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Plastic jeep windows
Sealhead
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Posted: Friday, September 17, 2004 - 06:56 AM UTC
Would appreciate help on replicating the wavy plastic jeep windows in real jeeps for a scratchbuilt full canvas top. I tried gloss medium and also various crackle paints on cling wrap and waxed paper. The gloss medium on cling wrap was the best of the bunch, but not quite right. Any ideas?

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MrRoo
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Posted: Friday, September 17, 2004 - 07:10 AM UTC
try using clear evergreen sheet and heating it in hot water and then crinkling it
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Friday, September 17, 2004 - 08:01 AM UTC
Cellophane from a pack of cigarrettes
HeavyArty
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Posted: Friday, September 17, 2004 - 09:07 AM UTC
I used Saran Wrap for the rear window of my soft top M151A2. Cut it slightly bigger than the opening, superglued it in place, then heated it with a hairdryer to tighten it up. Came out looking perfect.
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