Dekers Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) I would really appreciate some help here please. I need two sheets of Perspex/acrylic, cut and drilled to size as pictures, dimensions are 680mm wide, one side 600mm deep the other 680mm and 10mm thick, rounded corners and smooth edges, they will need drilling as the screws indicate on the pics. These are very nearly mirror images of each other except for hinge holes. Can anyone steer me in the direction of a company that can do this for me please? I am prepared to travel a bit and would also be happy to supply plans or take the existing polycarbonate to the company as a template! Many thanks. Edited June 24, 2014 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I know a few of the guys on our Marina have used these people for bespoke windows for boats with parts that are NLA. http://www.sunlightplastics.co.uk/boat-windows-hatches-washboards-screens/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I know a few of the guys on our Marina have used these people for bespoke windows for boats with parts that are NLA. http://www.sunlightplastics.co.uk/boat-windows-hatches-washboards-screens/ Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Dekers! If they are just flat perspex! You can mark out your blank using the old window as a template. Then use an angle grinder to rough out and finish! I made a replacement mirror the other day for the car! Exact replica of existing one. It's a bit of a messy task as you get a lot of cotton candy type thread due to heating as it cuts! But it worked a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) grab some perspex and cut them yourself matey! there is proper perspex and acrylic jigsaw blades available, then finish off with some wet and dry paper around the edges to take off any sharp bits and smooth it out (or use a dremel with a polishing wheel and some plastic polish) shouldnt be any more than a couple of hours work. link to the blades:http://www.axminster.co.uk/bosch-t101a-acrylic-and-perspex-jigsaw-blades Edited June 24, 2014 by brett1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Lexan would be the best for this although it's expensive you can cut and drill it yourself cutting is easy with a jigsaw Lexan is available at Jewsons Deershooter Edited June 24, 2014 by deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Poly will cut and drill no worries, it's quite nice and very forgiving to work with, cut with a regular jigsaw Perspex can be a pain it likes to crack easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
station Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Someone with a decent bandsaw is what you need - cuts acrylic brilliantly. I used to work at a place where we made covers, windows, cases and all sorts. You would not believe the amount of rally car replacement windows I've done. If you do go the DIY route then eBay is the place for the raw material - You might even find someone local on there that will do the whole thing for you, for a price. ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) http://www.theplasticpeople.co.uk/ Try these..you can get an online quote and mail a scale drawing giving hole positions and centres They replaced a couple of caravan windows similarly fro a friend....perfect fit and also recommended the best material for the job Edited June 24, 2014 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Many thanks to everyone who has helped, some very useful information and contacts here...now, just to test you a little more..... Polycarbonate or Perspex/Acrylic? ........and why? THANK YOU! Edited June 25, 2014 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Poly Virtually un-breakable It can be cut and drilled with ease, even folded right round to 120 deg and retain the folded shape, it really will surprise you with how strong and durable it is By comparison the others break way to easy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Agree with Paul. There is a reason Riot Shields are made from the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Poly Virtually un-breakable It can be cut and drilled with ease, even folded right round to 120 deg and retain the folded shape, it really will surprise you with how strong and durable it is By comparison the others break way to easy ! totally agree. Agree with Paul. There is a reason Riot Shields are made from the stuff. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Polycarbonate or Perspex/Acrylic? ........and why? If it is in a vulnerable position, as said above, polycarbonate/Lexan is pretty nigh unbreakable, however it is much softer than acrylic/Perspex and does scratch more easily - so if exposed to wind-driven dust, gravel or salt-spray will quickly fog up. Its clarity is less than acrylic and will in time uv degrade. Have you considered copying the windows in glass - which can be drilled and shaped and then toughened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Riot shields are made from lexan as was Concorde's windscreen Civil defence supplies in Wellignore used to make them Collected loads for lincs police Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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