From LRS

“Currently, most LRS windshields are made from Impact Modified Acrylic. Our ELITE series of windshields are made from Glass-Coated Polycarbonate material.”

https://longrideshields.com/pages/support



I have owned both regular and elite versions of LRS shields, and am very happy with the quality. In talking with Matt, there are pros and cons to both. Scratch resistance and or being able to polish out scratches is the main difference.

If I recall correctly (don’t quote me here, read below and Call LRS to be certain), the ELITE shields with their hard coating resist scratches, but it they do get scratched, they cant be polished out, whereas the less expensive acrylic are less scratch resistant, but, can be polished to like new easily.

The basic acrylic shields are VERY budget friendly, but the ELITE shields won’t break the bank either.

I continue to recommend LRS, and, I will continue being a customer. Call and talk to Matt, or catch one of regular sales, you will get a great deal.





More ore info from the above support link =

“Acrylic, Impact Modified Acrylic, and Polycarbonate


Acrylic (Trade names Plexiglas and Lucite) is one of the most transparent (Clear) materials known. It is used to make fiber optics which transmit light signals over long distances. While acrylic has greater impact resistance than glass, it is breakable.


Impact Modified Acrylic (IMA) is made by adding butyrate to Acrylic and significantly improves its impact strength. We have had a UPS truck drive over one of our Ultra windshields to prove that it can take a beating. IMA has moderate scratch resistance because of its relative hardness and is an good choice for windshields. Scratches can be buffed out. Several major brand names of windshields for motorcycles are made from IMA.


Polycarbonate (Trade names Lexan and Makrolon) was dubbed early on as the “Unbreakable Plastic”. Compared to Acrylic, it is softer and tougher (leather-like) than acrylic. In its general purpose form, polycarbonate is not a good material for windshields because it scratches easily and is UV susceptible. When a mar resistant (Glass) coating is applied to the outer surfaces, it becomes an excellent material for windshields. The cost of coated polycarbonate material, plus additional processing time drive up the price of this type of windshield.”