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12-05-2021, 04:25 PM | #1 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Port st Lucie Florida
Posts: 81
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Dot Windshield
Question has anyone installed the DOT windshield ? I received mine from ICON and it doesn’t have a hole in it for a windshield for the windshield wiper wonder what you used to drill the hole without cracking the windshield
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12-06-2021, 11:49 AM | #2 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 671
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Re: Dot Windshield
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I've drilled through this type of plexiglass before and usually just a sharp bit and being careful will do it. I think putting some painter's tape on both sides and spraying WD-40 on the bit helps with some of the burring. Or you can use a stepper drill bit. |
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12-06-2021, 01:52 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Seminole Country
Posts: 836
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Re: Dot Windshield
If it's tempered glass, you can probably buy a diamond bit at HD that'll do the job but a safer bet would be to mark where you want the hole cut and take to a glass shop.
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12-06-2021, 08:09 PM | #4 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: South FL
Posts: 9
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Re: Dot Windshield
My factory windshield with wiper came with a crack.
When the dealer came by to replace it, they used a step drill bit. I have read that when drilling a poly-carbonate sheet a step bit is best. The tech drilling the windshield was able to drill it out and install the wiper in about 10 minutes. |
12-06-2021, 08:12 PM | #5 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: SoCal
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Re: Dot Windshield
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12-06-2021, 08:33 PM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: South FL
Posts: 9
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Re: Dot Windshield
Hand operated.
I would be interested in powered as my cart is a daily driver and I use it in South Fl. Also of note, the new windshield also started cracking after the dealer drilled the hole and replaced the manual wiper. I only drive on streets, some potholes but ... |
12-06-2021, 08:38 PM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: South FL
Posts: 9
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Re: Dot Windshield
AdamP
Here is a no drill option- pricey but an option https://www.ebay.com/itm/18518933608...c4eff0d452c209 I am even look at it because I am not interested in another windshield. But the electric is intriguing |
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