Stus-List WindowA Again

[Robert Abbott]

Jake: My windows have been in for the past 5 years with Sika 295 UV.....there are no frames, screws, etc, holding them in place....no issues to date. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/05/10 10:01 PM, Jake Brodersen wrote: John,   I recently rebidded my head hatch plexi with 295UV.  I find it very interesting that the instructions asked me to paint over the sealant and the plexi to keep UV rays from degrading the sealant.  I guess 295UV is not too UV resistant.   I am debating whether to use Plexus again or 295UV for my next window project.   I have both on hand.  It would make for an interesting side by side comparison, as I did the port side with Plexus last year.   Jake   Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III Midnight Mistress Hampton VA                       From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John and Maryann Read Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 8:35 PM To: 'Thomas Mikos'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List WindowA Again   It was not quick setting.  One of the essential keys is the spacers between the new glass and the hull frame so there is sufficient thickness of sealant.  We drilled small holes in each corner and used screws to temporarily hold the glass in place while it cured.  It is very sensitive to shelf life, temperature and humidity.  As I recall it also recommended the boat be on the hard so there was no movement while curing and something like a week to fully cure   Sikaflex has an excellent web site with very detailed instructions – highly recommended reading   John & Maryann _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

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