If the old window is loose at one end (where it leaks), start pushing it outward from that point, even using a big rubber mallet. The old plexis adhesive is strong but brittle. Hope this helps!
Bob Sent from my iPhone, Bob Boyer > On Feb 1, 2016, at 12:10 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Dave, > I would suggest dynamite! Plexus is evil stuff, and I doubt you will > get the windows out without some gel coat damage. The good news is if you > are careful, you can limit the damage to areas beneath the new windows where > it can't be seen. > > I tried a box cutter blade on one window and it did a lot of damage. I > then tried a router to cut the window out. It did some damage as well. > Luckily the damage was covered by the new windows. The results are visible > below. The pictures are out of order, but the nice pictures are the new > window and hatches. I used 3M VHB tape and highly recommend it. It is much > easier to use than other adhesives and has a tenacious bond. > > https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwQRSP2fYIFmNE1vYnVOOUZOMm8&usp=sharing > > Gary > S/V High Maintenance > '90 C&C 37 Plus > East Greenwich, RI, USA > > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > >> On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 11:43 AM, Dave via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> I know this topic's been beat to death and I have every suggestion on what >> adhesive/tape to use and how to install the new windows. But, I don't have >> the emails saying how to get the old windows out. A large exacto blade >> worked great taking out the sealant but not so much on the underlying, very >> hard adhesive. >> >> Any suggestions on how to remove the old adhesive and remove the windows is >> greatly appreciated. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Dave >> Saltaire >> C&C 35 MK 3 >> Bristol, RI >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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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