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Sikaflex 295UV.
I'm not kidding. This stuff is made for your
purpose and this purpose only. Their web site has
detailed information and the product worked
flawlessly for me. I wouldn't even consider
alternatives. It's available on-line from a
number of sources. I know that's not what you
want to hear but I replaced all of my windows on a
Fontaine Pajot 45' cat, used no fasteners and have
had no leaks.
Just my humble (but experienced) opinion.
Good luck.
Jerry Peters
s/v Mucho Gusto
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Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7:32
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Subject: Re: lv-ab: Window rebedding?
update, more advice needed
First, thanks everyone for all the input.
Background: Rebedding windows in 2000 Leopard 38
Catamaran, new to me.
Next, the job is going poorly. I ordered
Dow Corning 795 from Water Damage Protection.com,
as I have worked with it before but the date codes
were illegible, could be 2006 or 2008. A test
bead that has not set in 8 hours indicates
outdated caulk.
Next, removing window was easy, it was not
bonded to window back, only the edges, possibly
window was half recaulked at Moorings Charters.
Caulk was L shape approx 1" wide by 1/2-3/4 deep.
Center of caulk was uncured tar like mess, balance
was very tough, well adhered to fiberglass, after
4 hours work, most is gone but surface is not yet
clean. Took sample of uncured caulk to local
paint store. They think it is Butyl, Xylene
dissolves this, can I use Xylene on Gel Coat?
I am going to remove all caulk but may
have limited choices as to locally available
replacement caulk. Choices may be limited to GE
Silicone II or BoatLife Silicone, possibly more
795 if the dealer offers to overnight freight it.
Local glass shop advises use ANY silicone.
Please offer advice on these caulks.
Also, anyone know of caulk dealers in upstate NY?
Thanks
Lee Haefele
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