A lot of people paraise using Butyl tape for attaching windows. I have not done it, but I can see the results on my C&C Hull/Deck joint, and it looks pretty good Ahmet
On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 5:48 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Bruce, > Welcome to the C&C forum. Some members get a little cranky, but most > are wonderful folks that just want to help. > > First a few basics. Plexiglas is a trade name for acrylic and Lexan > is the trade name for poly carbonate. Poly carbonate is known for being > bullet proof, but easy to scratch. Acrylics are more scratch resistant, > but not as tough. If you are in trouble with the mob, then by all means > use poly carbonate otherwise acrylic is probably a better choice. I don't > know how to tell the difference between the two.once installed. > > Don't quote me on this, but I think VHB (Very High Bond) can be > separated with a razor blade driven between the surfaces. After that > delicate scraping is probably involved. Anything is better than Plexus. > It is almost impossible to remove. You can grind it out, but if it is in a > recess, then you have to worry about damaging the surrounding area. > > Best of luck, > Gary > S/V High Maintenance > 1990 C&C 37 Plus > East Greenwich, RI, USA > > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 4:23 PM, Bruce Pope via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> This is my first post so please be kind if I am doing anything wrong. >> >> I have an '86 29 MKII purchased in august with leaking windows. There >> is obvious signs of repair to the gel coat around the windows so I >> am certain they have been replaced before. Windows are in good shape so I >> just need to re-bed. >> >> How can I tell the difference between polycarbonate and acrylic? I have >> started to remove one of the windows by digging out the old sealant and >> carefully pulling it away and it bends a bit. Can I assume therefore it is >> polycarbonate? >> >> Any concerns about getting the window off later to reseal if using 3M VHB >> tape. 3M says this tape forms a 'permanent bond'. >> >> Derek McLeod on a C&C 29-2 used DOW 795. How did you hold the window in >> place while the 795 cured? >> >> Thanks. >> >> >> Bruce >> >> s/v 'Gyrfalcon' >> >> '86 C&C 29 MK II >> >> Kootenay Lake, BC >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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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