Perspex windows

MCW

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Can anybody suggest where I might obtain some acrylic (Perspex) sheet to replace a window panel in my boat? The ideal spec is 10mm thick,blue/black tint. Also any info on bedding sealants for this job would be appreciated.

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Try your local plant glazing company. I got polycarbonate off cuts cheap and they cut them to size.

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you'll get it cheaper by looking for sign-making companies in yellow pages. failing that there are usually a few ads in pbo.

for sealing, sikaflex or neoprene (look <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.sealsplusdirect.co.uk/>here</A>. the sikaflex glue-on system is v. expensive and let me down.

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where are you-- try Salford House windows in Sevenoaks--advertise at the rear of PBO. Use self adhesive neoprene tape- much easier and not a disaster if you need to remove the windows-- Sikaflex would probably remove the gel coat as well.

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Sealant for Perspex windows

Look at <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.sika.com/cmi-marine-products-index.htm>Sikaflex</A> for info. You need to be very careful which sealant you use, especially with polycarbonate. Only Sikaflex 295UV should be used, others will cause stress corrosion cracking.

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In my area there's a plastics company that specialises in selling plastic barge boards, soffits, gutters, extrusions, plastic plumbing, PC roof glazing etc. They also do acrylic sheet, cut to size of required. Try a similar place in your area.

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Richard.


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