Re: Lexan or Plexiglass windshields

["Steve Rubano" <srubano@xxxx>]

Claude,
In my opinion, I would not attempt to do this for the following 
reasons:

1. Plexiglas scratches especially if you are going to use it as a 
windshield it will be subjected to rocks, debris etc.. which will 
scratch it.

2. After some time to exposure to elements (wind, rain, snow, 
sunlight) the plexiglass will form sort of a foggy appearance on it 
whish would (over time) make it difficult to see through, especially 
at night.

The Delorean windshield does have a curve to it. As far as the 
inspection is concerned, depending on where you bring it they may 
overlook it and just glance at it to make sure there are no cracks in 
it. But then again some shops will inspect anything that looks a 
little out of the ordinary. There is a safety stamp on ALL automotive 
glass (windshields, roll down windows..etc) and if they don't see the 
DOT safety stamp on the windshield, they will most likely to fail 
you. 

The delaminating problem you described is true, but it's not a big 
problem. The car I purchased from my friend has a NOS windshield 
(from PJ Grady I think) and the delimanation is at the very bottom of 
the glass over the black trim. It is not in the line of sight as you 
are driving (you can't even see it from the inside of the car since 
it's so low down)and it is hardly noticeable from the outside. I 
would replace it with the right windshield the first time and not 
just slap on a temporary solution then remove it and install the 
right one. 

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, cbl302@xxxx wrote:
> From what I understand most of the remaining NOS windshields have a 
> problem with delimanation(TRUE FACT) and as such,can a windshield 
be 
> made from Lexan or plexiglass to fit a Delorean,as the Delorean 
> windshield has no bends as far as I know,(maybe I may be wrong on 
> that,I maybe thinking Bricklin windshields)Would it be a legal 
> issue,I just need to do it to get the car thru safety 
inspection,and 
> then I would buy a new aftermarket windshield ie:expensive.I was 
> thinking two sheets of plexiglass joined together,cut to the 
specs.. >snip<
> 
> Claude 
> 000570