turbogrill Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi, Is there a cheaper place than home depot for a lexan sheet for my rear and side glass? A 96x48 sheet would be fine in 1/8 or so. Thanks I am in Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierman64 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 https://www.google.com/search?q=where+can+i+buy+lexan&hl=en&authuser=0#hl=en&authuser=0&q=where+can+i+buy+lexan+near+austin+texas There are 3 places just on the front page of google. Regal Plastics Austin Plastic Supply Interstate Plastics Google is your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted March 9, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 I have mine cut at the local glass shop. Rear was $100 and I am getting the side pieces recut for this year. I hate cutting lexan and the extra money was worth my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Crank Yankers Racing said: I have mine cut at the local glass shop. Rear was $100 and I am getting the side pieces recut for this year. I hate cutting lexan and the extra money was worth my time. ? I just cut it with a jigsaw. Pretty easy, actually. And we're talking Lexan, not plexi. Plexi is very different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted March 9, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 26 minutes ago, TBone said: ? I just cut it with a jigsaw. Pretty easy, actually. And we're talking Lexan, not plexi. Plexi is very different. I don't have a jigsaw, probably something I should own once we get into the new house/shop. Just dropped it off and they get it done pretty quickly. No sweat to me having someone else do it. Last time I cut lexan it gummed up on me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierman64 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 We used a sabre saw. It worked well, although maybe not as precise as taking it to a pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espog Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 an angle grinder with a cutting disc cuts right thru just like butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbogrill Posted March 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 3 hours ago, skierman64 said: https://www.google.com/search?q=where+can+i+buy+lexan&hl=en&authuser=0#hl=en&authuser=0&q=where+can+i+buy+lexan+near+austin+texas There are 3 places just on the front page of google. Regal Plastics Austin Plastic Supply Interstate Plastics Google is your friend. Plenty of strange small shops in Austin that don't have a website, and if they have they exist in page 3 or so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted March 9, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, espog said: an angle grinder with a cutting disc cuts right thru just like butter. That is how I did it, but it just gummed up the lexan and made the edges look like dookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierman64 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 50 minutes ago, Crank Yankers Racing said: That is how I did it, but it just gummed up the lexan and made the edges look like dookie. You care about the edges of your lexan? What about the rest of the car? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted March 9, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 1 minute ago, skierman64 said: You care about the edges of your lexan? What about the rest of the car? I'd rather have the professionals do it and I'll install it correctly. Rest of my car looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr650 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Get the dedicated plastic blade for your jigsaw and it cuts great with nice smooth edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastZ06 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Zoro.com free shipping including truck freight and you can get it 20-25% off listed price with a coupon code if you don't mind waiting for the coupon code sales. https://www.zoro.com/lexan-sheet-stock-48-w-8-ft-l-0118-t-1ett7/i/G3271231/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE DEE Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 19 hours ago, Crank Yankers Racing said: I don't have a jigsaw, probably something I should own once we get into the new house/shop. Just dropped it off and they get it done pretty quickly. No sweat to me having someone else do it. Last time I cut lexan it gummed up on me as well. You did not use the correct blade, it's all about the teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted March 10, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 1 hour ago, DEE DEE said: You did not use the correct blade, it's all about the teeth. I see that in this thread now. I always enjoy supporting local business when I can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE DEE Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Crank Yankers Racing said: I see that in this thread now. I always enjoy supporting local business when I can. Another reason to buy a jigsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reidry Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Jigsaw, medium wood blade works perfectly. Don't peel the protective plastic film until the last possible moment. I pull the edges back before install and peel the rest when I am completely done with drilling and fastening. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalFusionSpeedZB Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) A tip for cutting sheet substrates with a jig saw. Put a piece of thick styrofoam under the substrate and the blade will cut into the foam as well as your work piece. The foam needs to be around 6" - 8" thick, and after you cut up one whole side you can flip it over and use the other side before needing a new piece. It keeps the substrate from bouncing, and it also seems to lubricate the blade with oils from the foam at the same time. You can cut aluminum this way too. I buy 4' x 8' x 8" sheet/block, and it usually last about a year before needing to be replaced. I use bi- metal blades and Bosch jigsaw Edited March 11, 2017 by MetalFusionSpeedZB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john120283 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 I bought a 4x8 sheet of 1/8 of UV protected polycarbonate from Regal Plastics a couple months ago for around $100. I picked up the 1/8" aluminum flat bar for the rear window from Metals4U in Pflugerville. Their metal prices are substantially less than Home Depot's. I used plastic specific jig saw blades and drill bits to cut and drill the holes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pee Wee Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 On 3/10/2017 at 9:39 PM, MetalFusionSpeedZB said: A tip for cutting sheet substrates with a jig saw. Put a piece of thick styrofoam under the substrate and the blade will cut into the foam as well as your work piece. The foam needs to be around 6" - 8" thick, and after you cut up one whole side you can flip it over and use the other side before needing a new piece. It keeps the substrate from bouncing, and it also seems to lubricate the blade with oils from the foam at the same time. You can cut aluminum this way too. I buy 4' x 8' x 8" sheet/block, and it usually last about a year before needing to be replaced. I use bi- metal blades and Bosch jigsaw Every once in a while I learn something new. Good call sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelerZ Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 On March 11, 2017 at 0:39 AM, MetalFusionSpeedZB said: A tip for cutting sheet substrates with a jig saw. Put a piece of thick styrofoam under the substrate and the blade will cut into the foam as well as your work piece. The foam needs to be around 6" - 8" thick, and after you cut up one whole side you can flip it over and use the other side before needing a new piece. It keeps the substrate from bouncing, and it also seems to lubricate the blade with oils from the foam at the same time. You can cut aluminum this way too. I buy 4' x 8' x 8" sheet/block, and it usually last about a year before needing to be replaced. I use bi- metal blades and Bosch jigsaw This is a great idea. But I will say that cutting lexan always seems to make such a mess with little shavings everywhere. Imagine adding a bunch of little styrofoam shavings too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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