Perspex / polycarbonate windows

[sambo]

Does anyone know where i can get a decent set from with the sliders?? Also what is the main difference between perspex and polycarbonate? Cheers, Sambo

[Mk2Jo]

http://www.retroblast.com/articles/plastics.html

[escortmad79]

Make sure you fit the sliders, I had the perspex windows in my blue mk1 but didn't get around to fitting the sliders & got stuck in a traffic jam on Paignton sea front in the middle of summer!

Nearly boiled myself, I had to drive along the seafront with the drivers door open slightly & me hanging out!

[Mexico]

plastics 4 performance do a top job. The did my 100e windows for me. Polycarbonate doesnt scratch as easy i think.

[Tigran]

I have heard some good stuff about plastics4performance.

 

I was also told by people who are meant to know that perspex gets that milky finish after a while and cracks easier. Anyone confirm/dispell this?

[the saint]

I was told about something called lexan (or something like that) which is even better and i plan to use it in my mk5 rs2k track car when i need it.

 

I have perspex windows in my mk1 and i need a slider for the reasons escortmad spoke of

[jay]

I have heard some good stuff about plastics4performance.

 

I was also told by people who are meant to know that perspex gets that milky finish after a while and cracks easier. Anyone confirm/dispell this?

 

confirm...

[escortmad79]

I was told about something called lexan (or something like that) which is even better and i plan to use it in my mk5 rs2k track car when i need it.

 

I have perspex windows in my mk1 and i need a slider for the reasons escortmad spoke of

Lexan's the stuff they make radio control car bodies out of!

[puddy]

I was told about something called lexan (or something like that) which is even better and i plan to use it in my mk5 rs2k track car when i need it.

 

I have perspex windows in my mk1 and i need a slider for the reasons escortmad spoke of

Lexan's the stuff they make radio control car bodies out of!

 

Very expensive tho'

 

Andy robinson race cars near basingstoke can supply it if you need it.

 

His no. is 01256 886259

 

puddy

[Jon]

I have heard some good stuff about plastics4performance.

 

Reckon they are about the best around, they form their window kits to match the shape of the original windows, very important for the rear screen as anyone who has tried to fit a flat sheet of perspex/lexan/polycarbonate will know. They put their windows in a huge oven on a former which allows the material to bend to the desired shape.

[the saint]

thanks for the info puddy but i will be getting it from Xsportracing when i need it, i knew it was more expenive but after a good chat with greg rose and having panels made by them too i will use it