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PostPosted: 12:07 - 18 Sep 2010    Post subject: Small bit of perspex, where from? Reply with quote

Got a smashed headlight glass lens on my WR250F (big stone got flicked up and smashed it).

The actual backing/housing/reflector bit is fine. I have taken the remaining glass out and I was thinking of just getting a bit of perspex to make a new lens and attaching it via silicone.

It only needs to be about the size of an open hand, I can see where I can get BIG sheets from, but I only want a little bit.

Any ideas where I can get a little bit from or indeed what has a small bit of perspex in it that I can buy and then chop up.

Finally, this is obviously a headlight (inly 35w mind you) so there will be heat - how is perspex with heat?!?!

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PostPosted: 12:09 - 18 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2mm-CLEAR-ACRYLIC-Perspex-Plastic-Sheet-210-x-297-A4-/160470931475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item255cd01813#ht_1758wt_911

Any good?
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PostPosted: 12:10 - 18 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Go to a galzing firm they should be able to provide you with a piece the size you want.

Also some DIY shops should cut to size Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 12:26 - 18 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

pinkyfloyd wrote:
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2mm-CLEAR-ACRYLIC-Perspex-Plastic-Sheet-210-x-297-A4-/160470931475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item255cd01813#ht_1758wt_911

Any good?


Ahhh ... good old ebay!!! Very Happy

Think I'll get some 6mm stuff, but for £4.56 (and 2 lenses worth) it fits the bill, ta!! Cool
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PostPosted: 12:39 - 18 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blue_SV650S wrote:

Ahhh ... good old ebay!!! Very Happy

Think I'll get some 6mm stuff, but for £4.56 (and 2 lenses worth) it fits the bill, ta!! Cool


Always the first place I look for most things.
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PostPosted: 12:48 - 18 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

This stuff is damn strong.
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120406982182

Used it for my screen and headlight here and it more than did the job!...
https://gees.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v1/p240681065-4.jpg
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PostPosted: 14:34 - 18 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Heat may be a problem - watch for bubbling/melting in front of the bulb.

Also, perspex picks up scratches and fogging really quickly.

Can you get a local glass place to cut you a bit of glass instead? Then on with the silicone Smile
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PostPosted: 16:00 - 18 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I,ve got A4 sheet of 2mm you can have for free when l see you next if you want?
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PostPosted: 16:22 - 18 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

tatters wrote:
I,ve got A4 sheet of 2mm you can have for free when l see you next if you want?


cheers for the offer, but 2mm is a bit too thin me thinks. .... I'll get some of the stuff G recommend if he has tried it already Smile

G, is it more heat resistant than perspex?
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PostPosted: 17:40 - 27 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just so you know, I got some 6mm stuff from eBay and have now made a new lens and stuck it on.

The basic idea was remove all glass, cut a bit of perspex to the appropriate size, then 'glue' and 'seal' it in place with silicone sealant ...


Which I did, and to give it a bit more security, I wrapped some electrical tape round there too ... and here is the finished product - jobs a good-en!! Thumbs Up
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