Originally posted by Big Tracks
I have spent the last two decades in the aircraft transparency business (that's somebody's idea of a snooty way to say "aircraft windows, windshields, and canopies") both in manufacture and overhaul/repair of those parts. I probably can tell you quite a bit more than you really want to hear about Lexan and the acrylics used in airplane and helicopter parts.

If you like, send me a private message with your e-mail address and I'll get back get back to you. We can discuss exactly what you have in mind.

Polycarbonate is wonderful stuff. It's extremely tough and resistant to cracks and crazing (Lexan is polycarbonate). If it has a downside, my experience is that it very susceptible to chemical damage, like maybe paint stripper and other solvents. Also, scratches and other surface damages are very difficult to repair. Acrylic, and particularly "stretched acrylic" might be a better choice. Most airplane windshields that aren't glass are stretched acrylic now.

Incidentally, acrylic doesn't like stripper, either.

As I said, send me an address. I'll be glad to help if I can

Jim



It's very nice that you've offered to help via email.

I'm sure I'm like many others here on the board and would like to learn more about Lexan as well as the stretched acrylic you spoke of and perhaps where to get it.

Why not post the questions and answers here where we can all learn something?

If you're going to be doing a lot of typing you may as well reach the largest audience possible.