ANOTHER DO NOT DO THIS
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: JAX Florida
RE: ANOTHER DO NOT DO THIS
if they are actually made of Lexan, I amazed it could break. Acrylite, Plexiglas, and others yes, but not Lexan. that stuff is almost impossible to crack or break. I've played with Lexan before(not a cycle shield) and found it to be malleable like steel. folded it back and forth many times before it would actually crack and break (just like steel). then took apiece over to the anvil and hammered on it and it flattened out just like you would a piece of metal. yes the surface scratch factor was low, but the resistance to fatigueseemed very high.however, all this was done when I was still down in the Miami area and the outside temp was probably in theoh so sticky high 96's.
and yea, I'm still inclined to go with the Clearview.It'snot like they cost a fortune. I just like the whole recurve design to push the air a little higher than a non-recurve.
and yea, I'm still inclined to go with the Clearview.It'snot like they cost a fortune. I just like the whole recurve design to push the air a little higher than a non-recurve.
ORIGINAL: Bryan TTM
i've cut & drilled lexan windows on my outlaw car, never a prob....it was in the 40's
...no pilot hole...slow speed...impatient the last few turns and pushed abit too hard i guess...i just ordered a new one in the height i wanted...i broke it, they didnt so i will not ask for help...i did ask him to expedite one for me tho....didnt want to cut the top cause i'da lost the cool recurve....i've had a few shields and i liked the clearview the best, so yall dont not buy one cause i screwed up....just dont do what i did [
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i've cut & drilled lexan windows on my outlaw car, never a prob....it was in the 40's
...no pilot hole...slow speed...impatient the last few turns and pushed abit too hard i guess...i just ordered a new one in the height i wanted...i broke it, they didnt so i will not ask for help...i did ask him to expedite one for me tho....didnt want to cut the top cause i'da lost the cool recurve....i've had a few shields and i liked the clearview the best, so yall dont not buy one cause i screwed up....just dont do what i did []
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Southern California
RE: ANOTHER DO NOT DO THIS
WTF Bryan, Couldn't you find your sawzall?
My dad used to modify plastic windows with the old hot nail method. Heat one up under a torch or even the stove, lineup and press down.
Have no idea if it works on lexan but heck you got a coupla' broken pieces. Might wanna try it to see if it works. If nothing else you can let the rest of know if that old method works on modern plastics or not.
Primo
P.S. The true sign of a man is one who is willing to admit his failures to others so that they may learn from his mistakes. Thanks Bryan.
My dad used to modify plastic windows with the old hot nail method. Heat one up under a torch or even the stove, lineup and press down.
Have no idea if it works on lexan but heck you got a coupla' broken pieces. Might wanna try it to see if it works. If nothing else you can let the rest of know if that old method works on modern plastics or not.
Primo
P.S. The true sign of a man is one who is willing to admit his failures to others so that they may learn from his mistakes. Thanks Bryan.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Northern Part of the Great Lone Star State
RE: ANOTHER DO NOT DO THIS
BONEHEAD...
save a piece for me as well I might of had a complete set of reamers to get you up to the size of hole you were looking for
We all learn from out mistakes...
Live and Learn...
save a piece for me as well I might of had a complete set of reamers to get you up to the size of hole you were looking for
We all learn from out mistakes...
Live and Learn...
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From: King George, VA
RE: ANOTHER DO NOT DO THIS
Hey Bryan, I'm inclined to think that maybe the Lexan was flawed to begin with. Unless you where using a center punch to mark the spot you wanted to drill, I really don't think it should have cracked like that either.
Was it a straight crack or jagged?
I'll bet you can drill in other parts of it and it won't crack.
Was it a straight crack or jagged?
I'll bet you can drill in other parts of it and it won't crack.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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RE: ANOTHER DO NOT DO THIS
Like Oly55 sais , It probably isn't Lexan .
I've worked with Lexan ( A General Electric polycarbonate )material many times over the years at work .
Very easily machined and very strong material ( expensive also) .
Any other acrylic doesn't even come close , you have to treat it with kid gloves and it still can crack .
Makes me leary of a windshield made of anything other than Lexan
I've worked with Lexan ( A General Electric polycarbonate )material many times over the years at work .
Very easily machined and very strong material ( expensive also) .
Any other acrylic doesn't even come close , you have to treat it with kid gloves and it still can crack .
Makes me leary of a windshield made of anything other than Lexan
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