JaysZ Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I'm trying to make some windows for my rear quarter and hatch windows. what size thickness is not too thin and not unnecessarily thick? would i need a strap for my hatch window? i've got new weatherstripping, should i use it or just rivet it in? weatherstrip would be a little counter-productive i know, but i might have less worries also, i measured the rear hatch to be roughly 37.5" wide and 28" tall... anyone know where i can purchase lexan polycarb sheet this size for a reasonable price? this is what i'm trying to do: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 1/8" is okay for everything but the windshield. I think you can buy a Lexan windshield which is 1/4" thick, but the weight savings isn't much, and then you have a super easy to scratch windshield. You can buy smaller pieces at Lowes or Home Depot, but check the yellow pages for plastics and you'll probably find a dealer who will sell you a 4' x 8' sheet for a better price per sq ft. I think when I was getting "the deal" I could buy a 4x8 sheet for about $60. I want to say it was about double that for the average Joe who just walked in. It's been about 5 years since I had the plastics hook up though... EDIT- Yes you need straps for the hatch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Summit Racing sells sheets of some stuff called "Speedglass" that is Lexan supposedly covered with a clear coating of some sort that helps with scratch resistance. That's what I plan to use for my windows. If you want more info on Speedglass, you can google it. The company that makes the stuff is called "Percy's" if I remember right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 http://www.mcmaster.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysZ Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 oh yeah i forgot about mcmaster! what do you think of part# 8707K61. its the abrasion and UV resistant lexan, similar to speedglass i wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 The abrasion/scratch resistant polycarbonate I've seen is really no better then regular polycarbonate. I've neve rbeen able to justify the added expense. Its going to get scratched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysZ Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 thats good to know, you just saved me $100. how about this one? http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.ASP?tab=find&context=psrchDtlLink&fasttrack=False&searchstring=8574K83 if that doesnt work, it is product # 8574K83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 That's a pretty good price, but how much does "motor freight" shipping cost? Pull out your yellow pages and call around to glass shops. They usually have this stuff on the shelf. Even if it's more expensive, I'm guessing might be cheaper than shipping the one piece freight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 can always tint the lexan so it wont scratch that bad.... clear tint also mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysZ Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 That's a pretty good price' date=' but how much does "motor freight" shipping cost? Pull out your yellow pages and call around to glass shops. They usually have this stuff on the shelf. Even if it's more expensive, I'm guessing might be cheaper than shipping the one piece freight.[/quote'] good point. i've been too lazy to pull out the big 'ol book (easier to google it lol) but if it can save a few bucks, i will do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powershift Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 you make a hole in 1/8" lexan with a lighter, its as good as having no windows at all really, but if ur not in a high risk area it would most likley be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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