American made Lexan polycarbonate sheet is a very strong plastic which is guaranteed by manufacturer against breakage when used as a window for a three year period. It will scratch like acrylic sheet, but will not break
American made acrylic sheet Grade C to Specification LP-391 is unshrunk. When heated to forming temperature of 220-250°F, it will shrink about 2.2% in length and width and will increase about 4% in thickness. When heated to a pliable state it can be drilled, sawed and machined. It has excellent resistance to weathering. It is less than half as heavy as glass and has good impact resistance. .060" or .080" thickness is generally used for side windows and .125" for windshields.