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AirMike
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 Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:36 pm Post subject: Fiberglass/plexiglass cabin top window purgatory |
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I am about 80% done with the doors and cabin top ---- and have not attached my cabin top yet.
I debated this question for weeks before taking the leap. After looking at all the stuff on the matronics site, I decided to go ahead with the Weld-on for my windows. I also decided that using this awful stuff in a vertical environment is tooo difficult. I removed the cabin top and decided to install both of the rear windows with the cabin top flat for each window. In other words, I laid the cabin top over about 70 degrees to install each rear window giving good access above and under.
I have installed the first window. The results are mediocre. I did the installation at about 60 degrees Farenheit. The weld on goes off (solidifys) very quickly. There were no bubbles, but the weld on captured a lot of the 3M fineline masking tape (blue) inside the window so that it can be seen from the outside. For those of you getting to windows, read all of the instructions VERY carefully. Tim's excellent suggestion of using your finger to thin the rims of weld-on inside are really important. My error was sticking with the popsicle stics. The radius is tooooo small you need to thin the filet out with your finger so that you do not capture the masking tape. Also start removing the masking tape almost as soon as the window is in position.
Any suggestions for removing or at least mitigating the effect of the weld-on captured blue plastic 3M tape
I am still convinced that (even having to protect the window for the next 5-6 months) I made the right choice. Also , I can install the interior cabin top stuff in a less difficult situation for my aging old back.
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AirMike
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:24 pm Post subject: Fiberglass/plexiglass cabin top window purgatory |
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I did window #2 (rear) today with better results. I did two things. I used my fingers and many nitrile gloves to form the filet.
Also I used some prior advice and only used about 70% of the weld-on catalyst. Gives much better working time
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