Windshield beading
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Windshield beading
Anyone have tips on fixing a "buco " windshield i need the beading or something to make it for a Panhead era winshield . I cut the plexi using the old broken pattern then sanded the cut rough edges to smooth looks great but i need the beading anyone make it or have some .old is fine .thanks ........
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Re: Windshield beading
Plexiglass is a very scary thing. When it breaks, it breaks like glass. You do not want to hit your plexi windshield.
I use a product called Tuffak.
We use the same product for landing light covers and windows in small planes.
Not only does it resist scratches better than plexi, but it can be cut with tin snips or jig saw with out cracking.
It does not break, but will fold if you hit it.
I use vinyl tubing split with a knife for my bead. No glue. Just slide it over the edge of the plastic.
I use a product called Tuffak.
We use the same product for landing light covers and windows in small planes.
Not only does it resist scratches better than plexi, but it can be cut with tin snips or jig saw with out cracking.
It does not break, but will fold if you hit it.
I use vinyl tubing split with a knife for my bead. No glue. Just slide it over the edge of the plastic.
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Re: Windshield beading
You could also use Hyzoid (sp) or Lexan$$. They are polycarbonate sheets. All these suggestions are better choices for this job. As for the beading, you may find something extruded at a plastic dealer or online. It should be a similar material because all of these materials will bend without shattering.
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Re: Windshield beading
yeah ........you are right ............i should have made it out of lexan ........when it cracks i will replace ........thanks for the tip {s} a friend suggested a boat place for the trim ..........ill let a know what i find , thanks guys