Butyl tape is a terrific sealant. I use it all the time. It is not an adhesive, however, and should not be used to bond windows to fiberglass.
Gary ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 6:01 PM, Ahmet via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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 >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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