15 replies to this topic

[malc_west]

Hi guys, who do you lot use for polycarb windows? Need a sun roof as well as the usual bits and bobs.
Cheers

[Cooperman]

For most motor-sport you are not allowed a sunroof. The sunroof is normally removed and a 1.5 mm thick aluminium alloy panel riveted in place of it. If you want it to look better, just buy a new roof panel and weld it on after cutting the old one off.

 

As for poly-carb windows, you can buy complete sets or simply buy a large poly-carb sheet(s) and cut your own.

[Broomer]

I used ACW plastics.
Looked into making my own as cooperman said but sheets large enough for the rear window were very expensive, more so than just buying the proper item.

[DeadSquare]

I always used perspex, also called " Oroglas"

 

Bit of a b**ger to cut.

[the.stroker]

+1 on ACW

[Cooperman]

I used ACW plastics.
Looked into making my own as cooperman said but sheets large enough for the rear window were very expensive, more so than just buying the proper item.

Thanks for the link, I need a poly-carb rear window for a 1990 rally Cooper I am restoring.

[minifreek1]

I'm cutting a set at the weekend I hope.

I'm thinking of cutting a front and rear window too but not sure of the legalities on the front window?

[Cooperman]

Perspex/polycarb is no good for a front screen because you cannot use windscreen wipers on it.
Motorsport regulations require a laminated glass windscreen.
With perspex windows in the doors, the rubber seals on the doors can cause sratching.

[malc_west]

For most motor-sport you are not allowed a sunroof. The sunroof is normally removed and a 1.5 mm thick aluminium alloy panel riveted in place of it. If you want it to look better, just buy a new roof panel and weld it on after cutting the old one off.

As for poly-carb windows, you can buy complete sets or simply buy a large poly-carb sheet(s) and cut your own.

Where do I source such a thing or do I buy online and cut it my self mate? Cheers

[DEPS]

I used Templar Performance for my 106 stage rally car. Nice chap, good service and very good quality.

 

http://www.templarperformance.co.uk/

[minisi35]

I have also used mike at Templar , he’s a good guy

[minifreek1]

Wasnt sure about the front window, thanks Pete :) (Iv cut that hole by the way)

 

Have now cut and fitted the N/S windows, and they're quite a good fit to be honest. The perspex Iv used has quite a few storage marks on it, any idea how to polish them out...?

 

The perspex Iv used wasn't new, so has been stored before I got hold of it to store it for a while too..

 

I'll be sorting the rear screen and O/S windows over the next couple days hopefully..

[Cooperman]

The stuff the RAF used to get scratches out of fighter canopies is called 'Jeweller's Rouge'. I have no experience of it.

On my glider canopy, which I had to get repaired, the repair marks were removed using 1800 wet & dry with soapy water, them a very fine lightly abrasive paste which a friend of mine had, then a final polish and it was/is fine.

 

 

https://www.quicktes...k/polishing.htm

Edited by Cooperman, 01 May 2019 - 10:37 PM.

[KRM_Simon]

I have used https://www.plastics4performance.com/ in the past and can't really say much more than: they fit, straight in no messing and good quality.

Its a time vs money question, you can probably make them for half the price if you have the time, but specially if you are paying someone else to fit them it will work out far cheaper to buy ones that fit first time rather than paying for their time to modify ones that dont quite fit. I bought a car that came with some home made ones that apparently had been fitted to the car but it took me ages linishing them down to get them in with some new seals.

[minifreek1]

Got most of the scratches out with elbow grease and AG Paint Renovator, couldn't find any TCut but it worked well