is there inerest in lexan windows?
05-09-03, 12:13 AM
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is there inerest in lexan windows?
just like the title says
is there any real interest in lexan rear windows?
but at a much cheaper price???
from what i have seen corksport carries it for close to 500 dollars
what i am wanting to make will mount on the frame just like a replacement window would using the frame of the car.
if there is interest i will make some attempt for this and how much are you guys willing to pay.
personally i think 500$ is way to expensive.
is there any real interest in lexan rear windows?
but at a much cheaper price???
from what i have seen corksport carries it for close to 500 dollars
what i am wanting to make will mount on the frame just like a replacement window would using the frame of the car.
if there is interest i will make some attempt for this and how much are you guys willing to pay.
personally i think 500$ is way to expensive.
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05-09-03, 01:02 AM
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yes i know what you mean by you make people buy but what price are people looking to pay for something like this.
so i can compare what the price of the material and time put into it . to find out if its worth even trying.
so i can compare what the price of the material and time put into it . to find out if its worth even trying.
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if you use flexite I'm in, lexan is too softon the surface ( flexite is availabvle in sheets from FAL, it' what they use to make thier replacements.. it's as strong as lexan but has a hard surface like plexiglass..
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Plexiglass scratches way easy too doesn't it?
I heard there was a make of lexan (with a coating) that is really resistant to scratches.
I'd be interested, but it's going to cost around $200 for a 4 x 8 foot piece of lexan.
I heard there was a make of lexan (with a coating) that is really resistant to scratches.
I'd be interested, but it's going to cost around $200 for a 4 x 8 foot piece of lexan.
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Originally Posted by Rotorific
IF you build it (cheap) they will come.
if its cheap enough then people will be all over it.
but i would find out your cost to make it first.
10-11-06, 03:06 PM
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The last sheet of lexan I bought (not marguard) was just over $200. It takes a whole sheet to make one window and then you have the labor of cutting it. After shipping and packaging a person is going to have about $325 minimum. Marguard was almost twice the price last time I checked so $500 isn't bad if you get a scratch resistant material. You will be unhappy in less than 6 months with the easy to scratch stuff.
10-15-10, 10:28 AM
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trying to build a racecar
Step 1) Find local plastics distributor
2) Buy polycarbonate sheet
3) Cut to fit
3a)I made paper template off my old window before removing
4) Remove old window from frame (pita, btw)
5) Install new window (bolt/rivet)
2) Buy polycarbonate sheet
3) Cut to fit
3a)I made paper template off my old window before removing
4) Remove old window from frame (pita, btw)
5) Install new window (bolt/rivet)
10-19-10, 10:37 PM
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10-19-10, 10:41 PM
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The process to form polycarbonate in a tight shape is to heat it up evenly and usually use a vacuum system to pull it down over a mold.
I still make fiberglass hatch frames with polycarbonate installed for $400 but it is a race car part and is held on by dzus fasteners, weighs 15lbs. I could use a formable scratch resistant material but it would put the price over $600(just a guess, I could find out exactly
I still make fiberglass hatch frames with polycarbonate installed for $400 but it is a race car part and is held on by dzus fasteners, weighs 15lbs. I could use a formable scratch resistant material but it would put the price over $600(just a guess, I could find out exactly
10-20-10, 07:56 PM
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The process to form polycarbonate in a tight shape is to heat it up evenly and usually use a vacuum system to pull it down over a mold.
I still make fiberglass hatch frames with polycarbonate installed for $400 but it is a race car part and is held on by dzus fasteners, weighs 15lbs. I could use a formable scratch resistant material but it would put the price over $600(just a guess, I could find out exactly
I still make fiberglass hatch frames with polycarbonate installed for $400 but it is a race car part and is held on by dzus fasteners, weighs 15lbs. I could use a formable scratch resistant material but it would put the price over $600(just a guess, I could find out exactly
10-20-10, 08:05 PM
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The process to form polycarbonate in a tight shape is to heat it up evenly and usually use a vacuum system to pull it down over a mold.
I still make fiberglass hatch frames with polycarbonate installed for $400 but it is a race car part and is held on by dzus fasteners, weighs 15lbs. I could use a formable scratch resistant material but it would put the price over $600(just a guess, I could find out exactly
I still make fiberglass hatch frames with polycarbonate installed for $400 but it is a race car part and is held on by dzus fasteners, weighs 15lbs. I could use a formable scratch resistant material but it would put the price over $600(just a guess, I could find out exactly
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