Lexan install

Posted By: Quicktree

Lexan install - 02/22/09 03:26 PM

started installing the lexan. if these pics don't work i'll have to resort to plan B.

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 03:29 PM

started gluing down the 3/8x3/4" rubber gasket. man that stuff is expensive.

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 03:32 PM

close up of the gasket, this will make the lexan fit flush with the body line and seal the window.

Posted By: bonefish

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 03:32 PM

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.?

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 03:34 PM

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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.

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 03:34 PM

a pic of my rear installed

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 03:35 PM

and 1 last pic of the engine bay cleaned up a little

Posted By: smokinwoody

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 03:41 PM

your car is looking great Tony....

I used a circular saw with fine teeth when I cut my Lexan...

Posted By: RT540

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 05:16 PM

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.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 05:51 PM

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

Posted By: Chassisman

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 08:10 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

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 08:17 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

Posted By: VernMotor

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 08:58 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 ???

Posted By: RemCharger

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 09:01 PM

Very very nice. I like the mirrors, wipers, antanna and clean no wire engine compartment. I'm doing similar stuff.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 09:03 PM

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

Posted By: VernMotor

Re: Lexan install - 02/22/09 09:35 PM

Thank you I will try my TIP OF THE DAY !

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 12:23 AM

well it's in, I went with the bickle black around the edge. don't know if I really like it. stuck with it now though

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 12:31 AM

I dont know Tony... I like it. What you dont like the
glossy black?

Posted By: smokinwoody

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 12:40 AM

could have set it up with the stock trim?

thats what I did with the Duster..

Tony it looks good...

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 12:40 AM

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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.

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 12:43 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.?

the gasket is someething I had made up. it's 3/8" thick and 3/4" wide. that crap is expensive though

Posted By: blown572dart

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 12:45 AM

looks nice

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 12:47 AM

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could have set it up with the stock trim?

thats what I did with the Duster..

Tony it looks good...

woddy I thought about that, but it's probably cheaper to do it this way. I have some of the chrome but I didn't want to try and piece it together. thanks

Posted By: Duster_Dude

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 01:17 AM

Looks good!
Who made the gasket material and how expensive is it??

Hey that "Tip Of The Day" is good to know as I'll be doing the same thing here soon. Great info....

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 01:30 AM

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Looks good!
Who made the gasket material and how expensive is it??

Hey that "Tip Of The Day" is good to know as I'll be doing the same thing here soon. Great info....

got it from a local rubber company, I think it was around $3 a foot

I
i'll check the price tomorrow.

Posted By: PS Arrow

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 01:45 AM

Tony,
Looks very good. I dunno how the price compares, but this place has the gasket for lexan installation.
http://store.clearoneracing.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 02:17 AM

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Tony,
Looks very good. I dunno how the price compares, but this place has the gasket for lexan installation.
http://store.clearoneracing.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4

yea thats much cheaper, I wonder if it's the same stuff?

Posted By: sixpackgut

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 02:32 AM

car is too nice to be just a race car. put those big M&H drag radials on the car and drive it

looks good tony

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 02:44 AM

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car is too nice to be just a race car. put those big M&H drag radials on the car and drive it

looks good tony

thanks

you could be riding in this baby. it has your name all over it.

Posted By: sixpackgut

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 02:55 AM

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car is too nice to be just a race car. put those big M&H drag radials on the car and drive it

looks good tony

thanks you could be riding in this baby. it has your name all over it.

i was thinking about spray painting my name all over it

but i cant afford spay paint

Posted By: Anonymous

Post deleted by Defbob - 02/23/09 02:57 AM

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 11:48 AM

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Looks good!
Who made the gasket material and how expensive is it??

Hey that "Tip Of The Day" is good to know as I'll be doing the same thing here soon. Great info....

got it from a local rubber company, I think it was around $3 a foot I
i'll check the price tomorrow.

They ripped you off. Next time, check mcmaster.com. You can buy a 50 foot roll of that exact size of rubber strip for less than $10.00 plus shipping. That's my tip of the day.

yea it kind of looks that way.I bought it through a friend. we got enough for 3 cars.sounds like I paid for them

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 04:14 PM

Looking good..........I thaught about lexan but then it wouldn`t be a street car anymore......does look nice though.

Posted By: Chassisman

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 06:45 PM

You can also order not only from McMaster-Carr or Grainger for the rubber but also CIR(California Industrial Rubber)...they have great prices and service....plus they EVEN carry the Polycarbonate sheeting.

Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 06:58 PM

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well it's in, I went with the bickle black around the edge. don't know if I really like it. stuck with it now though

Looking fantastic Tony....

Rickster

Posted By: Chassisman

Re: Lexan install - 02/23/09 07:29 PM

Tony...might want to buy yourself some Novus Polish for those windows....stuff works great !!!!!

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Lexan install - 02/24/09 05:36 PM

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Tony...might want to buy yourself some Novus Polish for those windows....stuff works great !!!!!

thanks guys

where can you get novus polish from?

Posted By: Chassisman

Re: Lexan install - 02/24/09 07:28 PM

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Tony...might want to buy yourself some Novus Polish for those windows....stuff works great !!!!!

thanks guys where can you get novus polish from?

www.novuspolish.com I've always bought it directly from them....you'll only need the #2 and #1 unless the cat slides down your windows...LOL......stuff is magic...I've saved many a cloudy lexan window that customers left there car outside for too long.

.....it also restores those foggy headlight lens on newer cars...