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tempered side glass-sanding to shape

19 May 2004, 2:12pm
I want to create my own kit car. I want to reshape the side window glass of a regular car which has tempered glass. I know the glass would probably crack apart if I tried to use a cutter on it. I have read that you can't cut or score tempered glass because it would shatter. I am wondering whether sanding it to the shape I want would work. I think the edges are sanded smooth from the factory. I am thinking of a belt sander to make a quick job of it. Any ideas?

Thanks
24 May 2004, 10:22am
I'd also be very interested to know if it would work. If I had the time, money (and ability :eusa_dance: ) I'd make my own car, but I'm fortunate in already owning a great handling chassis that I am simply rebodying. The windows are arguably the biggest problem / compromise :eusa_doh: . I shall leave the w/screen in place, the B/C pillar window is from an A6, but finding a glass door window to fit will be impossible. I shall therefore be using the existing perspex windows and then cut / file them to shape. These dont pass SVA, but take them out and it shouldnt be a problem. Perspex does scratch easily :eusa_doh: , and craze in stressed areas :eusa_shifty: , but apparently it's possible to remove the finer scratches using stuff normally available to caravaners (not tried it yet) :eusa_dance: .

Not ideal I know, but perspex windows can look OK :eusa_liar: