A thermoforming methodology for laminated thermoplastic sheets which
preserves the class "A" finish and high gloss thereof. A thermoformer has
a vacuum box component which includes a mold, and a pressure box
component which is selectively sealable in relation to the vacuum box
component. A heated laminated thermoplastic sheet is placed in the
thermoformer, the class "A" side thereof facing away from the mold, and
the thermoformer sealed. Vacuum is applied to the vacuum box component
and simultaneously air pressure is applied to the pressure box component,
including application of chilled compressed air, resulting in forming of
the sheet on the mold and controlled cooling of the sheet which preserves
its class "A" finish and high gloss.