[DeTomaso] Lexan?

[Will Demelo]

I've been reading many different things regarding the differences between the two. The page below indicates acrylic has a higher bending temp, resists scratches better and doesn't yellow.
http://www.ehow.com/list_7507957_bending-lexan-plexiglass-specifications.html
Yet, I've read that many auto projects have been made with Lexan, so I'll probably go with that.
Will
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Pantdino 
  To: wdemelo at cogeco.ca ; detomaso at realbig.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 11:46 PM
  Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Lexan?


  I think when people say plexiglass these days they mean Lexan or Lucite, which are both brand names for polycarbonate, if I am not mistaken.

  Lexan is far superior in strength and scratch resistance to plexiglass and is not expensive.

  I made removable side windows for my Abarth and a clear cover for the airbox on my Dino with it-- very easy to work with, can be threaded and polished nicely.

  Jim Oddie





  -----Original Message-----
  From: Will Demelo <wdemelo at cogeco.ca>
  To: detomaso at realbig.com
  Sent: Tue, Dec 7, 2010 11:19 am
  Subject: [DeTomaso] Lexan?


Hey Guys.
I want to build a plexiglass intake box for my IR system. I want to duplicate 
what Goran has done to his. He hasn't got back to me.

http://www.hemipanter.se

Picture of box about 20% way down.

What type of plexi-glass should I use? Or should it be lexan? There will be heat 
and vibration, of coarse, so what is the best material? I'm thinking 3/8" thick? 
Can I drill and tap or will the vibration cause cracks eventually?
Will
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