Plexiglass or Lexan for forward windows

[Luna Sea]

I was decided on Lexan, but I spoke with someone yesterday who said to use plexiglass. I'm confused! These are for the forward cuddy windows of a Grady WA (and they have a slight curve). Also, a 2 x 4 sheet of Lexan (McMaster Carr calls it polycarbonate) runs about $60, the same sheet "Abrasion Resistant" is $130. Oh ya, I'm going with the bronze tint versus the gray. I'm about to order this, stop me if I'm wrong....<br /><br />Tanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Plexiglass or Lexan for forward windows

i replace the broken left windshield on my ski boat with lexan. it was a breeze to do. it cuts really well with a fine metal cutting sabre saw blade. tape craft paper over frame maket the inside, made allowance for the gasket. slipped it in the bottom curved frame, and vertical frame of the walk thru. and the worked the rest of the frame on. it's easier with 2 people.

 

[tommays]

Re: Plexiglass or Lexan for forward windows

ya have to be a littel carefull with the names "LEXAN" is a brand name and other manufactures make the same stuff and call it something different like "HYZOD"<br /><br />

Lexan. LEXAN® is a registered trademark for General Electric Company's brand of highly-durable ...

HYZOD GP Sheet is a clear, polished surface, ultraviolet stabilized ... Offering high performances and economy, HYZOD GP polycarbonate sheet meets or ...

Standard plexglass will crack much easery when your cutting and fitting it than "LEXAN" types of plastic<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: Plexiglass or Lexan for forward windows

Hmm, cracking would be my immediate concern...<br /><br />Also, what type of caulking will hold these to the frames best? They're slightly curved so I'm going to clamp them into the frames for a few days before bedding the frames. Was thinking 4200??<br /><br />Thanks,

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Plexiglass or Lexan for forward windows

The advantage with plexiglass is scratch resistance. Lexan is far easier to work with and is more resistance to breaking. It's just a matter of picking the priority.