Mandic 0 Posted January 23, 2007 Hi, How thick is usually lexan used for side windows? 3mm? Cheers Ziga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugpete1108 62 1 Cars Posted January 23, 2007 i will be using 3mm for mine, same as the glass thickness i believe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted January 23, 2007 4mm is the thickness required for motorsport according to the blue book. I'd always go for 4mm simply because of that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugpete1108 62 1 Cars Posted January 23, 2007 ah the old blue book , will that fit in the front window runners though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted January 23, 2007 No idea, but if you are going to be putting the window up and and down with polycarbonate in there it will scratch very badly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandic 0 Posted January 23, 2007 Scratch? It shouldnt scratch. There are several types of lexan available. If You take the one which is used for shop-windows or security glass, I believe everything should be ok. Cheers Ziga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted January 23, 2007 I am just trying to offer honest advice and whilst polycarb/lexan is very resistance to shattering and cracking, it does scratch very easily. Yes you can get coated versions but unsure if they will form to the shape for a window and no idea about cost. If you find a supplier and it turns out to be good value and scratch resistant please let me know as I'd be very interested in buying some Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandic 0 Posted January 23, 2007 Well over here prices for high burable lexan are cca 45 quid for 1 m2 of 3mm thick plate. How easily can it be shaped I dont know, as I havent tried it yet, but will post when I know more. Cheers Ziga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugpete1108 62 1 Cars Posted January 24, 2007 No idea, but if you are going to be putting the window up and and down with polycarbonate in there it will scratch very badly. sorry no its not going up and down , i was just wondering if it fits in the seal that goes around the frame. gonna be fitting window sliders at some point . winders ar far too heavy for my anorexic pug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPGTi 2 Posted January 29, 2007 Have lexan in the rear 1/4s of my Pug and it does scratch quite easily, especially if you brush against branches , hedges etc . Sourced mine from here Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
