mountainbiker2

I started a thread a couple of weeks ago about lexan rear window for a Z06. Here's the link.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...-a-c5-z06.html

My friend and I installed one yesterday. Saved 9lbs.


thanks for you help.

Steve A.

gkmccready

Looks great!

John Shiels

I see it was cut to fit in the other thread which is nice. I guess you used adhesive to set it? Thanks!

mountainbiker2

I ordered the 1/8" which is 1" oversized. I had to cut it. It's screwed and siliconed in. Took all day.

John Shiels

thanks I see the screws now on my second peek. i used SS finish washer which you countersunk in the plexi so it does not crack at the screws so easy. From Spruce Aircraft

uberC5

What's the price range on something like that? Base + coatings, etc? If you don't mind sharing, that is

mountainbiker2

Around $450 shipped.

uberC5

Not too insanely outrageous. Thanks!

Short-Throw

Careful how you clean it. Use a very mild soap with water. No Windex.

travisnd

How'd you install? Just lay down a bead of silicone and then screw into the SMC roof panel... the lip the OEM glass sits in/on? Did you pre-drill the holes? Did you consider using a nut/bolt so you can remove/replace w/o worry of your holes stripping out?

mountainbiker2

I had a glass shop remove the factory glass. I cleaned out the channel where the OEM sat. It's like a one inch lip all the way around. Cut the lexan to fit. Easy to cut, but took many times trimming before it sat just right. Then pre-drilled the holes in the lexan. Then I used screws that has a self drilling end. Silicone under the lexan, plus painted it black on the bottom side, so you don't see the frame where it sits. When I was all done I put silicone around the edges. If something happens to where the screws strip out, I would just re-drill and put in bolts and nuts.

Steve

PA Z06

Very cool project,

throwit

Very Nice!

John Shiels

Get some Novus cleaner and polish for lexan. They sell it at Spruce Aircraft for planes. You may get it in a decent detail shop also or auto supply.

Bink

http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/12045

http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/12023

http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/12047

wheelsup

Has anyone installed a Lexan windshield or side windows? I have the Melrose Lexan rear hatch.

John Shiels

You can get a Lexan product called Marlite which nearly as resistant to scratching as glass. Not sure if can be bent.

http://www.modernplastics.com/lexanr...155fd42cc94338

trackboss

wheelsup, I've installed lexan all the way around on a road race mustang. For the windshield I use dzus fasteners to allow easy removal for access to things like pedal assembly and master cylinder reservoirs. On side windows and such I use small threaded inserts typically and fasten with screws since those don't need to come out often or as fast yet they are still easily removable.

kimmer

very cool