Race with Confidence with Makrolon Polycarbonate Windows

When it comes to race cars, every component needs to deliver maximum performance—and your windows are no exception. Makrolon polycarbonate race car windows provide the perfect combination of strength, clarity, and weight reduction to give you the competitive edge on the track. Known for their robust build and glass-like transparency, Makrolon windows are trusted by racers worldwide for their ability to withstand the toughest conditions while maintaining superior visibility.

What are Makrolon Polycarbonate Windows?

Makrolon is a high-quality polycarbonate resin thermoplastic, known for its impressive strength and durability. Unlike traditional glass, which is heavy and prone to shattering, Makrolon is designed to be lightweight and impact-resistant. It performs remarkably well in extreme temperatures, withstanding cold and heat while retaining its shape and clarity.

Widely used across industries such as automotive, medical, and aerospace, Makrolon’s flexibility and strength make it an ideal material for race car windows, where safety and performance are paramount. Whether you’re competing in extreme weather conditions or pushing your car to its limits, Makrolon polycarbonate windows are built to last.

Benefits of Makrolon Car Windows

Choosing Makrolon for your race car windows offers a number of benefits:

Unrivalled Impact Resistance:

Makrolon windows provide up to 250 times the impact resistance of traditional glass, making them perfect for high-speed racing environments.

Lightweight for Performance:

By reducing weight, Makrolon helps improve your car’s overall speed and handling, giving you a performance boost on the track.

Crystal Clear Visibility:

Designed with glass-like transparency, Makrolon windows ensure you maintain full visibility without sacrificing safety.

Heat and Cold Resistant:

Capable of withstanding temperatures up to 148°C, Makrolon remains stable in extreme conditions, preventing warping or loss of clarity.

Easily Customisable:

Makrolon polycarbonate can be molded or cold-formed to perfectly fit your vehicle’s unique shape, ensuring an aerodynamic finish.

Which is the Best Type of Polycarbonate Windows?

When it comes to polycarbonate windows, you might have heard of brands like Lexan, Makrolon, and Arla. While each brand offers high-quality polycarbonate sheets, the differences often come down to manufacturing processes and availability. All three brands—Lexan, Makrolon, and Arla—provide excellent impact resistance, durability, and clarity, making them suitable for motorsport applications.

At RacePlastics, we use high quality polycarbonate for for all our windows, but we also offer branded materials, like Makrolon, Lexan and Arla, if that is specified by the customer. Rest assured, whichever brand you choose, you’ll receive windows that meet the highest standards of safety and performance.

Why choose RacePlastics Polycarbonate Windows?

At RacePlastics, we’re passionate about motorsport, and we know that every detail counts when you're aiming for the podium. Our polycarbonate windows are designed specifically for racing, combining lightweight materials with exceptional strength and clarity. Here’s why RacePlastics is your best choice for polycarbonate windows:

Tailored for Racing: Each window is custom-crafted to fit your vehicle’s exact specifications, ensuring an aerodynamic and secure fit.

Proven Quality: We use only premium-grade polycarbonate, like Makrolon, tht is trusted by professionals for its outstanding performance and durability.

Motorsport Expertise: With years of experience in the industry, we know what racers need. Our windows are built to withstand the toughest conditions on the track.

Customer Focused: We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and expert advice, ensuring you get the right product for your car and racing needs.

Choose RacePlastics for your race car windows and experience the ultimate combination of performance, safety, and clarity on race day.

  • Expertly crafted in the UK

    All of our windows and sliders are hand made to order by our team in the UK.

  • Motorsport compliant

    Our standard windows are made from UK compliant 4mm Polycarbonate.

  • FIA & hard-coated options

    We also offer FIA compliant 5mm & hard-coated options.

  • UK road legal warning

    All but bronze & grey tinted front door windows are legal on UK roads.

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