I am not so sure people are 'resistant' to using Plexus to rebed
portlights as much as there are other products today that can possibly
do the job as well and are easier to use. Plexus requires a special
'gun' to apply the 2-part adhesive which is not readily available to all.
And think about
Yes please
Jim
Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2013 10:09:27 -0300
From: robertabb...@eastlink.ca
To: billb...@sbcglobal.net; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List Salon Portlight Window Replacement
I am not so sure people are 'resistant' to using Plexus to rebed portlights as
much as there
I WOULD rule out 3M 5200, as it's chemically incompatible with acrylic (which
most of us use to replace our fixed windows). The debate is between Sikaflex,
which some have used on this list successfully, and a two-part methacrylate
like Plexus, which many of us have used successfully (and which
I've never really understood why so
many people are resistant to using Plexus to rebed the portlights
on their C&C. The people who designed the boat didn't pick
Plexus out of a hat. They did their homework, and voted for
something they thought was appropriate. TIM
Pulling off the old windows can often be the worst part. Unless they are
falling out already, expect some gelcoat to come with it. Repair this properly
so the adhesive can grip.
Plexus was my choice and the agent rented the gun too. It's not cheap. Stuff at
$35 bucks a cartridge and it took 1.
Thomas:
Cast acrylic is a better choice than polycarbonate (which scratches easily).
You didn't tell us where you're located. In Portland, OR, MultiCraft Plastics
cut a piece of 12" X 72" cast acrylic for me. I used the old window and a
router with a pattern bit to cut a new one. The acrylic c
Try interstate plastics.
Joel Aronson
On Sep 6, 2013, at 5:50 PM, Bill Bina wrote:
The way to find partial sheets is to shop among places that do plastic
fabrication. They always have pieces left over from jobs that they usually
sell at a deep discount, especially for particular tints that th
heet. Not sure where you are,
but I found a source in Houston. Let me know if you are interested.
Lloyd Lippe
Finesse 85LF39
Rockport, Texas
- Original Message -
From: Tom Lynch
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 3:52 PM
Subject: Stus-List Salon Portli
Adhesives are science, not speculation.
3m specifically says 5200 is not suitable for this application.
Limitations:
(continued)
- 3M™ Marine
Adhesive/Sealant 5200 is not recommended for the installation of
glass, polycarbonate or
acr
I'm considering the purchase of a 1981 C&C 40. One of the salon portlight
windows is cracked and needs to be replaced. I'm wondering if anyone has
completed this type of repair and what the level of effort is for a DIY
project and / or what the costs involved to have the windows replaced?
The ow
I replaced the windows on my C&C 29 -2 which are similar. Much has been written
on this topic, especially the choice of sealants (soft or rigid polyurethanes).
It is a manageable job. We used a technique running two lines (genoa sheets)
across the roof through both genoa tracks and using the
The way to find partial sheets is to
shop among places that do plastic fabrication. They always have
pieces left over from jobs that they usually sell at a deep
discount, especially for particular tints that they feel may not
be easy to unload. The leftovers obvio
-Original Message-
From: Andrew Burton
To: cnc-list
Sent: Fri, Sep 6, 2013 5:28 pm
Subject: Re: Stus-List Salon Portlight Window Replacement
>From what I've gleaned on this and other forums, you should never use a
>silicone
adhesive. And 52,000,000 should never be used if yo
>From what I've gleaned on this and other forums, you should never use a
>silicone adhesive. And 52,000,000 should never be used if you ever want to
>remove the item in the future.
Andy
1981 C&C 40
Peregrine
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Newport, RI
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