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Re: Lexan install
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02/22/09 11:32 AM
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tony,i used to use alot of plexi and lexan when i was in the sign buisiness and there were special drill bits that had a long taper to them specialy for drilling plastics,but i cant seem to find a supplier,what do you use? also what are you using for gasket mat.?
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Re: Lexan install
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#232459
02/22/09 11:34 AM
02/22/09 11:34 AM
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tony,i used to use alot of plexi and lexan when i was in the sign buisiness and there were special drill bits that had a long taper to them specialy for drilling plastics,but i cant seem to find a supplier,what do you use?
well it's only 1/8" thick so I just use a regular bit.
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Re: Lexan install
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02/22/09 01:16 PM
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Tony, your car looks very nice  I cut my lexan in a sheet metal cutter ( which can cut 2m long sheets). If you want real nice edges, you can sand papper the edges with a long board, like 3M.
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Re: Lexan install
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02/22/09 01:51 PM
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Very nice Tony... super clean lookin  If you want a nice edge on the lexan after you cut it, sand with a block then hit it with a propane torch, it'll make it clear again 
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Re: Lexan install
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02/22/09 04:10 PM
02/22/09 04:10 PM
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Very nice Tony... super clean lookin
If you want a nice edge on the lexan after you cut
it, sand with a block then hit it with a propane
torch, it'll make it clear again
Did you ever work for me?....you tend to know alot of tricks....LOL
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Re: Lexan install
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02/22/09 04:17 PM
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Very nice Tony... super clean lookin
If you want a nice edge on the lexan after you cut
it, sand with a block then hit it with a propane
torch, it'll make it clear again
Did you ever work for me?....you tend to know alot of tricks....LOL
LOL, I dont think I ever worked out on that coast,
just lots of years for Chrysler in engineering doing
all sorts of testing... and making some show parts/cars
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Re: Lexan install
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02/22/09 04:58 PM
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Very nice Tony... super clean lookin
If you want a nice edge on the lexan after you cut
it, sand with a block then hit it with a propane
torch, it'll make it clear again
More tips on this trick ???
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Re: Lexan install
[Re: VernMotor]
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02/22/09 05:03 PM
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Jamie, its super easy, after sanding to get the edge nice and straight you pass the torch across it just so that it clears up(its slightly melting it) plus it puts a minor radius on both edges... just looks alot nicer and gives it a finished look. Test on a piece of scrap to see how much time you need to spend on it EDIT If you hold the torch square to the edge it will radius both sides at once
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Re: Lexan install
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02/22/09 08:40 PM
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I dont know Tony... I like it. What you dont like the
glossy black?
it's kind of bright against the yellow. I don't like the black go wing either.
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