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> Rear window, Ideas?
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post Jan 21 2008, 07:38 PM
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So I am goignt o take out the rear window to paint the interior of my car and am thinking if there is a lighter weight different solution to replace the window. Anyone have any ideas, and if you do where do you get said iteam? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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post Jan 21 2008, 09:11 PM
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Isn't the back window perfectly flat? If so you could just get some plexiglass and cut it to size, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jan 21 2008, 09:13 PM
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Go with LEXAN. Plexi glass can break and become dangerous.
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post Jan 21 2008, 09:18 PM
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Well, obviously, the lightest option is saran wrap.

If you do a lexan rear window, fab up some mounts so you can pop that sucker out for spirited warm weather driving.
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post Jan 21 2008, 09:36 PM
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. . . and have a really loud interior (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
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post Jan 21 2008, 10:34 PM
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Don't really think the interior could get much louder than it is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

So where would I get this lexan for it?
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post Jan 21 2008, 10:43 PM
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Thats what you think . . .

Home Depot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Jan 21 2008, 10:45 PM
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Really? Home Depot? That's easy enough.
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post Jan 21 2008, 10:47 PM
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Jan 21 2008, 08:34 PM) *

Don't really think the interior could get much louder than it is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


It's a must to drive it while you have the rear window out! You'll be amazed how much louder it is. Woot.
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TAP Plastics has a ton of stuff, but I doubt lexan. Might be worth calling them though.
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post Jan 21 2008, 10:50 PM
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Cool, I will check with them. Hey Rand, You need to call me when you have time. I need your help PLEASE (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 21 2008, 11:04 PM
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Does Lexan build up a static charge? ( figured I would ask)
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post Jan 22 2008, 12:48 AM
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Driving a 914 without a rear window is something you only wish on your worst enemies. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Did it once, never again.
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post Jan 22 2008, 01:00 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I concur, but I still say every 914 owner should experience it at least once when they have the window out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Jan 22 2008, 02:44 PM
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I just left Lowes, just a bit closer than Home Depot and all the same stuff. They had small cuts (2' x 4') of both grades of plastic in a variety of thickness. Easy stuff.
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post Jan 22 2008, 02:55 PM
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You would be surprised how much noise that rear window reflects from entering the cab.

If you're buying lexan, I had the idea of buying two sheets, some thin gasket material and tint. Putting the two together with the gasket and some sealant so there is a gap between... Would help quite a bit I think.
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post Jan 22 2008, 08:17 PM
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There is a company in Tacoma called keltech plastics. I am not sure if they do lexan or not. They make some plastic components for our company and they are very good quality. The only downfall is that they are not the cheapest. Like the old saying goes, "you get what you pay for". If you want to check them out their website is keltechplastic.com. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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