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09-16-2009, 08:01 PM | #1 |
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Question about lexan windows on the liftback
I'm planning on making my own lexan rear windows for an 09 liftback and I was wondering if they would would need to be pre molded with a curve in them before re-adhering them back to the framing. My idea was to trace the windows on paper as a mock up then cut the sheets of lexan accordingly. My logic was that because lexan is flexible i could just bend it to fit the window frames however I'm sure I could be completely dead wrong Anyone know if that's possible or would I need custom shaped pieces to fit properly?
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09-16-2009, 09:43 PM | #2 |
Lexan is very flexible so you should be fine. Only thing that sucks is that it scratches so easily.
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09-17-2009, 12:10 AM | #3 |
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When I had my truck about 5 years ago I swapped out all the windows including the windshield
for lexan. It came with a protective coating on it to resist scratching. I ordered them from a company online that specializes in lexan windows. I wish I could find the website again cause It only cost me about $1000 for all the windows. If you look on selectproducts.com they sell a plexiglass bender or you can slowly heat it to get a slight curve out of it.
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09-17-2009, 12:12 AM | #4 |
pink wheels are cool
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there used to be this place called speed glass
but yea lexan scratches super easy and I have a good feeling on a DD it would yellow after a while |
09-17-2009, 02:28 AM | #5 |
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My plan was to have it tinted on the inside and out before installing it thus making it fade and scratch resistant! Thank you for your help I will be sure to post photos of the completed project and maybe even sell completed pieces if it all works out
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09-17-2009, 05:31 AM | #6 |
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are you going for shatter resistant windows?
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09-17-2009, 10:23 AM | #7 |
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It's for a weight savings
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09-17-2009, 10:28 AM | #8 |
pink wheels are cool
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i would be interested to see how the front window holds up
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09-17-2009, 10:47 AM | #9 | |
Start another Oil Thread!
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question:
do you still have your air conditioning and stereo?
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09-17-2009, 11:10 AM | #10 |
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No, but seriously.... is this for weight savings because unless everythign is gutted, you are doing the wrong thing first..
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09-17-2009, 11:11 AM | #11 | |
Start another Oil Thread!
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power window regulators + lexan is pimp!
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09-17-2009, 11:18 AM | #12 |
pink wheels are cool
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lol
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09-17-2009, 11:41 AM | #13 |
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Interesting project, post pics if you do this!
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09-17-2009, 11:46 AM | #14 | |
Start another Oil Thread!
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it already looks a lot like this:
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09-17-2009, 01:22 PM | #15 |
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The car is completely gutted including radio and AC....hell I even pulled out my side curtain airbags and cut off the roof mounts that they used to be attached to Basically anything that could be removed from inside of the car that didn't affect its structural integrity and didn't cost a fortune to remove is now gone. So to answer your question, yes this is for weight savings
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09-17-2009, 01:23 PM | #16 |
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Negative they are both gone
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09-17-2009, 01:42 PM | #17 |
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well if you go ahead with lexan all around besides lightweight you would have good protection from thieves then again it'll be a death trap if you need to break the glass to get out.
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A. So I can still get out of the car in an emergency B. So i don't suffocate to death from burning plastic if my engine happens to catch on fire
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