Margard windshield

Margard windshield - 03/04/14 04:59 PM

Anyone have suggestions where to buy this from. I was going to purchase just a sheet and install and called a local glass company. They quoted me $525.00 for a 4x8 sheet. Were they looking at a different product or is that what it is going for these day?

Posted By: cudadon

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 05:07 PM

Look up cadillac plastic or glass. Got mine from them years ago, good price. They are near chicago, maybe they can tell you who to call by you? Or call Pro Glass for pre formed windows, or full sheets.
Don

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 05:12 PM

Quote:

Anyone have suggestions where to buy this from. I was going to purchase just a sheet and install and called a local glass company. They quoted me $525.00 for a 4x8 sheet. Were they looking at a different product or is that what it is going for these day?

I talked to the rep for a big plastic company and he
said I was wasting my money on any of the anti scratch
products.. I had it on the first windshield but dont
now... I just buy a regular sheet of Lexan or the
same company brand stuff... I paid $220 or so for
a sheet for a sheet of smoked color.... call around
to all of your local or semi local companies... there
is a big price difference.... when I talked to that
rep that was back when I was working and I use to buy
about 100-200 sheets a year

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 05:15 PM

Quote:

Look up cadillac plastic or glass. Got mine from them years ago, good price. They are near chicago, maybe they can tell you who to call by you? Or call Pro Glass for pre formed windows, or full sheets.
Don

Pretty sure Cadilac plastic sold out or went under..
that was who the rep I talked to worked.... try
calling them... that was where I bought my first sheet

Posted By: rt66jim

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 05:23 PM

I got mine from Shakedown. Ronnie / Shakedown / 903-882-8879

Fair price and had it in a week. Mine was a complete kit.
Jim

Posted By: jcc

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 05:26 PM

"and he said I was wasting my money on any of the anti scratch products."

Anybody agree?

Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 05:36 PM

Quote:

"and he said I was wasting my money on any of the anti scratch products."

Anybody agree?

I tried to cheap out ONCE and will never do it again. No matter how hard I tried to clean the uncoated stuff it always scratched and made night racing almost impossible. I need a sheet or two for the Daytona and was told the Margaurd10 in now around 370 dollars for a 4'-8' sheet but I didn't get a chance to stop in yet. Last time I bought some it was called Marguard MR5000 so it gets confusing.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 05:38 PM

Quote:

"and he said I was wasting my money on any of the anti scratch products."

Anybody agree?

I would tend to agree with what he said.. my first windshield
was the anti scratch stuff and it got the same scratches
that my other(standard stuff) got in about the same
time frame... thats basically from trying to keep
it clean and changing dial ins from the shoe polish
stuff(I use the stuff called "dial in")
EDIT
Also I learned to flood it with water before you rub
on it... that removes a lot of the sand and dust crap
before you grind it in... I also tried in the past to
clean the scratched using anti static polish.. it works
but it wasnt worth my time

Posted By: Jerry Kathe

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 06:38 PM

I suppose experiences differ....but I would only use margaurd or equivalent. ...providing
1. I would keep the car long enough for payback...this will vary case to case...probably about five years of racing.
2. Like another said...race at night.
3.want to keep my ride looking like a quality piece.

Posted By: dartman366

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 07:06 PM

I used standard polycarbonate on my car, been there close to 20 years now and has been thru he.. and back, going to replace it when I refinish the paint and will use the std. stuff again, as stated before, if you wash the grit and dirt off first and use a soft cloth when you clean it, then it will last longer,,I also use lemon pledge which helps hide small scratches.

Posted By: FastmOp

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 09:50 PM

I use polycarbonate for my stuff. It comes with anti scratch coating for under a hundred a sheet. It's under the Tuffak brand. It might not have the anti scratch I forget lol.
I get mine at General Rubber and plastics. I think it's a franchise cause I seen more then one lol

Use TP and windex instead of paper towels or rags and the polycarbonate will last a long time. Mine been in about 15 years.

