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Old 01-20-2022, 11:32 AM   #191 (permalink)
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UV

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Originally Posted by alexshock View Post
But Plexiglass is UV resistant, while Lexan is destroyed by UV (it will become yellow and weak).
It doesn't discolor, but I've experienced micro-cracking even when heat-formed.
My own Bonanza glazings also had this feature. Her age is unknown though, as I only had the fuselage.
'Planes of Fame', flying museum aircraft of WW-II vintage also displayed this micro-cracking, and some hazing.

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