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Interesting. I would think it would provide some protection from flying
objects breaking out the glass, but not a huge wave crashing into the
window, where it would basically knock out the whole assembly if it wasn't
strong enough. If you were to use it, I'd certainly put it on the inside, to
help protect it. I'm sure that over the long run, it would get scratchy and
lose some clarity due to UV exposure. Of course it wouldn't be that big a
deal to replace if you could get the old stuff off fairly easily.
Keith
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Edwin F. Kelly" <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 10:51 PM
Subject: lv-ab: Protection of windows
> I recently saw a product made by 3M that is promoted to be applied to
> glass windows to make them damage resistant. Its called 3M
> Scotchshield Storm and Safety Window Film. You can see the specs at:
>
> http://www.sunkingwt.com/ultra.html
>
> They advertise it as able to make glass 3 times stronger and to be
> available in tints for heat and glare reduction. They advertise it as
> the strongest safety film on the market and adding an additional
> barrier that makes glass stronger, and that even if it breaks, it
> prevents flying glass or water from entering a home.
>
> A sister ship of ours uses additional heavy clear storm windows (some
> heavy plastic material) that are screwed over the original windows to
> shield them.
>
> Anyone have any experience using the Scotchshield it in the past? We
> are wondering about its use on our Pilot House windows to improve their
> strength and to get glare and tint protection. Sounds like a product
> where it might have some crossover marine benefits!
>
> Ed Kelly
> Enjoue, Allmand 35 Pilot House
>
>
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