Replacing windows part 2

[Ardenfour]

Ok, so I've removed the front window from the boat and the plastic from the frame. The window has a wrap-around curve, measures 7mm thick and 1000mm long. Pressing it flat I need material 330mm wide. From googling, I think I want acrylic for it's hard surface and uv resistance. However online sources say acrylic has to be bent by heating, can anyone with experience look at the pics and advise whether acrylic is likely to bend to this curve without heating? Or will it be too springy? The window fits in an alloy frame which is self-tappered into the grp aperture. ThanksView attachment 47777View attachment 47776

 

[VicS]

If you can flatten the old one then you will probably be able to bend the new one but from your picture I would suggest that you should get it moulded to the curve yu want.

It can be done by "drape moulding" using the old one as the former after heating the new one to the required temperature in an oven. Check with the supplier that they can do this.

I had to get two of the new windows for my boat preformed in this way

There will be experts along in a minute to tell you how easy it is to DIY with a hot air gun. Your choice get it done properly or risk f***ing it up your self

 

[JumbleDuck]

Ok, so I've removed the front window from the boat and the plastic from the frame. The window has a wrap-around curve, measures 7mm thick and 1000mm long. Pressing it flat I need material 330mm wide. From googling, I think I want acrylic for it's hard surface and uv resistance.

I think you want tempered glass for its general fabulousness. Do ask a supplier, like C&J International. Simple curves like this are a piece of cake for glass companies, particularly with a good pattern, , and I think you'll be surprised at how little extra you'll pay for something which doesn't scratch, doesn't go chalky and always gives you a good view out.

 

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I think you want tempered glass for its general fabulousness. Do ask a supplier, like C&J International. Simple curves like this are a piece of cake for glass companies, particularly with a good pattern, , and I think you'll be surprised at how little extra you'll pay for something which doesn't scratch, doesn't go chalky and always gives you a good view out.

Agreed. We replaced all of our pilot house windows recently and it has to be glass.