lexan questions
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lexan questions ok I have some SHEILDS polycarbonate windows for my car and I am gonna take a stab at installing them myself. I was told to use rtv silicone to glue her down so anyone have a preference? Also I need to do the black out border but dont know weater to do it with ratlecan or single stage car paint and a gun. anyone whos done this before please chime in I am trying to make it look as if they are stock windows if at all possible.
We use windsheild urethane. The RTV wont hold the windows in. Draw you a border around the window and sand the edge you want painted with 100 grit then we rattle can the border.
Madman I have a question.. when you're mounting the lexan with screws, what do you scrwe into on the factory hatch? Do ya put a metal insert in the fiberglass, just drill/tap the hatch and screw into it?
Same with the windshield, drill/tap it, threaded inserts, etc? Do you also put some sealant on the edge to stop them from leaking?
I bought the pre blacked out ones from percy's.... need to get on installing them.
Thanks for the input!
Same with the windshield, drill/tap it, threaded inserts, etc? Do you also put some sealant on the edge to stop them from leaking?
I bought the pre blacked out ones from percy's.... need to get on installing them.
Thanks for the input!
Madman I have a question.. when you're mounting the lexan with screws, what do you scrwe into on the factory hatch? Do ya put a metal insert in the fiberglass, just drill/tap the hatch and screw into it?
Same with the windshield, drill/tap it, threaded inserts, etc? Do you also put some sealant on the edge to stop them from leaking?
I bought the pre blacked out ones from percy's.... need to get on installing them.
Thanks for the input!
Same with the windshield, drill/tap it, threaded inserts, etc? Do you also put some sealant on the edge to stop them from leaking?
I bought the pre blacked out ones from percy's.... need to get on installing them.
Thanks for the input!
If the glue is enough (heavy 6.0?) I'l take that route. Either way I was going to try to put the gasket on just so it looked as factory as possible.
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Verdad Gallardo I have screws already that I can use, stainless countersink ones 
Just not sure what they are supposed to thread into.
I'd love to just glue it in and be done with it, but like I said windshield or rear window ejecting themselves = not good.
Just not sure what they are supposed to thread into.I'd love to just glue it in and be done with it, but like I said windshield or rear window ejecting themselves = not good.
