We ordered a yellow box. They delivered an orange one and refused to acknowledge the mistake or issue a refund. Their explanations were dismissive: first claiming the color difference was due to lighting, then suggesting we were confused and the orange box had come from another vendor. This level of denial and deflection is deeply unprofessional and unacceptable. We have since placed an order with TAP Plastics, whose service and reliability I recommend instead. read more

Santa Monica Plastics - Framing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

These people are horrible. I asked a simple question if I would be able to speak to the print team today or if it would be a week from now. Because I am shopping around for a printer/diecutter for a large project $100,000 job, and they were extremely rude. Told me just call fast signs Santa Monica. I asked why he was being rude and turning a customer away for asking very basic questions? Don't provide a service if you're irritated by customers asking very basic info like, are you able to print on plexiglass and die cut said plexiglass, what size is your print bed, etc. The man and woman on the sales team are both very rude. 100% will not spend any money here. read more

I popped over to Santa Monica Plastics for some advice and supplies to repair a busted pair if midcentury lucite bookends. Eric could not have been more helpful. I bought some supplies and hopefully I will be successful in my repair! read more

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Beware when they install your shields . The job was not done properly but they said they don't want to drive two hours to fix the job that they did not complete. They dropped the shield almost hitting me but I moved and it fell on the desk which made it all scratched up and on top of that were missing one of the clamps to hold the shields together so now one side is solid and the other side is flimsy when I called them to come out to fix it they said it's too far but it's unbelievable how they would even think that that was acceptable to leave it like that. read more

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Great local place ran by a family! I would recommend highly!! The owner did a specialty cut of plexi glass and got it done it a quick!!

I was looking to find custom plastic cover to protect our antique wooden table. My mom would always put down a thick table cloth, as well as coasters to protect her table from heat. As you can imagine, this was cumbersome and also you lose the beauty of the wooden table - as it was always covered up. I initially emailed santa monica plastics, and they were super responsive. I got a custom cut 1/8" plastic for us to cover the table. The plastic is lighter than glass, so easily removable but protective. They were so helpful and gave me little rubber stickers to put on this cover so it doesn't slip. I got it done within the week (faster than I thought) for ~$300 (much cheaper than a glass cover). The cover worked perfectly, but the edges were a bit sharp if you are leaning on the table (i did get the smoothed edges, but it isn't thick enough to be bezeled). With this height they offered to sand it down for me (by hand), to make it smoother. We are now able to use the table without worrying ruining it. I really appreciate how helpful they have been- and a very local-mom-pop shop vibe. They really were super friendly and helpful (I wish I knew their names!) I would definitely go back again.... and highly recommend to others! read more

Yes I do recommend this place. The owner is a little bit hesitant to help you to begin with, but so long as you appear to have a 3 digit IQ you should be able to figure him out. Good products at reasonable prices if you can pass the Test. read more

Very disappointed at this place. Originally gave me a price quote that was okay and then changed pricing when I wanted to place an order after a week. Their reason was that someone else took over my project and that I should talk to her? Got what I needed at another company for 1/3 of the price they quoted me, but the fact that they wasted my time i am not happy about it at all. read more

I love this store! I go here for my acrylic supplies. They have customer service and a good selection of colors. read more

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Santa Monica Plastics is truly the best! I worked with Claudia on several some acrylic pieces which most businesses would tell me was a hard pass. Claudia could not have been nicer and accommodating. She and her team were able to turn around the orders very quickly and even with a last minute call, were able to add another piece to my order. The prices were beyond fair with stellar outcome. Very easy parking, plus a good way to support a local small business. Do yourself a favor and visit Santa Monica Plastics first. read more

Plastics Gurus Bruce is the man! Nice location, nice workers, informative and helpful Got a quick quote and good prices on various custom made acrylic pieces.. I've also been able to start making my own molds for other projects ever since. read more

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I had a task of replacing glass with acrylic in case an earthquake happens. First I ordered through Amazon and they sent me frosted acrylic that was too thin (description said clear) So I figured I would find professionals and just outsource my project to them. Santa Monica Plastics saved the day! I called and asked for quotes (prices online for some stuff also and there's a minimum amount to order [$25?]). I had multiple sizes and got them all for what I thought was a crazy good deal! At first 3 of my many acrylic cuts weren't the correct size so they fixed the up for me free of charge! The two dude's at the front were awesome. Very helpful. There's also a sizing thing if you don't know how big you need! I know I have another project involving acrylic glass and now I know where I'll be going to get help. Thanks Santa Monica Plastics! Oops. I deleted the images had on accident! They were perfect though! read more

