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MG TD TF 1500 - Side curtain materials

What material is used for the "Lexan" in side curtains? Where can it be bought without buying too much more than needed?
Thanks
K M Gunther

There is no Lexan used on the original side curtains. Lexan also known as polycarbonate is similar to plexiglass. If your making up Lexan side curtains look for a retail plastics shop. I used to work at TAP Plastics in Sacramento and we would sell to order without the need of buying a full sheet
W A Chasser

Here is the original material for the rear window. I assume the same material was used for the side curtains?

A Google search shows that it is still being sold in the UK and AU.


Christopher Couper

I used 1mm clear vinyl from a Aus company called Clarke Rubber but it should be available from any marine upholsterer as they use it for boat canopies. 1m by 1.5m was enough for all 4 sidescreens and a generous rear window. I pretty much filled all of the inside of the screen as it adds a degree of stiffness.

Not sure you could actually sew polycarbonate.

Hats off to anyone who has managed to get a good fit from a set of ready made sidescreens. I made lots of use of my industrial sewing machine making the necessary adjustments.

Chris
C I Twidle

Correct. The original Vybak material was clear flexible vinyl (plasticised PVC).
Dave H
Dave Hill

Thanks to all for the info.

KG
K M Gunther

KG,
Here is a place that has quite a selection. They suggest 40 guage for Automotive Windows.

https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Marine-Fabric/Clear-Vinyl-Window-Material

Have Fun!

Mike
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M Brand

They also have a very useful series of ‘how to’ sewing videos.
Chris
C I Twidle

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