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Author:  lance38dt [ Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:12 am ]
Post subject:  Windshield
A good point don`t get gas on the wind shield it will cause crazing if it is not removed in short order.

Lance N38DT
Author:  Hagle347 [ Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Windshield
Hi Guys, I'm in the middle of installing the new windshield in 66WT. The protective plastic has been on the plexi for a while and it reluctant to come off. I got a report that Prep-Sol may help get the plastic off without damaging the Windsheild. Anyone have any experience, I'm ready to hear how other's might have handled this before I use a product that makes a mess of the nice new windshield.

Thanks, T
Author:  N89BJ [ Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Windshield
Hagle347 wrote:
Hi Guys, I'm in the middle of installing the new windshield in 66WT. The protective plastic has been on the plexi for a while and it reluctant to come off. I got a report that Prep-Sol may help get the plastic off without damaging the Windsheild. Anyone have any experience, I'm ready to hear how other's might have handled this before I use a product that makes a mess of the nice new windshield.

Thanks, T



Never had that problem, but might consider a hair dryer for starters.
Author:  Ryan Allen [ Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Windshield
I was thinking the same thing.
Author:  Rich Brazell [ Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Windshield
I am sure you are going to have some surplus windshield material with the protective cover on it . I would try "testing" on that part before you go full bore one the main windshield . I would stay away from the "hair dryer" as you could overheat the glass and fuse the protective covering to the glass , not to mention bugger up the glass its self . :o I would call Airplane Plastics to see if they have a solution to get the film off . If they don't have a solution I would try water based "Goof Off " to try and soften the film . Denatured Alcohol might be another solution ? Test it on a scrap piece . ;) Your results may vary ? :P

RB O:-)

Higher and Faster
Author:  thorpdrvr [ Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Windshield
Here is an interesting site regarding chemicals and plexiglass.

http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Plasti ... ss-Acrylic

Bernie
N18XS
Author:  Rich Brazell [ Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Windshield
Rid Out Plastics is about 30 minutes from my house . They have every glue and plastics you can imagine ! ;)

RB O:-)

Faster and Higher
Author:  Hagle347 [ Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Windshield
Image

Thanks to Bernie for the link to the Eplastics site. As you can see from the photo, the windshield is all clear. All that's left to do (with the windshield) is finish the trim strips and get them installed.
Author:  Rich Brazell [ Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Windshield
What did you use to remove the film ? ???

RB O:-)

Higher and Faster
Author:  copterplt [ Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Windshield
I just made myself a windshield this year or had one made after I made the mold. Not a big deal on the mold, got some press board for the sides and some smooth maconite for the working surface,24"x65" and of course the curve of the windshield. Had a plastics place cut/bend it here in Tacoma for $150.00, that included the plastic. Trimed it up with a die grinder,sanded-polished edges and made larger holes so it would float with a stepdrill. Looks good lasts a long time. Paul
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