
06-12-2012, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New Britain,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: Size 10 Feet
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FWB
whether the material is Plexiglas or trade name Lexan is irrelevant,... lexan is Plexiglas...but with optical qualities.
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Lexan® > Polycarbonate
Plexiglas® > Acrylic
Completely different "alloys" of plastic. In general, acrylic has better optical qualities than polycarbonate, which is softer and tougher. You can get hard-coated polycarbonate with better wear and optical qualities.
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