If you are happy with the color you have take a piece with you and your supplier will match.
Fred Hazzard S/V Fury C&C 44 Portland Or Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 19, 2017, at 2:52 AM, Rod Stright via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Hi Gary, > > Is there a name for the color of plexiglass you used? I assume it is not the > bronze color you used? I am in the process of getting new windows for my C&C > 99 and also like the darker color. If yu could send or post the pictures > that would be appreciated. strig...@eastlink.ca > > Thanks > Rod > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary > Russell via CnC-List > Sent: November-18-17 5:35 PM > To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Gary Russell <captnga...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Removing companionway slider plexiglass, C&C 37/40+ > > Bruce, > There is no way of removing the acrylic without damaging the gel coat, > so lets get that out of the way, up front. I used a router, and others have > used sharpened putty knifes. None work very well. I've talked with the > people at Plexus and they have no suggestions, either. I used a slightly > darker tint of Plexiglas, and it completely hides the gel coat damage. Even > from a few inches away, you cannot see the damage. I also like the looks of > the darker acrylic. It's had to see in but no problem to see out. > > I did all the windows on Kaylarah two years ago, and installed them with > VHB tape. I am extremely happy with the results. I have no leaks. Also the > VHB tape is very easy to install, while the Plexus requires all sorts of > fixtures to hold the window in place while the Plexus sets up. I have posted > pictures many times. If you haven't seem, I can post them again. > > Gary > S/V Kaylarah > '90 C&C 37+ > East Greenwich, RI, USA > > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > On Sat, Nov 18, 2017 at 9:16 AM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > I am going to replace the plexiglass on my companionway. The sliding part is > easy. However, for the fixed portion forward of slider, it is stuck down to > fiberglass. I am guessing that it was originally installed with Plexus like > the fixed ports on the side were done. > > Can anyone confirm that? > > As for removing the plexi, should I simply tap a few putty knives in between > the plexi and the fiberglass to pop it loose, or do you have a better idea? > > Then seal with VHB tape, correct? This area seems to be about 1 1/2" wide by > comparison to the fixed ports. > > Thanks for the insights! > > Bruce Whitmore > > (847) 404-5092 (mobile) > bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > > > > Virus-free. www.avast.com > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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