Windshield's

[Legends16]

Hey guys,

    The windshiled in my Ford Sedan is pretty used up and I plan on replacing it this winter. Ive got a couple of questions

1) Has anyone on here made there own? I know that Lowes and Home depot both carry sheets of Lexan. If so what thickness did you buy and what did you cut it with?

2) If this is not an option where is a good place to buy one?

Thanks,

Eric

[justfreaky]

Have you tried using a polish or scratch remoer on the old one? I hear the polish for headlights on cars works fairly well.
The 34 Ford / 34 Chevy style measures about 10-3/8' x 24-5/16". I would think  1/8" -  3/16"  would do the job. Best way to cut it would be with a bandsaw.
Check with your local dealer on price of a new one. You may find that you'll end up spending more time and money building your own.

Steve

[IraceLegends77]

You can make your own but it is just easier to buy from your dealer. I will NOT use a windshield. I have tried them and hate them. Maybe it is the dirt that I used to drive on but it is also very hot not having the air flowing through the car.

[VMS Motorsports]

I would run a screen if I ever switched over to asphalt

[justfreaky]

Here is a good article on polishing a windscreen that may be of some help to you.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-polish-a-Lexan-windshield-for-under-4/

Steve

[Legends16]

Steve,

     I haven't tried polishing it although the thought did cross my mind. I detail cars so I do have a buffer and a couple of different polishing compounds. Maybe ill give it a shot, what do I have to loose right?

     Has anyone had any luck with this?

Thanks,

Eric

[justfreaky]

Read the article I posted for you. Pretty interesting. And, it's cheap and easy.
Worst that can happen is that it will get you through another season.

Steve

[thunder938]

I started with a windshield and switched to a screen too. Screens dont fog up, scratch, and the driver is so much cooler in the car due to the air flowing through

[IraceLegends77]

plus if someone does a oil down in front of you can still see. I still run a (1) tear off for just that reason.

[Legend02]

I make alot of machinery guards with 1/4" and 3/8" Lexan for work, and have made a couple of windshields out of the 3/8" Lexan but I switched back to a screen for same reasons eveyone else is telling you. The best way we have found at work to cut the Lexan is with a jig saw at very low speed. If you run the blade fast it will build heat and melt the Lexan, if you run the blade slow and steady you will get nice chips off of the blade and the cut will be very clean. I buff the cut down with a die grinder to make it nice and smooth, and then peel the protective sheet off of it and install.