Sikaflex 295 UV is rated at 160 psi. 60% stronger than the highest rated VHB tape. I bet its a bit messier too...
Josh Muckley On Nov 10, 2015 10:48 AM, "Josh Muckley" <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > The attached PDF had pretty good guidance. I would choose the thickest > tape which can still fit under the windows. Maybe even double layers. I > have a friend who used the 4941 series. After looking at the PDF it looks > like the 5952 series has better adhesive qualities and possibly higher > adhesion for the fiberglass and polycarbonate that we're using. The 5958FR > has the highest PSI to thickness ratio. I suggest thicker to allow the > tape to press into any irregularities. Thicker also allows for more > differential expansion of the glass and frame. > > As much as I like the VHB tape I still can't help but think to the auto > industry. They use a urethane made by Sika for windshields. It has to be > primed and heated. It cures in about an hour. I wonder if a combination > of VHB tape and sika-flex might be smart. VHB to get a nice interior > finish and sika for a permanent weatherproof bond and glazing. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > On Nov 10, 2015 9:54 AM, "Gary Russell via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Rob, >> Yikes! Thanks for the info. How to choose? >> Gary >> >> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ >> >> >> On Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 9:33 AM, robert via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Dave: >>> >>> I am no VHB expert.....have never used the stuff. I understand there >>> are many different versions, at least that what I get from the website >>> below. >>> >>> http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/67100O/3mtm-vhb-tapes.pdf >>> >>> Point being, make sure you get the right tape for the job you intend to >>> use it. >>> >>> Rob Abbott >>> AZURA >>> C&C 32 - 84 >>> Halifax, N.S. >>> >>> On 2015-11-09 8:40 PM, Dave Godwin via CnC-List wrote: >>> >>> More response to this thread; I’ve been working on the fixed ports on my >>> boat over the last few days and and paying close attention. After absorbing >>> a good bit of the info in the thread and the links provided, I’m planning >>> on moving away from using Plexus ("if it was good enough for my grandfather >>> it’s good enough for me!”) and using the 3M tape. Seems the more modern >>> ticket to me. >>> >>> I’m anticipating the operation to be a good bit easy than using Plexus, >>> certainly if it is just one person doing the job. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Dave Godwin >>> 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin >>> Reedville - Chesapeake Bay >>> Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/> >>> >>> >>> On Nov 9, 2015, at 11:56 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> Was afraid of that. The only ports close to the new C&C ports I've done >>> were on a Beneteau. Don't remember how hard the adhesive was. >>> >>> Dennis C. >>> >>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 10:45 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List < >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Dennis, >>>> I'm quite sure those blades would work well for soft calk like >>>> silicones or urethanes, but Plexus is hard as a rock and I don't think they >>>> would work. In addition, the big problem is getting at the bottom window >>>> joint that is very close to the turn on the deck. >>>> >>>> Gary >>>> S/V High Maintenance (formerly Expresso) >>>> 1990 C&C 37 Plus >>>> East Greenwich, RI, USA >>>> >>>> >>>> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 11:25 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < >>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Not quite the same thing but lately I've been removing ports that were >>>>> held in with sealant by using a vibrating saw with a caulk cutting blade. >>>>> Like these: >>>>> >>>>> http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-OSC214C-4-Inch-Caulk-Knife/dp/B004UBF43S >>>>> >>>>> http://multifitblades.com/straight-sealant-cutter.html >>>>> >>>>> Not sure how they would work on Plexus or Sika adhesives. >>>>> >>>>> Dennis C. >>>>> Touche' 35-1 #83 >>>>> Mandeville, LA >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 9:30 AM, mike amirault via CnC-List < >>>>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> "Wow! You guys are lucky! My Windows came out in pieces with >>>>>> significant gel coat damage." >>>>>> >>>>>> Well, Gary, you are "High Maintenance" ;) >>>>>> >>>>>> Mike Amirault >>>>>> >>>>>> Lovely Cruise C&C33MKii >>>>>> >>>>>> SMSC >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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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