Window refurbishment

Phill

Phill

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Most of the windows on my boat seem to be leaking to some extent.
I was going to remove them all and have them refurbished before refitting them. They are all aluminium framed with hopper style opening windows.
As my circumstances have just changed, and I have very little spare time at the moment, I need someone to do this for me. The boat is currently at Bray but may go to Harleyford soon.
Any recommendations?
Thanks.
 
No Regrets said:
Captain Tolleys creeping crack liquid should sort out little leaks on otherwise sound windows!
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We tried Creeping Crack and would not recommend. Made a bloody mess on the decks and you can't see it until it's dried and gone dirty and then you have to T Cut it away...
 
Cashbuyer said:
We tried Creeping Crack and would not recommend. Made a bloody mess on the decks and you can't see it until it's dried and gone dirty and then you have to T Cut it away...
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I think the previous owners used this and what a mess it was, huge dark streaks! BUT, I believe he had decided to immediately wash his work down to 'test' it - hence the disaster.
 
Ramage and I have both successfully used this. It fixed No Regrets windows a treat, and never came back. They were sound, but just had a small dribble...
 
No Regrets said:
Ramage and I have both successfully used this. It fixed No Regrets windows a treat, and never came back. They were sound, but just had a small dribble...
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All my windows bar one have been professionally re sealed and of course the one that did not need it at the time now has a small weep so I'll give Capt Tolleys elixir a try if we ever get rid of this bl@@dy rain that is.
 
/Sarcasm mode: Oh no, you are right, the water is still coming in.... /sarcasm mode off

It worked for me. Perhaps because I followed the instructions. Perhaps because I am an Aircraft Engineer. Perhaps I am just lucky.

It worked for No Regrets. Perhaps because he followed the instructions. Perhaps because he has worked in the motor trade for years. Perhaps he was just lucky too....

Let's not get into the pantomime routine....
 
Ramage said:
/Sarcasm mode: Oh no, you are right, the water is still coming in.... /sarcasm mode off

It worked for me. Perhaps because I followed the instructions. Perhaps because I am an Aircraft Engineer. Perhaps I am just lucky.

It worked for No Regrets. Perhaps because he followed the instructions. Perhaps because he has worked in the motor trade for years. Perhaps he was just lucky too....

Let's not get into the pantomime routine....
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ok, it worked for me and I'm just a mathematician! But I did follow the instructions - common theme here?
 
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