Lexan Glass

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  1. stangman16 Active Member

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    Just wondering why Lexan glass is illegal for street use if it is stronger? I saw the ad in my Mustangs Plus catalog that shows the fastback glass saying it won't crack, pit or shatter... Anyone know why?
    stangman16, Oct 1, 2005
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  2. latamud Founding Member

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    I'd be interested to know how they stand up to windshield wipers over time. Or if they glare in certain lighting situations. Sorry to piggyback.
    latamud, Oct 2, 2005
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  3. stangman16 Active Member

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    don't be sorry - those are some good questions. Wish someone knew about it though... maybe i shoulda posted in Tech.
    stangman16, Oct 2, 2005
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  4. 66ford289 New Member

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    Doesn't the lexan eventually haze over and get scratched?
    66ford289, Oct 2, 2005
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  5. rbohm Founding Member

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    lexan is not DOT approved for use on the street. it doesnt crack, but it does scratch easily. most racers replace their lexan twice in a season depending on what class they run.
    rbohm, Oct 2, 2005
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  6. 65stanger big blue fuzzy closet monster

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    Besides the scratching problems it is next to impossible for would be rescuers to break out when some d.a. wrecks his/her car and we have to gain access to save their life.
    65stanger, Oct 2, 2005
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  7. StangDreamin' Founding Member

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    I always thought it was the pitting/scratching/haze problem that caused legal issues with using Lexan on the street.

    As for Fuzzy's second reason; well there ya go again. 140,000,000 Libs struggled for years to promote Darwinism; and now they're trying to stop it in its tracks. :nonono:
    StangDreamin', Oct 3, 2005
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  8. Realmongo I prefer to be called "Evil Genius"

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    Could it be because it is a plastic and not safety glass?
    Realmongo, Oct 3, 2005
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  9. 1320stang Founding Member

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    Used to be, in Oklahoma, it wasn't a problem on the sides or rear, only the windshield. Don't know anymore....

    For Lexan that doesn't scratch easily, look up Percy's Speedglass on the web. They had a booth at WFC this year and had a sample of Lexan that had been half coated with their coating and half was normal. On a chain there was a piece of steel wool, you couldn't scratch the coated side at all. It's pricey, but it's what I'll be putting in my Fairlane.
    1320stang, Oct 4, 2005
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  10. Platonic Solid Founding Member

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    Fwiw

    General Info.:

    Lexan is GE's trademark for Polycarbonate. Generic Polycarbonate has lousy UV resistance, thus it yellows. Over the years, GE has greatly improved the UV resistance of Lexan (they currently provide a 10 year warranty against yellowing). Abrasion resistant Lexan is available in GE Lexan's "Margard" series.
    Platonic Solid, Oct 4, 2005
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  11. Realmongo I prefer to be called "Evil Genius"

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    So your saying if we surround ourselves in Lexan that we are safe from Big Blue Fuzzy Closet Monsters?

    :banana:
    Realmongo, Oct 5, 2005
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  12. Realmongo I prefer to be called "Evil Genius"

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    Very good for you! (GE Plastics is next door to where I work in MA)
    Realmongo, Oct 5, 2005
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  13. 65stanger big blue fuzzy closet monster

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    Never! :nonono:
    65stanger, Oct 5, 2005
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  14. Platonic Solid Founding Member

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    Ot

    Very good for you too!

    Have you visited their "model house of the future"? I wasn't exceptionally impressed, but the electric windows were cool (turn a dial and the windows tint to block some or all light as an alternative to shades).
    Platonic Solid, Oct 5, 2005
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  15. Realmongo I prefer to be called "Evil Genius"

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    It's too bad, but they have not allowed anyone into that place for years now.

    :(
    Realmongo, Oct 5, 2005
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  16. Platonic Solid Founding Member

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    Yeah, I was there about 14 years ago (I guess the future is now). Their conference table was a goof. A thick (2" I think) piece of Lexan shot full of bullets, all lodged in it.
    Platonic Solid, Oct 5, 2005
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