What do most people use to create the black lining around the lexan? Some look just like it came from the factory. Would like some tips and advice b4 I start on my lexan.

 

spray paint on the inside.

 

yeah i know its paint, but some cars look dayum near stock.




Modified by fasthatch89 at 1:50 PM 5/27/2004

 

yeah those look super nice. Doesnt hurt that those are probably brand new.

 

No rivets clean

 

how do u put lexan on w/o rivets?

 

Just dont use rivets, use a thing called thread-serts.. Its an insert that goes into the metal of the car and has thread on it, you need a special pop tool to install them, and you can use black tapered hex screws in it. The finished look is perfect!

 

The Fal kits are pretty nice too.

 

those are brand new, but its speedglass and its supposed to stay like that; its what we are going to use too

plug; I have some normal lexan for a 96+ hatch for sale

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIXTYdashONE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just dont use rivets, use a thing called thread-serts.. Its an insert that goes into the metal of the car and has thread on it, you need a special pop tool to install them, and you can use black tapered hex screws in it. The finished look is perfect!</TD></TR></TABLE>


Plus you can vary how tight you set it. With rivets its too easy to overtighten and warp the lexan making it look crappy.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIXTYdashONE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just dont use rivets, use a thing called thread-serts.. Its an insert that goes into the metal of the car and has thread on it, you need a special pop tool to install them, and you can use black tapered hex screws in it. The finished look is perfect!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ron, So where can i get this so called thread-serts and the pop tool?

 

normally they use a reg flat black spray paint but after they rivet it on the paint splits open and you get a dirty looking black frame ido a quick 800 greit and use model spray paint for rc cars and the paint is flexable and sticks to the plastic and doest lift

 

Can you use window silicone to put lexan in?It would give it a real clean look also...i ask because a friend does widshields for most of the local dealerships and does a real clean job.I think it should work though,seeing as it holds glass good.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedb20vtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Ron, So where can i get this so called thread-serts and the pop tool?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I sent you PM with some Info Vic...

 

One thing to be sure about when painting your windows is to be sure they are clean and try to get your hands on some paint that not only sticks to lexan, but also can handle some flexing without flaking off. Bickel has a good product for this.

https://secure.st-louis.net/je...ories
Scroll a little more than half way down the page. Good stuff.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fasthatch89 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah i know its paint, but some cars look dayum near stock.




Modified by fasthatch89 at 1:50 PM 5/27/2004</TD></TR></TABLE>

DAYUMM...Savs car is pimp..

 

Hopefully it will stay clean... His hatch was clean many moons ago..

Sav, ill clean it for you if it gets dirty, lol...

 

Polycarbonate paint works best on lexan you can get it at any hobby store, it's mainly used to paint RC car bodies, very durable and flexable doesn't chip.

 

Go to http://www.mcmaster.com and under search, type Rivnut. That is what you want, and they sell the tool also. We usually mask off the windows and scuff the area that is going to be painted.

 

with polycarbonate paint you won't need to scuff just clean the area with warm soapy water and let it dry real good before painting

 

im almost done building my drag car,so I would also like to now were I can get those thread serts and the special tool.thanks for your help.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NFJohn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Go to http://www.mcmaster.com and under search, type Rivnut. That is what you want, and they sell the tool also. We usually mask off the windows and scuff the area that is going to be painted.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Check this place out. They have what you're looking for.