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 > > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > 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? >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > >
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