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Julian West · 02-25-04, 07:54 AM

Does anyone have any opinions on rear window types?

I've found a local supplier for small quantities of 'Marlon' and 'Tuffac' (sp?) types of polycarbonate.

I need to make both the rear deck window and the bulkhead window. When I removed my stock (warped & discoloured) GTD window I was amazed at the weight of it... I thought this stuff was supposed to be lighter than glass???

The stock GTD window is 5mm thick. I was wondering if a 4mm window would be too thin and flexible??

As this stuff is pretty expensive, I don't want to buy any more than I need!!

Those of you that have made windows, what thickness polycarbonate did you use & any particular brand??

FWIW my new side windows are only 3mm thick, but I guess the curvature gives them extra strength.

02-25-04, 07:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Julian West Julian West 7 Tenths Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Devon, UK GT40: GTD Posts: 750 Rep Power: 14	Rear Window, any opinions?? Does anyone have any opinions on rear window types? I've found a local supplier for small quantities of 'Marlon' and 'Tuffac' (sp?) types of polycarbonate. I need to make both the rear deck window and the bulkhead window. When I removed my stock (warped & discoloured) GTD window I was amazed at the weight of it... I thought this stuff was supposed to be lighter than glass??? The stock GTD window is 5mm thick. I was wondering if a 4mm window would be too thin and flexible?? As this stuff is pretty expensive, I don't want to buy any more than I need!! Those of you that have made windows, what thickness polycarbonate did you use & any particular brand?? FWIW my new side windows are only 3mm thick, but I guess the curvature gives them extra strength.