Advice needed.

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Hi all, I am in need of a bit of advice. I am trying to adapt my perspex ( I think ) wind deflector to fit the A.C.Schnitzer roll hoops on my Zed. I need to notch the deflector to fit around the badges on hoops. What is the best thing for cutting the deflector? Also, what would be the best way of tidying up the edges after the cut, or removing any scratches? Thanks in advance Phil.

 

[gookah]

use a standard jigsaw with a fine blade then sand the edges with sandpaper/flapwheel etc.....
I just made one for my schnitzer hoops....

 

[billz]

Or if you have a multi tool use that. I find them a lot more precise and does not chip

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

I have a jigsaw, so I will buy a fine blade and buy some fine sandpaper.

 

[oldcarman]

You can polish up the edges using a propane torch by heating it slightly! JIM

 

[Jimmy Weston]

Philip I've cracked Perspex with a jigsaw before, it would be bouncing off it ,ide off thought,ure proberbly better off using a carpenters fret saw,or coping saw, the filling off any burs, then the rough side off ladies nail buffer to polish up the edges, any chance u can post a photo to see what your up against?

 

[mwpe]

I would say the multi tool is the better option and then finish off the edges with increasingly fine grades of wet and dry.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

@Jimmy Weston I am trying to cut a notch around the badges on the hoops. Phil

 

[billz]

I have cut thin really brittle perspex for my shed windows never had any trouble using the Multi Tool

 

[Jimmy Weston]

I thought u were cutting a straight piece , now I can see what's involved,and the Perspex is thick,it's got to be a jig saw on low speed, I managed to heat one up the other day and bend it out to get to the top luggage compartment finally,but I'm not sure it would work on yours Philip .

 

[gookah]

I have made at least 6 wind deflectors in my time for different cars/hoop types. Always used a jigsaw, then a flapwheel on an angle grinder, then final polish with sandpaper.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Jigsaw it is then. I will let you know how I get on. Phil

 

[gookah]

just made this one last weekend, 5mm perspex light grey tint,
thought I would try a curve across the top:

with the ' @Eddie Zedder bend' to allow the storage compartment lid to open:

ran out of chrome ties though...

Cut from 500mm x1000mm sheet using a cordless jigsaw from Lidl..

 

[Jimmy Weston]

Ure wind deflectors look great gooka,I'd love some schnitzer roll hoops,they look the muts nuts.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Where did you get the blank sheet of perspex from @gookah ?

 

[Lee]

That looks really nice @gookah!

 

[gookah]

Where did you get the blank sheet of perspex from @gookah ?

here ya go Phil:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Light-Gre...hash=item21018911f0:m:mVZo2Ch-JUb3TQiJVFn533w

Plasticonline.. they do all different shades and colours.

about £25..

 

[t-tony]

I've cut Perspex with a jigsaw, the only thing i found was you need to keep pressure on the material on your work surface, work mate etc., to stop it bouncing with the reciprocating blade. I trim the edges with a new Stanley knife blade as a scraper at about 45 deg. to the edge.

Tony.

 

[g8jka]

just made this one last weekend, 5mm perspex light grey tint,
thought I would try a curve across the top: with the ' @Eddie Zedder bend' to allow the storage compartment lid to open:

Cut from 500mm x1000mm sheet using a cordless jigsaw from Lidl..

Have you made me one yet? And what are you doing with new tyres?

 

[gookah]

waiting for you to supply the perspex.
And two chunks out of my old tyres means replacements needed.