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RetiredBob
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
Location: New South Wales
Posts: 112
 
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What about this masterpiece - manufactured from car window shades - it did the job.
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Onya Trev
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 Sun Nov 25 2007 9:10pm |
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pbhawkin
Joined: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 257
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It looks like something that should be put in the oven and baked on 250C for 30 minutes 
Looks apart, it is a very neat job. ALTHOUGH, I don't think I would like to be following you with the sun glaring off it!! regards
Peter
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2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights, home made front mudflaps, WaxGuarded, Lightskins light AND paint protection, Reversing camera.
2001 Volvo XC70 Cross Country
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| Mon Nov 26 2007 1:44am |
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RetiredBob
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
Location: New South Wales
Posts: 112
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No problem with sun glare Peter. Following vehicles protected by caravan. You are correct it is a very very neat job.
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| Mon Nov 26 2007 2:37am |
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PCH
Joined: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 745
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You could be mistaken for the Space Shuttle re-entering the atmosphere 
I just picked up a sheet o polycarbonate (Lexan tm) with UV protection. It wasn't cheap for a 1300*635*3mm rectangle at $110 inc GST. I still need to cut it and then work out the best fixing method.
Chris Rocky the 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier towing Bullwinkle the 2006 Kimberley Karavan Limited
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| Mon Nov 26 2007 3:21am |
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pbhawkin
Joined: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 257
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PCH,
do ypu need any tips on working with poly?
I use it a bit and you have to use a fine tooth jigsaw bit to cut it nicely. It does heat up and can tend to melt the poly to the bit unless you kep moving!! regards
Peter
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2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights, home made front mudflaps, WaxGuarded, Lightskins light AND paint protection, Reversing camera.
2001 Volvo XC70 Cross Country
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| Mon Nov 26 2007 3:53am |
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PCH
Joined: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 745
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pbhawkin,
I haven't cut polycarbonate before except for the type used for roof sheeting and I took to it with a angle grinder but in this case I was going to buy a jigsaw blade for plastics.
The guy told me that you need to move slowly with the jigsaw and then clean up the edge with emery cloth. He also told me that if i was fixing with screws to drill the hole bigger than what I need (same as roof sheeting) to cater for expansion.
Got any tips for fixing with a suitable "hook" and "loop" tape that can handle getting wet. I know the normal Velcro you buy at Spotlight, the adhesive will fail when wet. In my wife's car headlight protectors they have a very course "hook" and "loop" tape in a couple of places and this works well.
Chris Rocky the 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier towing Bullwinkle the 2006 Kimberley Karavan Limited
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| Mon Nov 26 2007 4:58am |
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1695
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You could try using exterior grade double sided tape. I used it for fixing things often. You could just remove it afterwards and use new each time.  Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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| Mon Nov 26 2007 5:17am |
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pbhawkin
Joined: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 257
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that blade should be fine.
don't know about velcro other than there are different types and maybe get 'industrial' type from hardware shops? regards
Peter
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2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights, home made front mudflaps, WaxGuarded, Lightskins light AND paint protection, Reversing camera.
2001 Volvo XC70 Cross Country
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| Mon Nov 26 2007 5:19am |
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PCH
Joined: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 745
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I cut the polycarbonate last night and now need to buy the Velcro.
The Victorian Velcro Sales Rep came out to my office today and spoke to me about my requirements. Obviously he was not that busy.
The rep showed me an industrial moulded hook MVA#8 with 0172 adhesive backing that is moisture resistant. The hooks require a great deal of force to pull apart from the loop and has high shear strength. The MVA#8 is used in automotive, caravans, industrial situation where the items are not to be separated frequently. This suits me and if I buy 23 mtrs it will last a long time.
Website for the MVA#8 is found here: http://www.velcro.com.au/velcro/files/MVA_8%20Moulded%20Hook.pdf
Chris Rocky the 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier towing Bullwinkle the 2006 Kimberley Karavan Limited
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| Tue Nov 27 2007 7:05am |
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jeff66
Joined: 03 Feb 2007
Location: Perth, Australia
Posts: 17
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Has anyone tried an Obies out back window saver, was just quoted $195.00 plus $35 postage.
Looks like it is a clear sheet of perspex cut to size and attached with Velcro.
http://www.obiesoutback.com.au/obie1.htm ATACAMA SAND SE ,V6 PETROL, AUTO ,WINDOW TINT ,SIDE STEPS, SPORTS ROOF RACKS, ARB BULLBAR, HID SPOTLIGHTS, TX3440 RADIO, GPS, DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM.
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| Sun May 18 2008 10:29pm |
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simon_arch1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 446
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Chris - I picked up my polycarbonate cut to size last week - wondered about the strength of velcro required - did you take delivery yet? Any spare - or a reference to the rep please?
Thanks,
Simon
ps. 3 more sleeps till we leave. D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model;
Underbody armour, Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; rated cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; aux battery; ECB nudge bar; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights
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| Mon May 19 2008 12:47am |
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PCH
Joined: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 745
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Simon,
Just ring Velcro Australia and go directly there (if you can) and ask for a cash sale at the front reception. You can buy it in roughly 20m rolls.
I found that the velcro didn't stick as well as I had liked on the polycarbonate and had to make some trip repairs by scratching the sheeting to rough it up and get the velcro to stick better. So with this in mind if you use velcro then use sandpaper on the sheet where you will stick the velcro and it will stick better. I put the furry part (loops) on the rear window glass and the hooks on the sheet.
Take a few metres spare on your trip justy in case it needs replacement.
Chris Rocky the 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier towing Bullwinkle the 2006 Kimberley Karavan Limited
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| Mon May 19 2008 3:26am |
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BlackPerth
Joined: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Perth
Posts: 180
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Jeff66, I have an Obies here still in the box - will fit next weekend i hope so if you want a look PM me and drop over, Cheers Chris (Atwell WA) 2006 SE TDV6, remapped 185Kw, 545NM; Java / black leather; LR roof DVD; LR Expedition rack / LR ladder; LR side steps; LR light guards; OR drawer system; Elec brakes; extra 12V and hella sockets; LR raised air intake;ARB bar; Lightforce spotties; rear wheel carrier; Long Ranger 115l tank; GME 3440 UHF; TPMS; Traxide/Optima yellow / National Luna dual battery monitor; 6 x 18inch rims with General Grabber AT2's; mitchell bros tow hitch; OBIES rear window protector.
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| Mon May 19 2008 12:15pm |
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