For those that have done the job, how did you manage the removal of the old windows? I imagine I'de destroy any gelcoat down there if I gave this a try.
Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 4:45 PM, robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I wish I had known about VHB tape a few years back when I replaced the > windows....it sure would have made the job a lot easier than the Sika 295 > UV .....if I ever have to do the job again, which I hope will never happen, > I will use this tape method. > > Thanks Gary for pointing this out and the video. > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 - 84 > Halifax, N.S. > > On 2015-11-07 8:37 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List wrote: > > There is a great BoatWorks video on Youtube describing the VHB tape > method. See link below: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQyjxVUskd8 > > Gary > S/V High Maintenance > 1999 C&C 37 Plus > East Greenwich, RI, USA > > > > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 9:51 AM, robert < <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> > robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: > >> Gary: >> >> I sent you the process I used 'off list'. >> >> The 2 forward windows on my boat are also curved.....not exactly sure how >> much but it is noticeable.....you can get a better idea when you take the >> old windows out and lay them on a flat surface. I used Sika 295 UV with >> the Sika primer and I also wondered if this adhesive would hold the curved >> window(s) in place. It's been 6 seasons and no problems. >> >> Before installing the new windows, I wondered how I was going to 'brace >> them' while the Sika cured. I explained all of that in my 'off list' email >> to you. Any further questions, don't hesitate to ask. >> >> Rob Abbott >> AZURA >> C&C 32 - 84 >> Halifax, N.S. >> >> >> >> On 2015-10-21 11:07 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List wrote: >> >> Fred, >> The VHB tape with DOW Corning 795 Silicone Sealant is starting to >> look like and attractive method. I am replacing the windows over the >> winter, also. We should keep in touch. Do I assume you would use the gray >> VHB tape with the gray silicone sealant? I am wondering if the VHB tape >> will be a problem with peel. My cabin sides are curved, so the windows >> will have to be bent slightly to conform to the side of the cabin. I >> wonder if that will be a problem with the 3/8" thick acrylic trying to >> return to a flat shape? >> >> Gary >> >> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List < >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Gary — I’m going to be replacing the fixed windows on my LF38 over the >>> winter. I’ve done the Plexus thing twice now (previous boat); this time, >>> I’m going to try the VHB tape with Dow 795 approach, like Paul did on >>> Johanna Rose: <http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/NewPorts> >>> http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/NewPorts. >>> >>> I’ll be using 3/8” bronze acrylic with a chamfer to the outside edge. >>> >>> — Fred >>> >>> Fred Street -- Minneapolis >>> S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( >>> >>> On Oct 21, 2015, at 12:45 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Paul, >>> I agree that 1/4" is too thin. The other 37+ at my club has 5/16" >>> It amazes me that people with no marine design experience would change the >>> design. I plan to go with 3/8" acrylic. But then again... >>> >>> The problem with Lexan (which is a polycarbonate) is that it is less >>> scratch resistant than Plexiglas (acrylic). You are probably trading one >>> problem for another. >>> >>> As for Plexus vs Silka 295, I am really torn. The write-up in the >>> Photo Album suggest that Plexus will be flexible enough if (big if) the >>> bond thickness is large enough. To that end he added glass beads to the >>> adhesive to make sure the bond thickness didn't get thinner than 0.030". >>> >>> Thoughts, anyone? >>> >>> Gary >>> S/V High Maintenance >>> '90 C&C 37 Plus >>> East Greenwich, RI, USA >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address:CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at:http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address:CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at:http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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