cutting a windshield
#12
04-06-2010, 06:49 PM
Road Master
hey guys...
a neighbor of mine wants me to cut her windshield down about 5 inches smaller in the height.
i suggested she just buy another shield, and sell this one but...its her call.
i have a table mount scroll saw, bench grinder, buffing wheel...ect.
my question is: will it crack????
i am under the assumption its made of lexan. i plan on taping the cut line with electrical tape, and slowly cutting it on my scroll saw. then deburr and buff the edges to match whats already there.
has anyone done this before and how'd it go?
she knows im not held reliable if it cracks or breaks, as im not charging her.
i appreciate all yer responses!
thanks.
a neighbor of mine wants me to cut her windshield down about 5 inches smaller in the height.
i suggested she just buy another shield, and sell this one but...its her call.
i have a table mount scroll saw, bench grinder, buffing wheel...ect.
my question is: will it crack????
i am under the assumption its made of lexan. i plan on taping the cut line with electrical tape, and slowly cutting it on my scroll saw. then deburr and buff the edges to match whats already there.
has anyone done this before and how'd it go?
she knows im not held reliable if it cracks or breaks, as im not charging her.
i appreciate all yer responses!
thanks.
Disclamer added: use this method at your own risk
Last edited by Hocus-Pocus; 04-06-2010 at 06:59 PM.
#13
04-06-2010, 08:22 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
I Posted some PICs of cutting my Lexon Windvest down 2 in.
just take it Slow
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...-windvest.html
just take it Slow
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...-windvest.html
#14
04-06-2010, 10:28 PM
Cruiser
I followed this link and cut mine down.
Only thing I did differently id run a cotton ball that is DAMP with acetone over the edge.
That makes it look great. Do not get any acetone on an anything but the very edge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQj05...x=0&playnext=1
Only thing I did differently id run a cotton ball that is DAMP with acetone over the edge.
That makes it look great. Do not get any acetone on an anything but the very edge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQj05...x=0&playnext=1
#15
04-06-2010, 11:00 PM
I used a roto-zip to take off 4"" last yr, it cut the shield very easy, tape it off both sides, lay-out the cut line..
make a pass to practice on in the area to be thrown away... as the cutter will want to pull toward the opposite direction of the blade rotation.
Hold the cutter firm and go easy,,, after cutting file the edges with the tape still on the prevent scratches.
make a pass to practice on in the area to be thrown away... as the cutter will want to pull toward the opposite direction of the blade rotation.
Hold the cutter firm and go easy,,, after cutting file the edges with the tape still on the prevent scratches.
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04-07-2010, 12:44 AM
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#19
04-07-2010, 08:53 AM
Elite HDF Member
+1 -- I did the same, took about 4" off the windshield on my FLSTN, looks just as good as any glass shop would do. Overall, I probably spent a couple of hours on it, didn't get in any hurry.
#20
04-07-2010, 09:44 AM
Check this site out on how to cut a windshield.
My bud did this process on his fatboy windshield, but he only took a couple of inches off.
When he was done it looked 99%. He had one little booboo ,You know the one where only you can see it!
Teamster
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tec...eld/index.html
My bud did this process on his fatboy windshield, but he only took a couple of inches off.
When he was done it looked 99%. He had one little booboo ,You know the one where only you can see it!
Teamster
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tec...eld/index.html