Yup, you will! The question is, what is the best way to repair the gelcoat. I have glass mat showing in places. Do I apply epoxy or polyester resin to the glass mat before filling in the damaged area? What do I fill it with? Should I use MarineTex or silica filled resin? help!!!
Gary S/V High Maintenance 1990 C&C 37 Plus East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 9:18 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > For those that have done the job, how did you manage the removal of the > old windows? I imagine I'de destroy any gelcoat down there if I gave this a > try. > > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > Toronto > > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 4:45 PM, robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > wrote: > >> I wish I had known about VHB tape a few years back when I replaced the >> windows....it sure would have made the job a lot easier than the Sika 295 >> UV .....if I ever have to do the job again, which I hope will never happen, >> I will use this tape method. >> >> Thanks Gary for pointing this out and the video. >> >> Rob Abbott >> AZURA >> C&C 32 - 84 >> Halifax, N.S. >> >> On 2015-11-07 8:37 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List wrote: >> >> There is a great BoatWorks video on Youtube describing the VHB tape >> method. See link below: >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQyjxVUskd8 >> >> Gary >> S/V High Maintenance >> 1999 C&C 37 Plus >> East Greenwich, RI, USA >> >> >> >> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ >> >> >> On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 9:51 AM, robert < <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> >> robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: >> >>> Gary: >>> >>> I sent you the process I used 'off list'. >>> >>> The 2 forward windows on my boat are also curved.....not exactly sure >>> how much but it is noticeable.....you can get a better idea when you take >>> the old windows out and lay them on a flat surface. I used Sika 295 UV >>> with the Sika primer and I also wondered if this adhesive would hold the >>> curved window(s) in place. It's been 6 seasons and no problems. >>> >>> Before installing the new windows, I wondered how I was going to 'brace >>> them' while the Sika cured. I explained all of that in my 'off list' email >>> to you. Any further questions, don't hesitate to ask. >>> >>> Rob Abbott >>> AZURA >>> C&C 32 - 84 >>> Halifax, N.S. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 2015-10-21 11:07 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List wrote: >>> >>> Fred, >>> The VHB tape with DOW Corning 795 Silicone Sealant is starting to >>> look like and attractive method. I am replacing the windows over the >>> winter, also. We should keep in touch. Do I assume you would use the gray >>> VHB tape with the gray silicone sealant? I am wondering if the VHB tape >>> will be a problem with peel. My cabin sides are curved, so the windows >>> will have to be bent slightly to conform to the side of the cabin. I >>> wonder if that will be a problem with the 3/8" thick acrylic trying to >>> return to a flat shape? >>> >>> Gary >>> >>> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List < >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Gary — I’m going to be replacing the fixed windows on my LF38 over the >>>> winter. I’ve done the Plexus thing twice now (previous boat); this time, >>>> I’m going to try the VHB tape with Dow 795 approach, like Paul did on >>>> Johanna Rose: >>>> <http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/NewPorts> >>>> http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/NewPorts. >>>> >>>> I’ll be using 3/8” bronze acrylic with a chamfer to the outside edge. >>>> >>>> — Fred >>>> >>>> Fred Street -- Minneapolis >>>> S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( >>>> >>>> On Oct 21, 2015, at 12:45 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List < >>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Paul, >>>> I agree that 1/4" is too thin. The other 37+ at my club has 5/16" >>>> It amazes me that people with no marine design experience would change the >>>> design. I plan to go with 3/8" acrylic. But then again... >>>> >>>> The problem with Lexan (which is a polycarbonate) is that it is >>>> less scratch resistant than Plexiglas (acrylic). You are probably trading >>>> one problem for another. >>>> >>>> As for Plexus vs Silka 295, I am really torn. The write-up in the >>>> Photo Album suggest that Plexus will be flexible enough if (big if) the >>>> bond thickness is large enough. To that end he added glass beads to the >>>> adhesive to make sure the bond thickness didn't get thinner than 0.030". >>>> >>>> Thoughts, anyone? >>>> >>>> Gary >>>> S/V High Maintenance >>>> '90 C&C 37 Plus >>>> East Greenwich, RI, USA >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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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