RUGBY

I installed an Import Development (Mingster/Muz) aeroscreen almost 9 months ago. At the time, I did not have any rubbing with the roll hoops. Recently, I have noted that the screen rubs the hoops very slightly. I can only assume that the many removals/installs of the screen has 'fatigued' the secret compartment top.

How can I remove a few millimeters of Lexan at the point of contact? Dremel w/ a grinding stone? Sandpaper?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Regards,
Michael

Stratocaster

I have cut this type of stuff with a Jig saw. But now that I own a dremel I would use it. Just use one of the stones, and sand some off. Once it has been sanded, use a "blow torch" to clear the edges back up. This is done quickly (very quickly) back an forth until they clear.

MarkS2K

Interesting, I also have a problem with the Minster aeroscreen rubbing a little. Let me know if the fremel thing works.

RJ_S2K

I've cut and shaped Lexan before. When using a Dremel, be sure to pick a speed and stone that doesn't cut/grab the Lexan too much. With the wrong stone and speed setting, the Lexan will almost seem like butter, and you'll be shaving off too much in no time flat.

Also, for making cuts in Lexan, don't use the rotary cutting bit. It grabs too easily, so you won't be able to make nice curves or straight lines. For me, a jigsaw worked best for making curved cuts and a compound miter saw worked best for straight cuts.