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?
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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.
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.
StangDreamin'
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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.
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.
1320stang
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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.
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.
Platonic Solid
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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.
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.
65stanger said:
So your saying if we surround ourselves in Lexan that we are safe from Big Blue Fuzzy Closet Monsters?
Never!Realmongo said:So your saying if we surround ourselves in Lexan that we are safe from Big Blue Fuzzy Closet Monsters?
Platonic Solid
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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).
Very good for you too!Realmongo said:
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 said:
It's too bad, but they have not allowed anyone into that place for years now.
Platonic Solid
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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.Realmongo said:It's too bad, but they have not allowed anyone into that place for years now.
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