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08-08-2007, 07:49 PM
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I have some polish I used to use on plexiglass/lexan motorcycle windshields that works wonders on scratches and yellowing, so I don't forsee any problems for quite a few years anyway.
And if it's better than a Saratoga, then it should be worth like what, $1200-$1300?
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And if it's better than a Saratoga, then it should be worth like what, $1200-$1300?
I take Paypal.
08-08-2007, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Slayer952
I have just been pricing Lexan sheeting and looking at the temp tolerances and mechinability, with the idea of producing a one-off sunroof for my turbo.
At least now I know it's possible and how good it looks
At least now I know it's possible and how good it looks
08-08-2007, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SD Porsche Fan
If you could make the design cost effective enough to reproduce you'd have a nice little cottage industry there.
08-09-2007, 08:52 AM
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I won't make any promises - a lot depends on cost and availability of mechanical fittings. Obviously for my own I can re-use the fittings off my stock unit.
This is also not a high priority project so it could be a couple months before you see any results posted.
This is also not a high priority project so it could be a couple months before you see any results posted.
08-09-2007, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by moorepower
I have some polish I used to use on plexiglass/lexan motorcycle windshields that works wonders on scratches and yellowing, so I don't forsee any problems for quite a few years anyway.
And if it's better than a Saratoga, then it should be worth like what, $1200-$1300?
I take Paypal.
And if it's better than a Saratoga, then it should be worth like what, $1200-$1300?
I take Paypal.
08-09-2007, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by yieldsign2
I'd be interested in knowing where to get polish for plexiglass.. I can barely see through teh plexiglass rear window I made on the range rover.
It is called Plexus: http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/plexus.html. Amazing stuff. Any motorcycle dealer in your area should have it.
08-09-2007, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by yieldsign2
I'd be interested in knowing where to get polish for plexiglass.. I can barely see through teh plexiglass rear window I made on the range rover.
You can probably find it at larger motorcycle dealers or shops.
08-09-2007, 12:33 PM
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+1 on the 3-step Novus products, they are great. Maybe it was just a faulty bottle but I had the Plexus stuff go bad on me in less than 6 months, some solvent evaporated and made it very hard to remove from some tailights I was restoring.
08-23-2007, 01:09 PM
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Well guys, as much as I hate to do it, my recent purchase of a manual steering setup and a set of tires (and a wife whose long-wearing patience is wearing thin) is forcing me to offer this top for sale.
Most of the details have already been covered, but here's a few more:
1) It weighs 11lbs. with all hardware and seals, about 12 lbs. less than the stock roof panel.
2) The old seal is ruined, but I'm working on a replacement.
3) It has a few fine scratches that can easily be polished out with the previously mentioned Novus polish (I haven't used mine for a few years, and now I can't find it).
4) Comes with a Porsche sunroof storage bag in pretty good condition, only one small scrape in the leather and a little musty smelling (needs to be cleaned and aired out).
5) As previously mentioned, you have to remove the pop-up wind deflector.
I'm asking $250 as is, with the torn up seal, or $300 if you want to wait until I can make a new seal. I know that's alot to pay for a one-off item like this that you haven't seen, so I'll offer a money-back guarantee with it. You just pay half of shipping costs if you want to send it back.
Most of the details have already been covered, but here's a few more:
1) It weighs 11lbs. with all hardware and seals, about 12 lbs. less than the stock roof panel.
2) The old seal is ruined, but I'm working on a replacement.
3) It has a few fine scratches that can easily be polished out with the previously mentioned Novus polish (I haven't used mine for a few years, and now I can't find it).
4) Comes with a Porsche sunroof storage bag in pretty good condition, only one small scrape in the leather and a little musty smelling (needs to be cleaned and aired out).
5) As previously mentioned, you have to remove the pop-up wind deflector.
I'm asking $250 as is, with the torn up seal, or $300 if you want to wait until I can make a new seal. I know that's alot to pay for a one-off item like this that you haven't seen, so I'll offer a money-back guarantee with it. You just pay half of shipping costs if you want to send it back.
08-29-2007, 10:21 PM
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If its still around in couple weeks I'll probably go for it... I doubt it will be, but I need to buy a clutch first. Don't need a new top for a car that stays in the garage.
