I got a rock chip on the frostbite run, now its cracked. Looking into Lexan. Any experience?
Windshield Broke
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Look into Fast Freddies. He's a member, but hasn't been on the forum in a while. One problem with Lexan is that you need to be careful with cleaning.
http://www.fastfreddiesfabrications.com/shop/product.php?id_product=1
http://www.fastfreddiesfabrications.com/shop/product.php?id_product=1
Thx. I saw Fast Freddies and it looks good. He wants 600. I think I can get a sheet and cut it myself for 200.
This thread may be helpful: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?26432-Lexan-Windshield-question&highlight=lexan.
I'll be interested in what product you choose & how the replacement goes.
John
I'll be interested in what product you choose & how the replacement goes.
John
Cool dude. Thx. Still investigating and will update.
Scott "Elder" Harrison
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Pete, I can't recall which brand of Cobra you have, but many have somewhat different sizes. You should contact the manufacturer of your Cobra for a template, or use your old one.
So update
I did it! it cost me 240 with shipping and 15 bucks for a blade to use in my jigsaw. Easy
Happy to do it for anyone in the club.
First time out and a rock smaked the lexan HARD! If it was glass I'm sure it would have cracked "again " on the first outing. Just a small chip? in the lexan. Im very happy with it.
I did it! it cost me 240 with shipping and 15 bucks for a blade to use in my jigsaw. Easy
Happy to do it for anyone in the club.
First time out and a rock smaked the lexan HARD! If it was glass I'm sure it would have cracked "again " on the first outing. Just a small chip? in the lexan. Im very happy with it.
I have been holding off on the replacement of my cracked windshield as I was waiting to hear how successful you were with your replacement. Happy to hear it went well. I would like to know more about where you bought the Lexan and the saw blade.
Scott "Elder" Harrison
"Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional"
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About $160 for 24" x 48" sheet. Check out the Clear Scratch-, UV-, and Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate
https://www.mcmaster.com/polycarbonate-sheets
I ordered from
POP DISPLAYS
21985 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46614
574-233-1934
www.go2pop.com
Lexan sheet scratch resistant MR-10
polycarbonate clear 1/4”x 60”x 24”
$205 plus shipping $35.36
Measurements may vary, so measure yours.
Saw blade from Home Depot for plastics and tile.
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Scott, Thanks for the link, but unfortunately my windshield is 51.5 inches wide, so the 48 inch panel won't work. I will go with the 60 inch option and hopefully have extra to replace my wing windows.
Thanks, I just ordered the same. I look forward to not looking through the cracked glass.
Thanks for the help. I cut the Lexan and installed the new window today. It worked great.
So far it’s been awesome
The exact measurement is .236 inches which is exactly what was removed from my Backdraft. The Lexan fit snugly into the rubber seal. Any thinner and I would think it would be too thin for the rubber seal and be too flexible. Any thicker and it would be difficult to bend into place.