I'm in the middle of all this right now, and here's my thought (for
whatever it might be worth):
If the window does not sit flush with the mating surface and has to be
clamped to conform to the proper shape, then you risk crazing as a
result of the tension that you've bonded in to the plexi. It is
probably best to build up the mating surface prior to bonding to some
extent to minimize the need for any distortion of the window shape...
clamps, tape, weight, etc. should be used to hold the piece in place
while bonding, not to change the shape of the plexi.
Jeff Carpenter
40304
On Nov 18, 2009, at 10:32 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson wrote:
> >
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> I'm ready to do all the glass but I don't completely get the issues
> involved. Is there more than clamping that is a problem? The
> crazing in the middle of the wind sheild doesn't seem like a
> clamping problem.
>
> As I understand it, a warm shop, the right tools, the adhesive of
> your choice, a good partner, and ? will lead to success.
>
> Bill "all the glass by Christmas" Watson
> 40605
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