I ordered this display case for my mother's Japanese doll a week before Christmas. Eric was very attentive, friendly and helpful. It was ready to pick up on Christmas Eve morning and it is perfect! Thank you SM Plastics for great customer service, excellent and timely work. read more

Santa Monica Plastics - Framing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Over priced and absolutely unhelpful. Look for another place before venturing in to the rudeness. read more

tinny place, employees know nothing about products. Very poor selection of materials and very expensive They impersonate Hasting plastics in the web searches to get customers. Ohh I miss Hastings Plastics sooo much!!!!! Only usable by Santa Monica's old ladies addicted to hobbies read more

Great job. There was a slight miscommunication on their end but they more than made up for it. Way to make things right. And why I adamantly support small business - ownership, accountability and empowerment. read more

This was my worst experience at a store ever. The staff was incredibly rude and unprofessional. Do not do Buisness with them.

I love this store! I go here for my acrylic supplies. They have customer service and a good selection of colors

Really great, friendly, and reasonably priced! I needed some last minute moderately sized sheets of acrylic for a photoshoot, and the folks at Santa Monica Plastic came through and helped me out. I'll definitely be back for any future needs! read more

I needed a custom display case ASAP and they were the only company in town that could accommodate. Nice people too! read more

Santa Monica Plastics - I needed this case the next day and they were the only company in town that accommodated. Worked out great! - Framing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

If you ever have a project that seems too extraordinary this is THE PLACE TO GO! Awesome personal service, Awesome turn around times, Awesome advice -- Just Totally Way-Darn-Awesome. Things they have amazingly done for us: Table Tops, Art Stands, Art Boxes, Acrylic Shelves, Sculptured Award Trophies, Restoration of Broken Vintage. Their Knowledge and Service are Exceptional. True Perfection... thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! read more

SM Plastics took the time to be sure they understood what I need to accomplish with the materials. Very friendly and helpful. The job was done perfectly and on time. read more

Needed a piece of plexiglass on a Saturday to repair a shower. These guys were great, price competitive. When I called they said "come on in we'll cut it while you wait".. and they did in short order. while the fix is temporary until we re-do the bathroom, it look as good as the original frosted glass read more

We have always gone -- reluctantly-- to Solter Plastics when we need an acrylic job done. How WONDERFUL TO FIND SM Plastics. It's a nice, family run business with great pricing, great turn around times, and good inventory. I highly recommend them. read more

Santa Monica Plastics - Framing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

They are a reliable, professional company. They have always had great follow-though on all my orders whether custom jobs or just needing a specific size. A great asset to the LA area. Highly recommend read more

Great source for plastics and plastic fabrication. Nice to see they guys from the closed Hastings Plastics are back. Knowledgeable, friendly and affordable. read more

Over a period of 2014-2018 SM Plastics have made 5 acrylic display boxes for my model motorbikes and two locomotives. The workmanship was superb and each made exactly to my specifications. I'm so pleased to display my models to their full advantage thanks to these excellent cases. read more

Simply amazing place to get anything acrylic related. I needed a display case for an odd shaped record, so I ordered two pieces of acrylic on their website. Called the next day, they asked what use I was going to give the acrylic. When I responded that I was going to sandwich my record with 'em but I was trying to figure out how to secure them in place, they suggested to drill holes and add removable plastic screws. I was thrilled. "How much more is that going to be?" - I asked. - Nothing. Don't worry about it - he responded. Now THE NEXT DAY the piece was delivered up at my doorstep. I can't recommend these guys enough. They're just amazing! read more

