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Ford Acar · 09-16-2018, 08:14 PM

Hi all,

Could someone please advise the correct thickness of glass/perspex for wind wings? The instructions that came with my Vintique kit are not very specific.
Thanks.

Synchro909 · 09-16-2018, 08:53 PM

The clamps are adjustable and will take a range of thicknesses. I think the glass is usually about 1/4" thick. The thinner the better because glass is heavy and the clamps crap. Use every trick you can imagine to prevent your glass ending up in a million pieces on the road.

J Franklin · 09-16-2018, 08:59 PM

When I need a good sealant/adhesive for glass, I like clear silicon caulk/sealant. I learned this working in an alarm business. Lasts many, many years in this application.

woofa.express · 09-17-2018, 02:55 PM

Yes, I lost 2 glasses on the road side. For the rubber I substituted two sided sticky tape, fairly thick stuff, ensured I had the glass correctly in place and clamped. Then used a blade to cut off the excess from around the clamps and bingo.

Ford Acar · 09-23-2018, 06:03 AM

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Thanks for your input. I decided on 6mm perspex which is fractionally under 1/4 inch and much lighter. Used silicone as the adhesive and all looks very secure.

09-16-2018, 08:14 PM	#1
Ford Acar Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 22	Wind Wing glass Hi all, Could someone please advise the correct thickness of glass/perspex for wind wings? The instructions that came with my Vintique kit are not very specific. Thanks.

09-16-2018, 08:53 PM	#2
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Wind Wing glass The clamps are adjustable and will take a range of thicknesses. I think the glass is usually about 1/4" thick. The thinner the better because glass is heavy and the clamps crap. Use every trick you can imagine to prevent your glass ending up in a million pieces on the road. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood. Last edited by Synchro909; 09-23-2018 at 05:26 PM.

09-16-2018, 08:59 PM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: Wind Wing glass When I need a good sealant/adhesive for glass, I like clear silicon caulk/sealant. I learned this working in an alarm business. Lasts many, many years in this application.

09-17-2018, 02:55 PM	#4
woofa.express Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tocumwal, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,747	Re: Wind Wing glass Yes, I lost 2 glasses on the road side. For the rubber I substituted two sided sticky tape, fairly thick stuff, ensured I had the glass correctly in place and clamped. Then used a blade to cut off the excess from around the clamps and bingo. __________________ I know many things, But I don't know everything, Sometimes I forget things. And there are times when I have a long memory.

09-23-2018, 06:03 AM	#5
Ford Acar Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 22	Re: Wind Wing glass Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for your input. I decided on 6mm perspex which is fractionally under 1/4 inch and much lighter. Used silicone as the adhesive and all looks very secure.