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Commander Bond
Joined: 02 Jul 2018 Posts: 9 Location: London/Normandy
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:30 pm Post subject: PERSPEX caravan windows???? |
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I've just had a ridiculous quote to replace all 4 Perspex? windows on my Berkeley DeLight. I'm assuming they would be Perspex???????
That's my query, there are so many various plastics out there and would like to ask
A:- Would anyone know what it would be on my caravan?
B:- Anyone recommend a good supplier?
C:- I've practiced bending a curve on a scrap bit of Perspex/Plastic and i'm going to give it a go myself, so need to ask, which Perspex/Plastic is recommended for bending so it does not break or crack?
I know this is going to be a slow process for me and will try and reduce any risk of damage.
Answers on a post card please
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christine lowery
Joined: 30 Sep 2009 Posts: 496 Location: wallsend tyne and wear
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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people have been bending Perspex to make caravan windows for many years make a former to bend it round or into, and warm the Perspex as you bend it there are videos on youtube
christine
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christine lowery
Joined: 30 Sep 2009 Posts: 496 Location: wallsend tyne and wear
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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people have been bending Perspex to make caravan windows for many years make a former to bend it round or into, and warm the Perspex as you bend it there are videos on youtube
christine
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Commander Bond
Joined: 02 Jul 2018 Posts: 9 Location: London/Normandy
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hi CHRISTINE, many thanks for your reply. I did watch some videos on line and I’m going to give it a try myself. I’m
Told that polycarbonate is the best to use as it’s more dureable and scratch resistance. I’ve justvarrived in France and going to start on it while I’m out here. |
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52classic
Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 493 Location: Cardiff.
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:19 am Post subject: |
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I'd suggest Amari Plastics as a supplier. I deal with the Cardiff branch but I think they are all over UK.
I've bought sheet plastics for all sorts of applications and I find their advice is helpful and the product range very good. |
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Commander Bond
Joined: 02 Jul 2018 Posts: 9 Location: London/Normandy
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:41 am Post subject: |
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52classic wrote: | I'd suggest Amari Plastics as a supplier. I deal with the Cardiff branch but I think they are all over UK.
I've bought sheet plastics for all sorts of applications and I find their advice is helpful and the product range very good. |
Thanks very much, will prove all avenues before I get to it so will give them a call today 👍👍 |
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Mog
Joined: 30 Dec 2007 Posts: 661 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:09 am Post subject: |
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Polycarbonate is the one to use . We used flat sheets on machines , so you could look in but not put your fingers in ! Perspex is a trade name for acrylic plastic . It is very prone to cracking , more brittle than polycarbonate . I think polycarbonate sheet is a little less clear than perspex. |
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Commander Bond
Joined: 02 Jul 2018 Posts: 9 Location: London/Normandy
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:30 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for that, most that I have spoken to have said polycarbonate was the way to go. I only need 3mm so should bend nicely once some heat is applied, to bend around a corner.
Thanks again |
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Mog
Joined: 30 Dec 2007 Posts: 661 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:52 am Post subject: |
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I have worked with plastics mainly grey PVC. Do not get the heat too close or you will burn the plastic . I would be using a hair dryer , check on Y - Tube . |
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