Lexan PF glass. Bad idea?

[BMHouze]

My brother scored some 4x8 lexan sheets for $50 a sheet. He will have lots left over. I was considering using some as a replacement PF glass. Anyome tried this? Don't know if it will give me the same amount of noise reduction. I have to double check the thickness. Otherwise it could be a cheap fix.

 

[Menace]

It will likely sag a bit, and honestly for the cost of a new sheet of tempered glass is it really worth the trouble?

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[Fifty]

It will most definitely sag. Especially if you have pets that like to jump up and sit on your machines. It'll be louder (rattle) too, especially if the thickness is off. Glass is more forgiving when you clean it as well. You can use almost anything to clean glass (Windex, vinegar, spit). Lexan not so forgiving.

There is a reason everyone still uses glass on pinball in this plastic world. It's the best, cheapest material out there.

 

[BOO]

I would also imagine that the sound made by slamming your fist down on plastic after a ball drain would not be nearly as satisfying as it would be slamming it down on glass. Right, Adam? :-D

 

[BMHouze]

Damn, I could have got a piece for next to nothing.
I guess I will wait until I get an Elvis as I will need it (as lexan is bulletproof if thick enough) to shoot at the tv mod and not damage the machine.........

 

[libtech]

Lexan (normally) would probably be more expensive! Also, it would scratch easier as its not as hard, getting some