Posted By: DoubleD

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 10:30 PM

Baker Plastics in Youngstown made those windows for me - At the time it was marguard that they used - Give them a call at (330) 743-3142. That front window is a treat to put in

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Margard windshield - 03/04/14 11:32 PM

Quote:

Quote:

Anyone have suggestions where to buy this from. I was going to purchase just a sheet and install and called a local glass company. They quoted me $525.00 for a 4x8 sheet. Were they looking at a different product or is that what it is going for these day?

I talked to the rep for a big plastic company and he
said I was wasting my money on any of the anti scratch
products.. I had it on the first windshield but dont
now... I just buy a regular sheet of Lexan or the
same company brand stuff... I paid $220 or so for
a sheet for a sheet of smoked color.... call around
to all of your local or semi local companies... there
is a big price difference.... when I talked to that
rep that was back when I was working and I use to buy
about 100-200 sheets a year

was told the same thing here, it's just a coating that does very little at double the cost

Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Margard windshield - 03/05/14 12:07 AM

Quote:

Quote:

"and he said I was wasting my money on any of the anti scratch products."

Anybody agree?

I would tend to agree with what he said.. my first windshield
was the anti scratch stuff and it got the same scratches
that my other(standard stuff) got in about the same
time frame... thats basically from trying to keep
it clean and changing dial ins from the shoe polish
stuff(I use the stuff called "dial in")
EDIT
Also I learned to flood it with water before you rub
on it... that removes a lot of the sand and dust crap
before you grind it in... I also tried in the past to
clean the scratched using anti static polish.. it works
but it wasnt worth my time

Is this what you guys are using? If so maybe I will give it another try especially if I need two sheets.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-48-..._-202038054-_-N

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Margard windshield - 03/05/14 01:24 AM

Is this what you guys are using? If so maybe I will give it another try especially if I need two sheets.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-48-..._-202038054-_-N

No... I used a polycarb but just the plain stuff..
I still bought it at the plastic shop

Posted By: moparborn

Re: Margard windshield - 03/05/14 02:10 AM

Cadillac was bought out by GE then Sabic.
They have warehouses all over,
Dayton,OH
Cranberry twp,PA
Useing Nexus to clean will make it last.
Mr10 is hard coated on 2 sides
Mr101 is coated on 1 side
You can get old stock Mr101 pretty cheap at the Cranberry Twp,PA location.
Tell them Larry sent you.
724 775 9025
Ask for the paper masking.

Posted By: 73-Dart-sport

Re: Margard windshield - 03/05/14 03:29 AM

Thanks everyone for your comments. I think I will try calling the number suggested at Sabic.

Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Margard windshield - 03/05/14 04:35 AM

Quote:

Cadillac was bought out by GE then Sabic.
They have warehouses all over,
Dayton,OH
Cranberry twp,PA
Useing Nexus to clean will make it last.
Mr10 is hard coated on 2 sides
Mr101 is coated on 1 side
You can get old stock Mr101 pretty cheap at the Cranberry Twp,PA location.
Tell them Larry sent you.
724 775 9025
Ask for the paper masking.

Thank-you very much. I will be giving them a call.

Posted By: loaderpro

Re: Margard windshield - 03/05/14 02:35 PM

I use the standard stuff, then wipe it only with a "California Car Duster" If you get bugs try to remove them as quick as possible or lay a wet rag on them so they can be easily removed. As far as keeping the fine scratches out I use a product called "Fill n Glaze" It is designed for use on high end paints for removing swirl marks. This stuff is the best I have ever used and will make your night racing very "clear"

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Posted By: dogdays

Re: Margard windshield - 03/05/14 07:16 PM

Just a note: Acrylic is NOT Polycarbonate.

There's a world of difference. You could look it up.

R.

Posted By: loaderpro

Re: Margard windshield - 03/05/14 09:17 PM

You cannot use acrylic, it is not safe, it will not tolerate the pressure. And besides that it is not legal in NHRA.

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Posted By: rt66jim

Re: Margard windshield - 03/05/14 09:21 PM

Have any of you used Bug Slide on your lexan? A co-worker told me about it. He uses it on his HD. Jim

http://bugslideusa-com.netsolads.com/