Where is the best place to buy lexan?
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Jan. 15, 2012 1:39 p.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork
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Jan. 15, 2012 1:40 p.m. Keith SuperDork
Look in the yellow pages under "plastics".
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Jan. 15, 2012 1:42 p.m. ThePhranc Reader
Ask your local sign shop. We get ours from Harbor Plastics or GE polymer or who ever has what on sale.
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Jan. 15, 2012 5:17 p.m. aeronca65t Dork
Try ~Online Metals~.
Lexan is a trade name.........look under "polycarbonate sheet" on the link above.
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Jan. 16, 2012 9:44 a.m. erohslc HalfDork
And maybe specify 'clear' polycarbonate if you want to see through it ;)
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Jan. 16, 2012 10:46 a.m. tr8todd Reader
Most glass shops sell lexan. Big difference between regular plexi and Lexan when it comes to shatter resistance and price. Lexan is required by the SCCA. Metric equivalent of one eighth on the sides and back windows and one quarter on the windshield. Thats 3mm and 6mm for you that are metric savvy. FWIW last time I bought the 3mm stuff it was around $9 a square foot. Cheaper plexi can be had at Home Depot.
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Jan. 16, 2012 11:06 a.m. Keith SuperDork
Plexiglass (TM) is acrylic, Lexan (TM) is polycarbonate. Don't get them mixed up, they're for different purposes.
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Jan. 16, 2012 11:43 a.m. cwh SuperDork
Supported 3/8 Lexan will stop a .38 from a 2" barrel. .22 from a rifle will penetrate. Done it. Also, bricks and pavers. Fun stuff for store windows.
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Jan. 16, 2012 12:17 p.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork
How much does lexan usually cost?
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Jan. 16, 2012 1:33 p.m. ThePhranc Reader
93EXCivic wrote:
How much does lexan usually cost?
It aint cheap. Our prices vary weekly.
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Jan. 16, 2012 1:42 p.m. mistanfo SuperDork
In reply to ThePhranc:
Buying or selling?
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Jan. 16, 2012 3:31 p.m. ThePhranc Reader
mistanfo wrote:
In reply to ThePhranc:
Buying or selling?
Buying.
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Jan. 16, 2012 3:40 p.m. kb58 HalfDork
Lexan, as compared to Plexiglass, is kind of "floppy" so don't go too thin to save money or weight. A scratch-resistant coating is available, very important if it'll be used on a car. Also, do NOT use it for a windscreen if you'll be using wipers, as it'll get hazy in a hurry, coated or not.. WWW.mcmaster.com also carries it. And no, it isn't cheap.
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Jan. 16, 2012 5:57 p.m. TIGMOTORSPORTS Reader
In reply to Keith:
Dang - my new glass have polycarbonate lenses. Guess my new eyeglasses are "full race"
