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Unread 15-11-2002, 02:32
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Re: Re: Re: Chassis

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Originally posted by patrickrd


Are you sure this was Lexan? I have never heard of Lexan shattering, but acrylic would do exactly what you say. Certainly spray painting could have surface effects but by the molecular nature of polycarbonate I don't see how it could shatter, even if the surfaces are eaten away a little.
Positive. It was the real stuff. It took quite the hit to break it, but still.
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