Thanks. Will use my dremmel tool and take my time at least it's a project I can do in the cold and wait till spring to put new windows in when warmer
Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2017, at 11:08 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Rob > > That style window from C&C leaked soon after production. Our C&C 36 bought > new in October 1980 had leaking problems on and off for many years during the > 9 seasons our family owned it. > > I suspect the "repaired" or "reinstalled" windows done by persons such as you > on this list are probably better than the originals. > > Mike > formerly (way back) > 1981 C&C 36 "Blue Horizon No. 1" > Halifax, NS > ________________________________________ > From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of robert via > CnC-List [cnc-list@cnc-list.com] > Sent: January 9, 2017 12:04 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: robert > Subject: Stus-List 1983 windows > > Peter: > > My old windows were probably original C&C installed with a two part > adhesive called 'Plexus'......it hardens over time which is probably why > it leaks. > > To remove the old windows, I took a small, stiff putty knife and cut > approx. 1" off of the blade and then sharpened the blade with a file. > From the inside of the window, in the cabin, I gently taped the putty > knife blade with a hammer between the gelcoat and the window cutting as > I went along. Got three (3) windows out no problem. Then the 4th > window.....the top of that window was difficult and I made the mistake > of touching the bottom of the window pushing it outwards causing the top > of the window to break free taking the gelcoat with it. > > Now I had another job.....replacing the gelcoat and matching the > color.....that's another story. > > After the windows were removed, I used a dremel tool with a fine bit to > clean out the Plexus from the frame (side of the cabin) to accept the > new windows. > > It's not rocket science but it is labor intensive to do it right.......I > think have a step by step email of the entire project somewhere I can > send you offline if you wish. > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 342 - 84 > Halifax, N.S. > >> On 2017-01-09 11:50 AM, PETER OCAMPO via CnC-List wrote: >> What did you use to remove old adhesive i your windows >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
