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Review on πŸ”₯ Ultimate KYDEX Sheet: Unrivaled 0.118" Thickness for Superior Performance by Julio Montano

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent thermoforming plastic of medium hardness.

Perfect fit for my 2003 Subaru Forester to replace the dash cover with the thermoformed Kydex screen 5 years. I removed the underside of the dashboard to create more usable space for relays, sensors, GPS antenna, SSD hard drive and 7 inch touch screen. It was difficult to shape Kydex in a regular home oven to look like it came from the factory. Google "Kydex 5 Thermoforming Temperature" for preheat and set time instructions. If you want to get the best results, don't overdo it. After molding I drilled holes and used Subaru's stock trim clips. I attached a front panel with a screen to have access to the SSD in case it fails while using it in the desert. SW Excellent stuff. As long as it doesn't warp even though it's inches from the windshield in the heat of the summer, often in Texas. Good product!

Pros
  • One of the toughest thermoformable materials with a modulus of 2482 MPa (360,000 psi)
Cons
  • boring packaging