Kribman Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I don't know of any lexan dealers in the area, so my only supply for lips is from a large sheet of plexi-glass I have. I was wondering if they are really bad to use as lips. In what situations is plexi at its weakest? Thanks a lot guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 In colder weather they become brittle & can crack on impact &to bend plexi you must heat them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Are you close to a home depot? They sell lexan sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kribman Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Really? Thats great cause I went on their website and searched lexan and it came up with nothing. I guess I'll make a trip over there. Thanks. (I'll still probable use some plexi to get rid of it though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Plexiglass is a trade name for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Lexan, a trade name for polycarbonate, has better impact resistance. Small 12"x12" sheets of polycarbonate are not very expensive and you can make quite a few lips from a sheet. You can order it in several thicknesses from mcmaster.com or buy it at home centers/glaziers. For bass baits, I mostly use 1/16" thickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Kribman - Don't even think about it, it's a no contest. Its no fun trying to remove a snapped lip, cold water and sunlight really harden plexiglass (read brittle hard). Get it right first go and use poly if you can get it. pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecat Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Most glass shops have Lexan. As said before, don't use plexiglass. It becomes brittle with temperature and time and cracks. It may be easier to buy from Jann's Netcraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Mcmaster Carr has about the best price I've found for 12x12 sheets of lexan. Stay away from the glass, it breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yake Bait Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Go to your local glass shop and they probably sell scraps of either lexan or some other brand of polycarbonate. You will likely do better there than your local hardware store. There are a number of trade names for polycarbonate, lexan is just one brand of polycarbonate. The stuff is bullet proof... literally they make bullet proof glass from it. Safety glasses are also made from polycarbonate. As far as plastic lips are concerned it is the stuff to use. Hazmail is right, it is better to use the best material the first tiem than to repair with that material later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 There are different grades of polycarbonate. The Lexan brand is the purest I've found, and is, like the man said, bulletproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kribman Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Me wantie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamSpartacus Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Lowes carries it if you have one of those around you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadrap1769 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 McMaster Carr or look at a local hobby shop that sells RC cars. They use different thicknesses for bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
