After sanding edges, then you can get a really nice glass like edge by
hitting the edge with a propane torch (practice on scrap... duh...)
WST
----- Original Message -----
From "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at Exit109.com>
To: "Sam Marble" <samncyna@netzero.net>
Cc: "spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: Rear glass for Bugeye hardtop
> Sam Marble wrote:
> >
>
> > Has anyone had success with plexiglass as an alternative ?
> > If so, does anyone have the demensions or a template ?
>
> I have had success with Lexan (brand) acrylic sheets plexiglass type
stuff. It
> bends and curves too. Cuts with a jig saw and you can sand the edges.
Available at
> better home centers and hardware stores. Glass shops probably carry it
too.
>
> Make a template using large card stock or cardboard.
> The beauty of Lexan is you can cut it again if it's too big.
> But if it's too small.......
> --
>
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> A few Sprites
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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