Spray Hood Window Material

[davidpbo]

We are doing a low budget refurb of our spray hood. One of the windows has some tears, the material is 0.25mm thick has anyone used this

http://www.kayospruce.com/index.asp?selection=detailed&uid=1809&catref=Fabrics&InBox=Clear%20Window%20Material&cct=14&TypeSearch=&subcat=

I only need a metre.

How has it lasted?

Other recommendations welcome.

What thread to stitch it?, I have polyester of an appropriate size and would prefer to use that unless there are reasons not to. Maybe I need to get a thread that is specifically UV tolerant if so where from please?

 

[shan]

I have used the clear material from C&J Marine. It stitched well but I can't really give you an idea on longevity yet. In terms of thread, I would suggest Nylbond, both for strength and to prevent the thread rotting because of water spray or fading due to UV.

 

[Hypocacculus]

I haven't tried it but I notice that it doesn't say anything about UV resistance.

I bought some from Ebay, although I haven't had it long enough to confirm its longevity. I found it a swine to put through the sewing machine (it sticks) until I stuck a line of masking tape over it. Polyester thread is apparently pretty UV tolerant, although I think there are even more tolerant threads out there, for example made of PTFE but I think they are harder to use.

 

[Hypocacculus]

I have used the clear material from C&J Marine. It stitched well but I can't really give you an idea on longevity yet. In terms of thread, I would suggest Nylbond, both for strength and to prevent the thread rotting because of water spray or fading due to UV.

Nylbond is nylon, therefore less suitable. Coates also make Dabond which is the polyester equivalent.

 

[han34]

kayospruce are a good supplier, the window material. Will be the same as your existing windows I would think, they also supply the thread you need, Dabond V69 if you have a domestic sewing machine, or V92 if you have a heavy duty machine that takes industrial needles, A machine with a walking foot is best, or put masking tape on the window material,

 

[pete]

I do not use Kayospruce because their delivery is very expensive

Kayospruse = window 10thou 137cm = £3.20+ £10 p&p to UK mainland total £15.84
http://www.kayospruce.com/index.asp...ar Window Material&cct=14&TypeSearch=&subcat=

Point North = window 10thou 135cm = £2.98+ £3.95p&p to UK mainland ​total £8.32 1st class tracked
http://www.profabrics.co.uk/products/marine/clear-window-pvc-lightweight/0000593.html
(they also sell a more expensive but heavier duty window)

No connection besides being a satisfied customer

Pete

 

[davidpbo]

Thank you for the replies.

 

[Ruffles]

Use as long a stitch as your machine can manage. The window material will tend to tear along the holes if they are too close together. I used double sided tape as well. And a strip of fabric on the inside.

 

[BlueChip]

Remember to fit the new window before you cut the old one out. That way you wont lose the shape.

 

[davidpbo]

Remember to fit the new window before you cut the old one out. That way you wont lose the shape.

I plan to remove the outer row of stitches, cut the existing window to the inner row, put the new window in over sized and sew to outer row of existing stitch holes, then cut the old window out and put in the inner row of stitches.

 

[GrahamM376]

I plan to remove the outer row of stitches, cut the existing window to the inner row, put the new window in over sized and sew to outer row of existing stitch holes, then cut the old window out and put in the inner row of stitches.

That's the way to do it. Try to warm the material a little to make it more pliable for feeding through the machine, makes it easier. As suggested above, use double sided tape. I also recommend Points North/Profabrics rather than Kayospruce.

 

[davidpbo]

That's the way to do it. Try to warm the material a little to make it more pliable for feeding through the machine, makes it easier. As suggested above, use double sided tape. I also recommend Points North/Profabrics rather than Kayospruce.

I will stick it out in the sun for a while. Should say I do have a walking foot on the domestic sewing machine, it has been very good and at £8 or so is highly recommended. It has coped with hemming/bordering 5mm foam backed vinyl using 16 leather needle, with the vinyl turned back over the foam and stitching through the lot (2X Vinyl 1Xfoam). Just wish I could sew straight, I did get better which is why the spray hood is up for a limited re-furb.

 

[shan]

Try sticking some masking tape on your machine over the areas the window material will come into contact with because the window material sticks terribly to the machine.

 

[TiggerToo]

I also recommend Points North/Profabrics

and another one from me. They are VERY helpful and their materials are great

 

[GrahamM376]

Just wish I could sew straight, I did get better which is why the spray hood is up for a limited re-furb.

I find repairing a spray hood far more difficult than making something new such as cockpit tent or sail cover. My sewing lines often wander a bit so bought one of these edge guides, it makes some jobs easier and tidier. - http://www.solentsew.co.uk/products/SWING-GAUGE-%2d-SEWING-FENCE-{47}-EDGE-GUIDE.html

 

[davidpbo]

I find repairing a spray hood far more difficult than making something new such as cockpit tent or sail cover. My sewing lines often wander a bit so bought one of these edge guides, it makes some jobs easier and tidier. - http://www.solentsew.co.uk/products/SWING-GAUGE-%2d-SEWING-FENCE-{47}-EDGE-GUIDE.html

Thank you for link I will get one. In our case it is only the vinyl edging, windows and some stitching that need replacing, plus a wash and reproof. Other than the window material cc £ 5 inc p&p I have everything so no significant out cost just time.