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Old March 27th 07, 04:24 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
cavelamb himself
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Default Lexan

COLIN LAMB wrote:
I think it was "Goof Off" that I used on Lexan and it did craze the
material. Get a spare piece and try it out first. Crazing a canopy or
windshield youself is something that grown men cry about.

After I crazed the material, I got a 3 part plastic refinishing system from
Sears and eventually polished it all up.

I have small sheets of old acylic with the brown paper still on after about
15 years. So, it does not want to come off. In my case, I put in in the
sink with warm water and detergent and it eventually comes off. So, I
suspect the soap suggested by Denny is probably the best solution.

Naptha may also work. As I recall, the ingredients are not published, but
it may not be petroleum based. It is a great cleaner for camera shutters.

Colin



What Colin said - ESPECIALLY if there is any curvature in the plastic.

The stuff really crazes quickly when stressed.

Flat sheet may not craze as quickly - but it will eventually.

Richard