You know i'm not a yelper. I don't have the time or inclination really but I use it all the time to get reviews for places I plan to visit however there are rare moments when people REALLY go out of their way to help another person and I cant think of a better way to reward that integrity than to tell people of my experience. Hopefully I can help them with a little more business as they deserve it. I'm a business owner and like most other entrepreneurs/business owners in modern times am usually frantically running about trying to meet deadlines. I was working on a potential, very lucrative deal and needed a prototype made very quickly. I wasn't even sure It could be made from plexiglass but they assured me it could be done. Not only that but also within two days as that was the deadline for my business meeting. Ok very tall order I thought but didn't have any other option and no more time. Fingers crossed I waited frantically a day and a half and then bombarded them with nervous phone calls. They assured me it was going well, not to worry. Ok finally go pick it up, get home and realize I made a mistake and forgot to have a key feature included on the drawing. As such it did not get added to the prototype. I called frantically at 4:45 right before they closed and was given the phone number of their second fabrication shop where the piece was assembled. The gentleman on the phone was a courteous but to the point person, nice guy I explained my dilemma and that my meeting was at 9am and a critical feature was left off was there anything he could do or recommend? He patiently listened to my pathetic pleading and to my disbelief offered to stay and wait for me to return that evening and complete it. I'm rarely impressed or blown away these days by generosity but needless to say the poor guy didn't leave that shop until 11:30 that evening. If he ever reads this I would like to sincerely extend my gracious gratitude. Pure professionalism and decency, a nice combination. read more

I needed 15 or 20 boxes made to hold envelopes with small items in them. They needed to be very precise 12.5 inches long with thin walls and precise enough so I could fit them all into a tight space. I had options to make them in wood or even cardboard. I showed them to Eric and Claudia at Santa Monica plastics because they have been around as Hastings and now Santa Monica plastics for nearly 70 years. They gave me a quote and I had them make 5 as a test. They were unbelievably accurate, and in addition, they were very solid. This allowed me to do more than I had imagined in my limited space. I order several more and am going to order more still. They are nice to work with, fair in their pricing and did an exceptional job in a reasonable amount of time. I now think of them first when I have a complicated project when before I might not have done something because I thought it was to much trouble. Sigmund read more

This is an excellent shop. The owners and everyone else are truly accommodating, kind, and knowledgeable. When they say they will deliver someone, they will and on time. Eric the owner is a great guy who will go out of his way to do the job right, and Bruce is also a very kind and professional man. I definitely recommend this place for any sorts of plastics work anyone needs. read more

They hag what I needed, a resin formula to put a coat over wooden holes. The inventory and space seemed compact and needs some organizing design. People are friendly. Just a note, the yelp driving instructions took me to the back alley instead of the front parking area read more

Drove all over LA trying to find a shop like this one. I terms of acrylic, they have more options than anywhere I went, and they charge per square foot rather than the entire sheet. To top it off, their prices were much cheaper than other places I tried. They will also cut depending on your desired dimensions. I wouldn't waste time trying other shops, this one is where it's at. The people working there were also so nice, which made the experience that much better. read more

I used to go to these guys when they were at their last location - and still return to their new one. Every project I've ever needed their help on has turned out SUPERB! They're super helpful, quick and responsive and do a great job no matter the request. I will continue to return with my business! read more

I had a hard time finding the building from Google but I called and he came out to wave me in. My piece of plexiglass was for a furniture project. It was cut perfectly, the price was reasonable and customer service was friendly. I now have another project in mind. read more

I was a first time customer and just had a terrible experience with the owner Bruce. Charged me $180 for a 2.5 ft x 2.5ft ft piece of polycarbonate, and wanted to charge me even more to drill some holes. Furthermore, the piece wasn't cut exactly right and when I took it back to get it fixed he was really unhelpful and didn't want to fix it. I went to solter plastics to have them fix it and guess what. They would have cut the same exact piece for only $80! They were extremely helpful and cut the piece exactly the way it needed to be. Never going back here again. read more

I don't know what George A.'s deal is but Santa Monica Plastics is manned by two of Hastings Plastics best guys. If he really knew Hastings Plastics like he makes out to, he'd know...but, apparently, he doesn't. Santa Monica Plastics is not "expensive" and they always go out of their way for me. Even tracking down materials they don't usually stock. I've never had a problem with them. I am a working artist who exhibits internationally. I work with plastics resins frequently within my practice and also repair my own surfboards. I had been a customer of Hastings for years and Santa Monica Plastics since they filled Hastings void after closing. I trust and respect Santa Monica Plastics products and services implicitly. read more

I went in to Santa Monica Plastics with the frame for my refrigerator's bottom drawers. The glass top had been smashed during cleaning. Twenty minutes later I got back into my car with the frame and plastic replacement, perfectly cut. I got everything home, the paper film came off the plastic easily, and voila - we have our fridge back in work mode. Bruce actually furnished us with a thicker piece of plastic to withstand 2 gallons of milk. Problem solved. Thank you! read more