I wiped with Acetone prior to bonding :(

On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 11:06 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I'm guessing that the surfaces weren't clean enough.  I used alcohol to
> clean the surfaces.  They must be very clean for VHB or silicone to bond.
>
> Gary
> S/V Kaylarah
> '90 C&C 37+
> East Greenwich, RI, USA
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> On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Eric Baumes via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I re-did my windows this spring on my 34/36.
>>
>> I used the VHB tape and the 3m building caulk.
>>
>> 3 out of 4 seemed to come out ok, but on the fourth the tape did not bond
>> very highly.
>>
>> It started on the very front of the stb port, but I was on the boat when
>> it was raining and it seems the seal failed in multiple places.
>>
>> I can push separation between the window and deck in a few spots and the
>> caulk didn't seem to bond.
>>
>> I am hoping I can get the window of without breaking it, but then will
>> need to get the tape and caulk off to start over.
>>
>> Anyone face this?
>>
>> Eric Baumes
>> S/V Hee Soo
>> 34/36?
>>
>>
>>
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