No the fiberglass was lain up after the bonding is complete, over the
interface between the edge of the lexan and the window frame. Peel ply
over this to get a smoother surface then fill and paint. I believe my
layup strip was only about 3/4" wide.
Steve
Steve Hagar
hagargs@earthlink.net
> [Original Message]
> From: <DuaneFamly@aol.com>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Date: 1/10/2006 9:36:10 AM
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: glass fitting
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> Steve,
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> Do mean that (per Phoenix composites) you wet out and apply two layers of
> "the lightest
> fiberglass cloth available" and then, while still wet, set in the plexi?
Or
> am I getting this wrong? And this prevents a crack in the paint from
developing
> at the joint between the paint and the plexi?
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> Just looking for clarification.
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> I was getting close to doing this when I read your post.
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> Also, did you paint your doors before installing the plexi?
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> Mike Duane
> Redding, California
> XS Conventional Gear
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