In a message dated 1/18/99 4:20:16 AM, Frank writes:
<< I did use Lexan brand clear plastic like material. It was Lexan for sure
since I still have a few small pieces with the label on it.
When I said torch, I meant to warm it slightly. I actually used a heat
gun (sort of like a high temp hair dryer) and I held this about 12" away
from the plastic. I did this to ease the "wanna bend back to flat"
tendency of the Lexan after it was installed in the curved window hole.
This was done to make the rubber seal fit a bit better. The apex of the
curves was pushing the gasket out.>>
Frank,
Thanks for clearing up the material and "torch" information. I have re-done
side curtains in both materials and it is reasonably easy to use a torch to
"fire polish" the edges of acrylic but Lexan is near impossible. In fact the
material venders do not recommend even trying. Just did not want someone to
spend the money on Lexan and then have it burn on them.
Bob and Annice
1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
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