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  • Jim
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    Originally posted by Tom Wilcock View Post
    Years ago I bought a 4' x 8' sheet of .085" thick Lexan to make a windshield. I have since made several from it. I had some beading given to me recently and have yet to find a glue for it.
    Tom
    Lexan is a brand name for Polycarbonate. How about some "Krazy Glue" or "Super Glue" or some other type of Cyanoacrylate glue? That stuff worked pretty good on some ceramic I had. According to this article it will work fine:

    Do you know where the beading came from? I don't mean the guy that gave it to you... but the place he got it from? I haven't really DUG around to much yet either.

    SCROLL down for the paragraph about Super Glue
    https://www.acmeplastics.com/content...onate-plastic/
    Last edited by Jim; 11-07-2021, 07:34 AM.

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  • Tom Wilcock
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    Years ago I bought a 4' x 8' sheet of .085" thick Lexan to make a windshield. I have since made several from it. I had some beading given to me recently and have yet to find a glue for it.
    Tom

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  • Jim
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    Thanks Paul I'll try and "remember" to post when and how I get this fixed so others that do a "windshield" search will find some type of answer they may be looking for.

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  • PaulCDF
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    Jim!
    When I got my 46 it had an aftermarket windshield fitted but the upper part of the windscreen was broken; but I had the pieces.
    This bike is 'matching numbers' but my goal is not to have it judged. This bike has been in my family 40+ years and I just wanted it close to the way it was when my older brother rode it.
    Long winded explanation to say I found a used H-D screen close to size I needed CHEAP and using measurements from "my original", tape and a jig saw blade for plastics carved a new one that works. Winter weather is coming and everyone needs project. Good Luck.

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  • Jim
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    Thanks Cotten, I've been reading all about the "differences" between "Lexan" and Plexiglass and Polycarbonate for about an hour now. I'm exhausted! So, for a mini explanation, Lexan is a Polycarbonate whereas Plexiglass (trade name) is an Acrylic. You can be the judge... Acrylics will stay clear and not be affected by UV, can be polished etc. Lexan (trade name) is more durable against stones or rocks, birds etc. hitting your windshield. OK... there are a TON of differences that I've found, but can't list them all here. I DID read that all helmet face shields must be made from Polycarbonate now.

    I still can't upload any photos... says there is an Error uploading image.

    Check out this site to compare the two types of "plastic".

    https://www.acmeplastics.com/acrylic-vs-polycarbonate

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  • T. Cotten
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    I cut my share from Lexan, Jim!

    And polished out the edge because the beading wasn't available.

    I remember "gold beading" on seats, but I think the windshield stuff just aged badly; I've seen it 'tobacco' brown.

    The thinner acrylic than Lexan escapes my memory, but closer to period correct. Home improvement store window sheets might be just the ticket, but not as pebble-proof, so finding a plastics supplier might be prudent.

    ....Cotten

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  • Jim
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    Windshield plastic replace?

    With the weather in that "transition" mode I thought I'd put on the windshield that I got when I bought my 1946 Chief. The screen is too wavy to see through, so I thought I'd buy some "plexiglass" and cut out a new piece. The windshield is in 2 pieces and is 22" wide and 24" high. The windshield "glass" is about .040. I'm not even sure this is an "Indian" windshield. Is "regular" Plexiglass/LEXAN at the home centerS OK for this type of use? I think all that is like 1/8" thick. Thoughts?? Anyone make their own?? Also... where would I get that GOLD beading that surrounds the windshield? (I can't seem to upload any photos right now;I'll try to add some later)
    Last edited by Jim; 11-06-2021, 03:03 PM.
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