The plexiglas on both hatch covers of our 87 H31 has developed a web-like patina due to many years of exposure to the Midwest weather. Does anyone know if you can replace just the plexiglas or if you need to obtain a complete cover? In either case, are their any reccommendations for where to obtain replacements?
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I replaced mine with Lexan...
it was easy enough, the old piece was glued in but the glue had deteriorated enough that it came loose easily. I used that as a template for some smoked Lexan that we had at the shop. It probably helps that we used to run race cars out of here and had all the necessary equipment to shear it and all, but you could do it with a jig saw or band saw with fine tooth blades. Finished repair looked good, didn't leak, could be stood on and best of all, seen through.
it was easy enough, the old piece was glued in but the glue had deteriorated enough that it came loose easily. I used that as a template for some smoked Lexan that we had at the shop. It probably helps that we used to run race cars out of here and had all the necessary equipment to shear it and all, but you could do it with a jig saw or band saw with fine tooth blades. Finished repair looked good, didn't leak, could be stood on and best of all, seen through.
Lexan
Check your yellow pages for plastics suppliers or do a search online. Most of them will cut it to size or you can do that with good sharp wood working tools like a table saw, band saw, router, etc. Don't try to work it too fast as it will melt. You can get it tinted or colored too.
Check your yellow pages for plastics suppliers or do a search online. Most of them will cut it to size or you can do that with good sharp wood working tools like a table saw, band saw, router, etc. Don't try to work it too fast as it will melt. You can get it tinted or colored too.
Lexan is more scratch prone but tougher . . .
,more flexible, and somewhat unbreakable. You typically have to use a thicker piece of lexan to get the same stiffness as plexiglass. Plexiglass is also more scratch resistant. With that said, its expensive to get small pieces of smoked lexan or plexiglass, so use whichever you can find at a reasonable cost.
,more flexible, and somewhat unbreakable. You typically have to use a thicker piece of lexan to get the same stiffness as plexiglass. Plexiglass is also more scratch resistant. With that said, its expensive to get small pieces of smoked lexan or plexiglass, so use whichever you can find at a reasonable cost.
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