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curtc(at)consolidated.net
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:47 am Post subject: Lexan windshield

I recently replaced my old lexan windshield with a new one  and promptly spilled gas on it, etching it!  I have flown it for about 40 hours now with the discoloration and now it has started to develop cracks radiating from the filler hole.  I have drilled these cracks but feel a little wary.  Not sure what it would be like to have a 150 mph wind in your face!  What is the best way to prevent this short of being more careful and less sloppy?  Has anyone addressed this problem?  

   

Thanks for any help & suggestions  

   

Curt Crosby  

N7733  W-8 with O-200  

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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:37 am Post subject: Lexan windshield

 

  

   

  

  

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curtc(at)consolidated.net
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:02 am Post subject: Lexan windshield

Nice looking TW!  What kind of adhesive did you use to bond the plexiglass to the Lexan?    

   

Thanks very much Lou….  

   

Curt  

         

  

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owenld(at)earthlink.net
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:06 am Post subject: Lexan windshield

Curt

  

 I had a similar thing to happen on N6PJ years ago. See the attachment to see how I cemented a plexiglass patch around the filler hole and painted it white.

 Good Louk.

  

 Lou Owen

  

 



  

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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:10 am Post subject: Lexan windshield

I thought you'd ask that and I don't really remember. That was about 15 years ago I think but it seems like it was a paste type adhesive that was touted to be for plastic. Sorry I cant do better than that.

 Good luck with your fix. 

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dan42101(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:32 am Post subject: Lexan windshield

You may try at an aquarium supply store or pet store for aquarium repair parts.  It would be worth a phone call or 2 I'd say.



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   I thought you'd ask that and I don't really remember. That was about 15 years ago I think but it seems like it was a paste type adhesive that was touted to be for plastic. Sorry I cant do better than that.

 Good luck with your fix. 

 Lou

  

 



  

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