Hi
I would like to use a lexan film 0.007” as bottom/top sheet for my kiteboard as here in Mexico seems impossible to find Durasurf or PBT and I have try to work with PETG but it is to heavy at 0.020” (which is as thinnest that I can get here) and I found that PETG (lost its flexibility after the resin is cure it tends to break if you bend it)
And lexan is an interesting material for its high impact strength, its transparency, anti-UV treatment and the possibility of applying killer graphics.
But I can seem to find way to make a successfully bond. I'm using a pneumatic press at 80psi (kind like a snowboard) using epoxy + fiberglass and I try to flame treatment this film with a flame torch but nothing (maybe I'm doing it wrong)
with PETG I have success doing it this flame treatment by hand but I'm sure there is a better way to do it, right?
I hear something about chemical Etching but don't know how its done or if it works on Lexan
the main reason I want to work with a strong material is because I want to hit rails and kickers whit it.
other options I have in my country is to use
Polyester film 0.005”
PVC film 0.010”
PET film 0.008”
does anybody can help me a Little anything would be great
Thanks!!!