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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 12:54 AM
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just found these. not too bad of a price. Im wondering if it would work decently or get super scratched up fast. I only plan on doing the rear glass in my crx.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_60407-1638-1...acetInfo=LEXAN
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 03:45 AM
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I did the rear glass of my CRX with that stuff. works awesome.

I don't think (for that price) it has scratch resistance, you will need to be careful with it.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 05:39 AM
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Default Re: any one running lowes lexan sheets ?

I used it on an old set of doors. You can definitely scratch it, but it holds up pretty well
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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Default Re: any one running lowes lexan sheets ?

Im pretty sure you could clear coat it just like you would a car and it wouldnt scratch as easily. Just sand it with 1200 and clear it. I bet it works
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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Default Re: any one running lowes lexan sheets ?

The Lowes lexan isn't scratch resistant. I use it for making templates but have used it on back windows before.

If you want to save money on the side windows and aren't in a hurry, check often to see what large cut sheets they have. I picked up a 2x3 piece this week that was originally $67 (don't recall the original size before it was cut) but only paid $2.00 for it.

Also drill it on a press. I use a drillpress with the speed set for plastic and it comes out much nicer than drilling by hand.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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Default Re: any one running lowes lexan sheets ?

the lowes stuff is all we use in our shop.

like mentioned you can clear it or put a scratch resistant coating on it similar to window tint but no tint of course
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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I have thought of this doing this numerous times. The FAL kit is pretty expensive. How well do you guys think this would work for a DA9's hatch window. I dont think the quarter windows would be a problem.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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it helps to do it on a sunny day or even with a heat gun on low setting. just dont rush when mounting it and driling the holes.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Default Re: any one running lowes lexan sheets ?

glad to hear you have used it redboost. I am going to do it but that will be down the road. Im hoping someone would just break out my windows so I don't have to do it. I don't wana spend the time pulling them out but Id hate to break them out since they are all in good shape.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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are you planning on doing them all?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Default Re: any one running lowes lexan sheets ?

just the rear hatch glass (both pieces) and the quarter windows.

there is actually a ef hatch in salem thats a complete bucket but its daily driven with lexan on all the rear windows so Im thinking I could get away with it on my crx.
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