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Lexan, (was 280 Z Alloy Wheels??)

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Subject: Lexan, (was 280 Z Alloy Wheels??)
From: "Ofarrell, Fergus" <Ofarrell.Fergus@hitco.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:27:39 -0800
Ronnie,
there is a finishing technique when working with plexiglass that may work on
Lexan.
Flame-polishing is simply just taking a Home Depot propane torch and passing
it over the rough cut edge.  The warming flash-melts the plexi, making it
all flow back into the bandsaw cuts, resulting in a really smooth, shiny
surface. (NO SANDING!!) As your material gets thicker (and more heat
resistant, which Lexan might/probably be) the timing of how fast/slow you
pass by is touchy.  Try it on the cut off excess first, I'd suggest.

I'll be trying it sometime this winter, as I am thinking of making my
hardtop rear window a split version, with the bottom half open-able.

Good luck,
Fergus
69 2000
HB,CA
  

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