Winderscreens leaking

[Seastoke]

So a screen that looks like it is sealed like modern cars ie glued on with black stuff can it be re sealed easy or do u have take off or !
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[volvopaul]

So a screen that looks like it is sealed like modern cars ie glued on with black stuff can it be re sealed easy or do u have take off or !
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Depends if you can get it out without breaking it .

 

[simonfraser]

Cut the visible bit off with a scalpel.
Tape it.
Sikkaflex in the gap.

 

[rafiki_]

Captain Tolleys Creeping Crack Cure

 

[DavidJ]

Cut the visible bit off with a scalpel.
Tape it.
Sikkaflex in the gap.

There is a Sika specifically for windows
https://marinestore.co.uk/Sikaflex_295UV_Marine_Window_Sealer_300ml.html

 

[Boat2016]

Cut the visible bit off with a scalpel.
Tape it.
Sikkaflex in the gap.

No need to tape it, when the professionals do it they squirt the sealant in, spray with a soapy water solution then blade it off to finish. They make it look so simple.

 

[DavidJ]

No need to tape it, when the professionals do it they squirt the sealant in, spray with a soapy water solution then blade it off to finish. They make it look so simple.

This is probably the first time (and hopefully the last) you will do the job so tape it and you will have a near perfect job, no experience necessary.

 

[Boat2016]

This is probably the first time (and hopefully the last) you will do the job so tape it and you will have a near perfect job, no experience necessary.

Why tape it ? The blade method gives a factory finish where as tape method doesn’t give that perfect factory finish edge that looks far better and is easier to do.

 

[DavidJ]

Why tape it ? The blade method gives a factory finish where as tape method doesn’t give that perfect factory finish edge that looks far better and is easier to do.

I think it depends on your skill level. I did mine last year and it takes a lot of skill to get an even small bead especially when changing to the next handle grab of the applicator. A good discussion because it gives seastoke a choice with some pros and cons.

 

[Piers]

Captain Tolleys Creeping Crack Cure

This is the perfect solution. Inexpensive and very simple. The backstop is that if it doesn't work, you can resort to more expensive solutions.

 

[Seastoke]

This is the perfect solution. Inexpensive and very simple. The backstop is that if it doesn't work, you can resort to more expensive solutions.

is this for cracks in glass ,where this is leaking around the seal

 

[bluetooth]

I think it depends on your skill level. I did mine last year and it takes a lot of skill to get an even small bead especially when changing to the next handle grab of the applicator. A good discussion because it gives seastoke a choice with some pros and cons.

Any before and after pics?
Did you cut back original rubber or just seal over?
I have a small leak in mine so keen to know of pragmatic options
Cheers

 

[DavidJ]

Any before and after pics?
Did you cut back original rubber or just seal over?
I have a small leak in mine so keen to know of pragmatic options
Cheers

Sorry no pics and my boats in Spain. My application is a bit different from yours in that my screen is fitted with a rubber seal but the problem is the same. I just cleaned behind the rubber, made sure it was completely dry, taped up and sealed between the glass and rubber and took the tape off straightaway.
I should have replaced the whole rubber seal which people on here say is easy but I’d rather go boating and the job was a good’un

 

[rafiki_]

is this for cracks in glass ,where this is leaking around the seal

Have no experience with cracked glass, just leaking seals.

 

[bluetooth]

Sorry no pics and my boats in Spain. My application is a bit different from yours in that my screen is fitted with a rubber seal but the problem is the same. I just cleaned behind the rubber, made sure it was completely dry, taped up and sealed between the glass and rubber and took the tape off straightaway.
I should have replaced the whole rubber seal which people on here say is easy but I’d rather go boating and the job was a good’un

DavidJ
That's great - exactly my issue; Targa 40 windscreen is a s#d and been told not to be taken off!!
I did a few patches this way and had wondered about doing the whole thing - so now I will
But .. hows yours lasted ?
Cheers BT

 

[DavidJ]

DavidJ
That's great - exactly my issue; Targa 40 windscreen is a s#d and been told not to be taken off!!
I did a few patches this way and had wondered about doing the whole thing - so now I will
But .. hows yours lasted ?
Cheers BT

I did it about 5 years ago with standard sika. Now I’m using the right stuff I would expect at least another 5 years.