' or properties of a material that
> may be mutually exclusive, or shared in some cases. e.g. Does plexi block
> UV?

I've seen UV blocking Plexi for sale at higher prices than regular plexi.
Pearl Paint in NYC is one such place.
  
> I'd really appreciate some feedback on this to appreciate if I am correct
> about anti-glare being something you have to place on the print...
I don't think non-glare glass need be in contact with the print. It just has
a textured surface, like an anti-Newton glass, which scatters the light
differently. I actually find it's reflections to be broader (Diffuse, and
caused by light coming in from more obtuse angles) than normal glass and
therefore more troublesome.

> if when I
> ask for UV-blocking glass, I am really asking for plexi (does plexi scratch
> more easily than 'glass'?)

Plexi is DEFINITELY scratch prone. Only clean with plastic cleansers like
Brillianize, or Novus, and very soft cloth, like old T-shirts.

Todd