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Material for windows - FiatFan - 01-08-2013
While shopping for a new wiper blade for my wife's car I found a Bosch Steel Tech wiper and bought it immediately, not for the wiper but for the container. It's a somewhat heavy, fairly rigid plastic measuring about .012 thick. Part of the plastic is covered with paper but there is still a good sized area of clear plastic that will make good window material. I found it at WalMart but I'm sure it's also available at most automotive supply stores.
I suppose one of these days I should also replace the wiper in my wife's car.
Tom
Re: Material for windows - Steamtrains - 01-08-2013
I use old architects' drawings....The ones drawn on a (once) clear sheet of acetate, then used to make blueprints. They've yellowed to the point of a dirty look.
For the amount I use, I must have three lifetimes' worth of window material....
Re: Material for windows - tomustang - 01-08-2013
I saved all the clear plastic from many containers, from headphone cases, window shades, etc. theres a lot of clear plastic packages now a days
Re: Material for windows - santafewillie - 01-12-2013
DPM always has extra in their kits. I also use the packaging on Atlas turnouts.
Re: Material for windows - sailormatlac - 01-13-2013
Just be careful, I used to salvage clear plastic from containers until I found out some of them may yellowish over the time.
Matt