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Technical Section => General Tech => Topic started by: nabsim on January 20, 2013, 10:43:38 AM



Title: Window material
Post by: nabsim on January 20, 2013, 10:43:38 AM
Anybody know what it is I need to use for windows in the sidecar? Sides aren't a problem as they are flat but front and rear curve. I seem to think they used to Akers visors from lemon but stuff I have seen so far looks rigid. Same with Perspex, looks like it won't bend. I know the type of thing I want if I could pick it up and feel it but not the name for it.


Title: Re: Window material
Post by: spanners on January 20, 2013, 11:51:51 AM
Anybody know what it is I need to use for windows in the sidecar? Sides aren't a problem as they are flat but front and rear curve. I seem to think they used to Akers visors from lemon but stuff I have seen so far looks rigid. Same with Perspex, looks like it won't bend. I know the type of thing I want if I could pick it up and feel it but not the name for it.
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Title: Re: Window material
Post by: Olds on January 20, 2013, 12:04:13 PM
Another name to look out for is Makrolon.
These will all flex without shattering and not so affected by sunlight as the cheap perspex you get in diy stores.


Title: Re: Window material
Post by: nabsim on January 20, 2013, 12:38:49 PM
Just read my original post, didn't notice the iPad had swapped words, I really didn't type some of that :(

It should have said I think they made visors from Lexan. I have had a response from a supplier and they are pointing me at the right grade to use. It is a uv stable type of Lexan, I will let you know what when its sorted.

Wasn't sure what would bend but still withstand stones and things.

Thanks for responses peeps :)


Title: Re: Window material
Post by: The North on January 20, 2013, 10:38:41 PM
Trent plastics in Gainsborough sell lexan or other acrylic material various thicknesses, they will cut to templates exactly and are good to deal with, i will be replacing the rear door and side screens on the ranger to shed some more weight and will be getting it from them.