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MG TD TF 1500 - Windscreen Protection

My TF still retains its original windscreen that is in remarkably good condition. I want to keep it that way. Zero chips!
Trucks throwing rocks are a big problem in my area as there is a tremendous amount of construction going on.
Has anyone experimented with temporary covers of Plexiglass? Something easily attached and removed.

Thanks,

Dan
TF7946
Dan Nordstrom

Maybe just a clear adhesive film that is UV stable? Can you post a couple of pics of the TRIPLEX logo as well as its location and orientation? I'm collecting info on original screens. Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

Peter,
In the archives I posted a picture of my logo.

Look under TF windscreen glass
08 May 2016
Dan Nordstrom

Great. Thanks Dan. Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

Just TDs Peter, or others? I certainly have the kite mark etc on YA and I think TC. John.
J P Hall

TC, TD, TF, YT John and possibly others as well as those from different marques of the era. This provides some good info. http://fromtheframeup.com/uploads/TT_CR302_Triplex_Glass_History_T_Series.pdf Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

Many plastic shops such as the chain Tap Plastics and other independent shops sell clear acrylic in 1/8th inch thickness which if cut to the exact shape of the exposed glass should work. It could be held in place at the corners with some double backed tape. It would not be as scratch resistant as glass but should serve your purpose.
John Quilter (TD8986)

I think a plexiglass sheet over the glass would look bad and possibly cause glare issues. I'm guessing it would also get scratched up fairly quickly. My solution would probably be to get a clear window tint material. It wouldn't protect against large debris but it might save you from small chips. Or you could get a second windscreen frame and just save the original for shows and such so you don't have to worry about it constantly while driving for fun.
Steve Simmons

Dan,
I have had experience with two basic types of plastic sheet.

Acrylic and polycarbonate.

The most common name for acrylic is Plexiglass. It is easy to cut and shape and somewhat scratch resistant but much more brittle then polycarbonate.

The most common name for polycarbonate is Lexan.
It is easy to cut but more difficult to bend with a heat strip. It will scratch a little easier then acrylic but it is vastly stronger. Not quite bulletproof but it almost.

As a wind screen I would never consider acrylic. A 1/8 or 3/16 sheet of poly carbonate would be easy to cut and clean up the edges to fit over the windshield.

Mort
Mort Resnicoff

Thanks gentlemen,

A sheet of acrylic/polycarbonate seems to be the way to go.
The attachment method will be my challenge. Something strong enough to withstand a 60mph wind and still easy to attach and remove.

A test of my engineering skills for sure. (I have none)

Thank you all for your suggestions

Dan
Dan Nordstrom

I wounder if this might be of any use.

Be sure to look at the installation video.

Jim B.

https://www.tapplastics.com/product/window_films/window_tint_films/safety_window_film/313
JA Benjamin

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