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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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I haven't had one made in a few years; does anyone know where lexan/poly is sold?
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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He has done many for various race teams.
Jimmy Cope Racing
4951 71ST St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
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Originally Posted by RoadRacer
He has done many for various race teams.
Jimmy Cope Racing
4951 71ST St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 521-2480
Thanks! Do you have any personal experience with him?
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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I thought you just cut your own?
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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I could. Ok, second question: Where do I get a huge sheet of lexan? Do I bolt it in or rivet it? Bolting sounds better to me.
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On the race cars rivets are the way to go and look nice. Lexan scratches pretty easy but is way cheaper. The good stuff is pretty pricey.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by plazma
On the race cars rivets are the way to go and look nice. Lexan scratches pretty easy but is way cheaper. The good stuff is pretty pricey.
How do I rivet it? I take it I need a rivet gun?
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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How plausible are these for street use?
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Troux
How plausible are these for street use?
I would consider it better, actually, they're shatterproof.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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And I'm pretty sure its illegal.

Run a window tint to help prevent against scratching. Something like 60% is almost clear.
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Either way you're required to do it Tampa style. $1500 kit still gets $4.99 rattle can paint job. Bonus points if you use 2 different colors of gray.
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