Hi Eric,I had the same issue with one of my windows. To remove I use a 
windshield removal tool. 
m.harborfreight.com/windshield-removing-tool-60298.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot
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Works great for cutting the tape. Once the window is out the old tape will come 
right off by rolling with your thumb. On reassembling make sure corners are 
rounded, window lip is Smith and clean. I clean that with acetone. Also I rough 
up the plexi with red scotchbrite, then clean with alcohol. Another thing I 
learned is don't let the window be exposed to sunlight til the sealant is 
cured. The plexiglass expands a lot when exposed to sunlight. On my 38LF I put 
in plexiglass companion way doors. At night there was 1/8 inch gap, in sunshine 
1/8 overlap. My theory is that the sealant will compress much easier than it 
will stretch and stay bonded to the plexiglass.  


Doug Mountjoy Rebecca Leah LF39 Port Orchard YC, WA.


-------- Original message --------From: Eric Baumes via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 8/16/18  07:28  (GMT-08:00) To: cnc-list 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Eric Baumes <eric.bau...@gmail.com> Subject: 
Stus-List Windows gone bad 
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 BaumesS/V Hee Soo 34/36?


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