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HELP! Looking for Plexi-glass (4' x 10')

 
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PostPosted: Jun 21, 2005 10:30 am    Post subject: HELP! Looking for Plexi-glass (4' x 10') Reply with quote

A friend of mine slipped getting on the boat the other day and grabbed my plexi-glass windshield and busted it (cracked) right off. Any ideas on where I can get a 4' x 10' piece?
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PostPosted: Jun 21, 2005 10:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you sure it is plexiglass? I know most boats use tempered glass?
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PostPosted: Jun 21, 2005 11:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you have a local TAP Plastics? Thats where I'd go.
http://www.tapplastics.com/
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PostPosted: Jun 21, 2005 11:55 am    Post subject: reply Reply with quote

Yeah I've checked with a couple local places and they'll have to special order one! They are trying to get away with murder though for a price, just curious if there were any cheaper places out there.

~ And no it's not tempered glass ~
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PostPosted: Jun 21, 2005 4:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might want to see how much it costs for the entire sheet. I know when I went to buy some for a different project, I needed a 4'x7' sheet. They wanted like $130 bucks for it. If I bought the entire sheet (4'x8') it was only $100!!!

Go figure!

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PostPosted: Jun 21, 2005 4:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There is a place in Dallas I can get it. What thickness? In fact, they can custom cut it using laser cutters. Otherwise it's a PIA to cut yourself.

Is it really "plexiglass" (acrylic) or would you want to upgrade to Lexan (polycarbonate)?

Lexan runs about 35% more, and will be significantly more break resistant than acrylic. Lexan is the stuff you see in all the 7-11's...bullet proof!

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PostPosted: Jun 21, 2005 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey DiyGuy,

Welcome back?


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PostPosted: Jun 22, 2005 3:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

dude.. Ive got tons of the stuff here at the shop.. let me know the exact measuremeant and I can get it to you. Just pay me the shipping.
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PostPosted: Jun 23, 2005 10:03 am    Post subject: reply Reply with quote

Insurance is covering a good portion of it, so I'm going to order through Malibu direct! They still carry windshields for 1996 Malibu Tantrums, believe it or not!

Thanks for all the input and suggestions.
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PostPosted: Jul 03, 2005 8:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Howdy Wes and other that recognize the old fart from a year or so ago.
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PostPosted: Jul 03, 2005 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Howdy Wes and other that recognize the old fart from a year or so ago.
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PostPosted: Jul 10, 2005 6:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

arent 4x10 the same dimensions as hockey glass?
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