My head is ready to explode!☺

One of you guru / experts ought to write a book on very subject!

On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 10:17 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Nice job, Derek.
>
> Let me add to your post.
>
> When I installed new ports in a 26 footer  (non C&C) couple weeks ago I
> had similar thoughts and concerns.
>
> I dry fiitted ports in place and held them with tape.  I then traced the
> outline of the inside of ports on the protective film and removed film from
> adhering surfaces.  Then took them to local glass shop where they applied a
> special black paint on the adhering surfaces.  Don't know any details on
> the paint but they said it actually improved adhesion.  It was matte and
> slightly rough.  With the paint, I didn't have to worry about bubbles or
> gaps in the sealant showing through.
>
> After taping the outside of the port landings and the inside of the ports,
> I applied a generous bead of black LifeSeal and installed the ports flush
> wiith the cabin sides.  I had several pieces of wood furring or filler
> strips precut.  I placed the strips against the ports and clamped them to
> the lifelines with clamps to hold pressure on the ports.
>
> Note:  the key here is to apply one large bead of sealant.  If you apply
> two adjacent beads, you may trap air between the beads which will show if
> you don't do the paint.
>
> While the sealant was still fresh, I ran the backside of a plastic spoon
> around the gap between the port lens and cabin side to create a nice
> concave look.  Note: run the spoon in ONE direction only.
>
> I didn't use any spacers.  Just made sure the lens was uniformly flush
> with the cabin side and that I got lots of "squeeze out" around the gap.
>
> Next day I removed strips and tape.  Any stray sealant was removed with a
> pencil eraser.  Didn't want to use an adhesive remover for fear of damaging
> the concave seal.
>
> Done.  Nice job.  Pat on back.
>
> Furring or filler strips are about 1.5 inches wide x 1/4 inch thick and
> can be bought in 8 foot lengths at a big box store for about $1 each.  The
> clamps were the 4 inch pony spring clamps that are about $4.
>
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
>
>
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