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    Default Re: Windshield/cowling fitting question

    Danger Will Robinson...the heat gun is an ok trick with the polycarbonate, however, if you have an acrylic windshield and do this you are asking for trouble. Others can chime in here as I know we have some pro polymer folks (hi papa). The acrylic tends to be touchy as it is best worked when it is evenly heated. Some have said they have done this, but there seems to be a fine line between enough heat to bend and too much. If you go over that line your acrylic will craze (get lines in it). I also understand that it's a good idea to get your hanger as warm as you can to work the install.
    my 2.5 cents due to inflation
    Last edited by DanB; 12-02-2010 at 05:15 AM.
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