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**SodaJeff** · 08-13-2008

I've been doing a little reading up.

WindRestrictor and other after market solutions are often using Plexiglas while the OEM MB solution is Lexan.

Here's what I've learned:
Lexan is what they make race-car windshields and crash helmet visors out of. It's strong and doesn't shatter when it breaks. The DOT approves these products because of their safety attributes. However, Lexan scratches much easier than traditional Plexiglas and it doesn't transmit lighting.

Plexiglas is cheaper, lighter and transfers lighting. However, it's prone to crack and shatter when stressed which is why DOT doesn't like it and why MB doesn't make an OEM Plexiglass product.

WindRestrictor also likes Plexiglas because it transmits light. They offer cool etching and light-up options which simply won't work on Lexan.

08-13-2008	#51 (permalink)
SodaJeff SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 & '98 SLK 230 Posts: 25 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	Lexan vs Plexi-Glass I've been doing a little reading up. WindRestrictor and other after market solutions are often using Plexiglas while the OEM MB solution is Lexan. Here's what I've learned: Lexan is what they make race-car windshields and crash helmet visors out of. It's strong and doesn't shatter when it breaks. The DOT approves these products because of their safety attributes. However, Lexan scratches much easier than traditional Plexiglas and it doesn't transmit lighting. Plexiglas is cheaper, lighter and transfers lighting. However, it's prone to crack and shatter when stressed which is why DOT doesn't like it and why MB doesn't make an OEM Plexiglass product. WindRestrictor also likes Plexiglas because it transmits light. They offer cool etching and light-up options which simply won't work on Lexan. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2005 SLK 350 Sport 1998 SLK 230 Kompressor To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.