I routed out the 2 sides and the top as discussed, then used an angled
die grinder with sanding disks to grind away the lower fiberglass
fairing flush with the windscreen. The windscreen then popped out and
left a nice lip all around for the new one.
For the sikaflex, I used the primer on both surfaces then applied it
with a caulk gun. I held the window in place with cleco's and
aluminum tabs as others have discussed, but I used small weights to
hold the bottom of the windscreen until dry.
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On Nov 16, 2009, at 10:44 PM, "Les Kearney" <kearney@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Mike
>
> How did you use Sikaflex on the front window? Pix would be great.
> When you routed the old window out, did that effectively leave a
> bottom notch for the window?
>
> Inquiring minds need to know.
>
> Les
> #40643
>
> From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-
> server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Kraus
> Sent: November-16-09 8:02 PM
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Tips on removal of front window and lessons
> learned
>
> I routed one out that was installed with weld on, same issue as you
> were explaining. Therefore I am not using weld on on my plane!! I
> set the depth to match the window thickness, it made a big mess but
> left a very nice and flat surface for the reinstall. BTW, we
> switched to Sikaflex and have been very happy with it. YMMV.
> -Mike Kraus
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 16, 2009, at 8:34 PM, Aaron Gleixner <aarongleixner@sbcglobal.net
> > wrote:
>
>> I just got off the phone with Van's after paying $470 for a new
>> front window. I had approximately 50 small cracks starting at the
>> glue joint, and extending about 1/8 inch beyond the glue joint.
>> After reading all the warnings about not clamping when glueing the
>> windows, I added a clamp in one location to hold the plexi tight,
>> and all the cracks started under the clamp. While clamping
>> pressure may not be the only variable for crack formation, it is
>> definitely a strong contributing factor. So for those about to
>> complete this step, avoid the clamps, and use plenty of glue to
>> bridge any small gaps that might result.
>>
>> Now for the question. Has anyone else had to remove a front
>> window? At this point, I only need to remove the glue joint. How
>> was it accomplished? Van's said someone routed out a window, but I
>> was wondering if lots of heat from a heat gun, and a little prying
>> might separate the glue from the fiberglass. Any suggestions would
>> be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Aaron
>>
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