Window Cutting?

Hi i have a Fujimi sil80 and is converting it to a convertible.The problem is the front window is extended and i have to cut that part out, now if i cut it, it will crack so is there another way to cut it out without breaking it?thank you

The "glass" is all one part, right? Is it a ring, with a hole where the roof covers, or is it one solid sheet of plastic?

If it were mine, I'd cut through it with a cut-off wheel in my Dremel, about a half-inch back from where the A-pillar will go. Go slowly, so you don't make stress cracks in the other parts of the plastic. Then, I'd use my collection of files and emery boards to file back the edge to where it goes, and smooth it out.

:2cents:

YIKES No dremel any other ways?

YIKES No dremel any other ways?
Xacto knife. Make sure you have lots of time in your hands. :)

I use the dull side of an x-acto blade, try making a straight "scratch" with your dull side of the knife and gently repeat until you have a groove that will guide the blade, then you can make harder passes until you go through the part you want to cut.

Just to add onto the xacto method. Lay on a few layers of masking tape over the area you want to cut. Cut away the masking tape, leaving a thick edge that'll guide your blade. You want to use the back side of the blade at almost 90degrees to the plastic; this will remove material rather than cut it. Then as TLK mentioned go slowly until the groove is deep enough. You could even snap it off cleanly without having to cut all the way through.

Measure twice, cut once.

You could use a small saw instead.
http://www.spc.org.uk/tools/saws.jpg

or go and get these, not to expencive and there is a lot of ways to use them in future.
http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljpage.cgi?HSGTP-3
http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljpage.cgi?HSGTP-4

Thanks guys, the funny thing is after i reply back i went to and try the exoto method. its all good now thanks guys

Sounds like you've got it done already, but here's some more advice anyways...

You might want to put a blob of plasticene under the window while your cutting it. This will mold to the window curvature and give it some strength from the back and less chance of a crack.

When I did my Integra with T-Top, I've used Mini Hand Saw, simular to this one
http://www.hardwaretoday.com/en/image/tradeleads/jsctools-handsaw.gif