What is the best way to cut lexan?
 

Hey guys, just wanted to know which way is the best to cut lexan. I need to cut out a little section on my Opel and I don't want to run the risk of cracking it. Just about got her put back together and I can almost smell the racing gas. Thanks in advance for the help.

Chris

I think they sell a cutter made for that....seen them at LOWES I Think...

Sharp tin snips or a jigsaw work well. If you go the jigsaw route, you'll need to put a heavy layer of masking tape anywhere the saw will touch the surface to prevent marring it......
Johnny

jig saw and they make blades for this application.

Thanks guys for the quick response, I will go to lowes and get some blades.

x2 ...

brings me back to my days of working at a hardware store ... :shock:

hey guys one thing i've been wanting to know is I have an 85 camaro and how would I make a sheet of lexan fit on the hatch. how would i bend it to make it form the contour of the hatch?

I will look for the cutter as well. Might provide a cleaner cut. Thanks
Chris

as long as you keep the protective film on the lexan, and buy some fine teeth blades for a jig saw it cuts very clean and easy so easy, I can do it, after you lay out template on lexan go to corner and make a few practice cuts, try it with tape on it also, it is very easy

Thanks for all the input guys.

x2 If you begin seeing build up on the blade, stop, let it cool and remove the melted stuff. You can also have "your better half" cool the blade with a squirter with water, especially when cutting in the turns.
Dave