I am installing all new Lexan windows in the Pro Stock S10 truck project I am working on. Looking for any tips on cutting, sanding edges and especially masking and painting the boarders.

I have already bought the materials and will be using the old windows for templates.

You will need something like this for the screws Countersink Tool

Belt sander for the edges. Borrow one from a wood working friend.
Belt sander

A good jig saw with fine tooth blade and a steady hand.. (Not mine)

As to paint, I really haven't found any that doesn't lift after a time. I thought about using vinyl but haven't tried it yet. Anything you use will look like gloss from the outside. Make sure the tape is down tight or it will bleed through.

I have the counter sink and belt sander you could borrow if needed.

Just a FYI, I'm also moving back to the door side..lol

DC1: McAmis has the window trim paint and also carries black flat head screws.

Dave

I forgot. I use counter sink riv nut inserts instead of trying to hold a nut on the backside of the window. The counter sink ones sit flush with the body so it doesn't hold the window up.

If you don't have the tools or nuts. Harbor freight sells a cheap kit.
I also have the tools just no inserts at this time. lol


Dave

When I drove a Pro Stock style truck for an owner. He re-did the lexan windows because the borders were way to wide. While I didn't do the work, I do remember him using the specific border paint below.

https://www.jerrybickel.com/wi...der-spray-paint.html

2BKING

I had very good results doing my back window with Rustoleum 2X Satin Black. I prepped with wax/grease remover and a scotch brite pad.

I installed the window in 2018. I also did the marguard windows in a friend's car after this, and good results.

Should be able to zoom in


https://www.swracecars.com/pro..._sid=f698d3e33&_ss=r

I should have put one more coat on. The little imperfection are where the window nut/bolt was slightly over tightened.

Clark

Best results would be with wax and grease remover scotch bright as CAD has said then a product called BULLDOG comes in spray bomb from auto body supply houses then paint with something for flexable surfaces have done may this way

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=31J6YpTTEnM

You have probably already seen this, but I’ll share anyway

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Originally posted by CAD:
I had very good results doing my back window with Rustoleum 2X Satin Black. I prepped with wax/grease remover and a scotch brite pad.

I installed the window in 2018. I also did the marguard windows in a friend's car after this, and good results.

Should be able to zoom in


https://www.swracecars.com/pro..._sid=f698d3e33&_ss=r

I should have put one more coat on. The little imperfection are where the window nut/bolt was slightly over tightened.

Clark

That looks nice. Clean little truck

I did my own with a jigsaw and a sander. I used Lexan with Marguard and they have held up really well.

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Originally posted by vetman:
Best results would be with wax and grease remover scotch bright as CAD has said then a product called BULLDOG comes in spray bomb from auto body supply houses then paint with something for flexable surfaces have done may this way

Im trying to recall if I used Bulldog adhestion promoter... I think I did.

Made some progress and got 3 windows done before the cold weather arrived. With all these windows having beveled edges to fit tight the Advice to get a belt sander was spot on. Also did some experimenting with the paint and found this Rustoleum for plastic laid down smooth and stuck extremely well after hitting the Margard Lexan with some red scotchbrite and cleaned with Isopropyl alcohol.

Windows turned out nice.

3 more to go

Looks good Steve

Window project complete, pretty happy with the results

The windows install looks excellent! Nice! Is all the wiring / rpm dash/ ignition a new install as well?

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Originally posted by markemark:
The windows install looks excellent! Nice! Is all the wiring / rpm dash/ ignition a new install as well?

Thank you,
Everything is new, complete update

Nice

Looks really good, Steve. I know you do things top notch. Looking forward to the final build.

Looks good...I did the same thing with my truck an complete update. Looks killer