installing lexan rear window

[AeroSS_87]

my hatch glass seal is non-existant anymore. it's straight-up resting on the frame pretty much. I hit a bump and the damn thing is really loud cracking sound every time. It gets old. I'm going to have to go through the pain-staking process of resealing the glass, but I figure while it's out I'd spring for a lexan piece. One would think the lighter weight would help reduce the problem in the future.. maybe?

I gues I just want to know how hard this will really be since I can just pawn the glass off on ebay and start with a fresh clean lexan panel?

Thanks

[Verruckt]

The lexan isn't very "streetable". It is easy to scratch. It will not have the insulating properties that glass does, ie it will be loud. You will lose your defroster. I have seen lots of track cars with them, and I wouldn't want one my street driven car.

[BananaClip]

In addition to the above, it will get hazy and probably yellow within a year being exposed to the elements.

[944TS]

Where are you and are you interested in selling or trading your hatch glass for Lexan?

[Tervuren]

Originally posted by BananaClip
In addition to the above, it will get hazy and probably yellow within a year being exposed to the elements.

Correct, UV makes Lexan yellow. I use Lexan bodies on my RC race cars - leave one in the sun for long periods, the windows loose their clearness.

What you want - is UV protection. You can get polycarbonite that won't do this. Its late - and I forget its name. Something like UVT, but again - I forget.

If you are concerned with scratches, I would hazard a guess you can find some sort of hard coating to do.