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Old Jul 7, 2010, 05:17 PM
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tinting lexan windows

just wondering if it is possible to tint lexan windows. i am thinking of replacing the rear door glass and back glass when i cage my car and wanted to have all my windows match in tint
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save the lexan for the race track....
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looks like lexan windows release a gas, which causes the tint to bubble. removing the bubbled tint will ruin the appearance of the lexan. so i would go ahead and say that tinting lexan is not the best of ideas.
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Or using Lexan for anything regarding street use.
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lexan=bad idea for a street car

that and 6 point roll cages I see a lot of people sporting
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I'm not too sure about Lexan, but roll cages are a bad idea for a street car.
Unless you want to wear a helmet everywhere and don't mind if they need to use the Jaws of Life to remove you from a simple wreck.
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They also make Lexan Speedglass, which is supposed to be better due to the fact that it has 2 hard layers on each side. I believe this stops the gas from escaping.
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apparently if you do a layer of Blister Free Graffiti Film, then tint over it, you wont run into the bubbling problem...could be worth a shot if you really want tinted lexan
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