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DIY: Part 2 of replacing sailboat portlights

1,235 Visningar· 15/11/18
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This is Part 2 of our portlights project. This time nothing is filtered and the video is normal speed, that is why it is a little too long. Since I didn't do much of editing on this video, there is some swearing, so keep that in mind when watching , lol. I go into explaining why I went with 3M VHB double face tape instead of screws for the new portlights. Also, excuse my sweating, it was very very hot with no wind at all in full Florida sun. If you want more description about products used, please see previous video. Products used: 3M 5952 VHB tape, you can find it all over the place but this was the fastest shipping for me : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BU7038A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 DOW Corning 795 black silicone, I ended up getting it from local plastic shop, since everywhere else it was taking 2.5 weeks to get it. Price difference was only about a dollar a tube. Ended up using about a quarter of tube per portlight. 1/4" Cell Cast Acrylic grey sheet material. Ended up getting it from local plastic shop, seems like most plastic shops stock it for window or boat applications. Also available in thicker 3/8" but most shops I checked didn't stock it and I had to wait about 3 weeks. You can always try this supplier that was recommended to me: https://www.estreetplastics.com/Plexiglass-Grey-Smoked-3-8x24x48-p/t803752448.htm Goof Off from Local Lowes for clean up and caulking removal. Acetone for cleaning before applying 3M tape. Detail sander to remove existing caulking vs scraping by hand, a lot quicker. Sailboat: 1984 Freedom 32

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