---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 08/05/22: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:22 PM - Re: Nev's Engine Mount (Peter pender) 2. 06:51 PM - replacing acrylic window (Fred Klein) 3. 07:00 PM - Re: replacing acrylic window (Pete) 4. 07:57 PM - Re: replacing acrylic window (fklein@orcasonline.com) 5. 09:43 PM - Re: replacing acrylic window (Kingsley Hurst) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:22:19 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Nev's Engine Mount From: "Peter pender" Just an observation but Nev's mount still has the isolation rubbers between the undercarriage frame and the extension to the ring mount as I see it. On an XS more so than a classic as I have experienced it is putting more strain on those isolation rubbers and they sag in time and use. Would it not be better to get those isolation rubbers between the extension and the ring mount (less arm to carry load). Probably hard for you guys in the LAA but that's how I will be endeavouring to do it on the next one. Cheers Peter Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=507604#507604 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:51:59 PM PST US From: Fred Klein Subject: Europa-List: replacing acrylic window Gents, Among the tasks I face ahead is to replace my shattered starboard door/window. Using a heat gun, I have successfully removed the shards with heat sufficient to soften the acrylic and break its bond with the Redux but without making the slightest impression in the Redux itselfit remains as a smooth film which is bonded to the recess in the door/window frame. I would like to remove the existing Redux in order to have the full depth of the frame recess available for a fresh bed of Redux when I install the new window. Would anyone have a recommendation on the best way to remove the existing Redux? thanks, Fred A-194 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:00:43 PM PST US From: Pete Subject: Re: Europa-List: replacing acrylic window Careful use of a Dremel sanding drum? Good luck! PeteZ > On Aug 5, 2022, at 9:57 PM, Fred Klein wrote: > > > Gents, > > Among the tasks I face ahead is to replace my shattered starboard door/window. > > Using a heat gun, I have successfully removed the shards with heat sufficient to soften the acrylic and break its bond with the Redux but without making the slightest impression in the Redux itselfit remains as a smooth film which is bonded to the recess in the door/window frame. > > I would like to remove the existing Redux in order to have the full depth of the frame recess available for a fresh bed of Redux when I install the new window. > > Would anyone have a recommendation on the best way to remove the existing Redux? > > thanks, > > Fred > A-194 > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:57:14 PM PST US From: "fklein@orcasonline.com" Subject: Re: Europa-List: replacing acrylic window Peteis this an idea?or a recommenation based on experience? Id be concerned about evennessIf grinding it away is the answer, I would think sandpaper would offer a more even result Im hoping theres another type of procedureI always thought Redux softened with heat, but I dont want to distort the window frame F> > On Aug 5, 2022, at 7:00 PM, Pete wrote: > > > Careful use of a Dremel sanding drum? > > Good luck! > PeteZ > >> On Aug 5, 2022, at 9:57 PM, Fred Klein wrote: >> I would like to remove the existing Redux in order to have the full depth of the frame recess available for a fresh bed of Redux when I install the new window. >> >> Would anyone have a recommendation on the best way to remove the existing Redux? >> >> thanks, >> >> Fred >> A-194 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:43:18 PM PST US From: Kingsley Hurst Subject: Re: Europa-List: replacing acrylic window Fred, I would suggest a flap disc on an angle grinder. The coarseness of the flap disc subject to test but Id try medium to start. Before I fitted my windows, I used this method to remove existing gelcoat in order to get maximum depth rebate for the window. I approached the job thinking it would take several hours but much to my surprise it was done in no time. I found the flap disc easy to control. Good luck mate Kingsley Sent from my iPhone > On 6 Aug 2022, at 11:56 am, Fred Klein wrote: > > > Gents, > > Among the tasks I face ahead is to replace my shattered starboard door/window. > > Using a heat gun, I have successfully removed the shards with heat sufficient to soften the acrylic and break its bond with the Redux but without making the slightest impression in the Redux itselfit remains as a smooth film which is bonded to the recess in the door/window frame. > > I would like to remove the existing Redux in order to have the full depth of the frame recess available for a fresh bed of Redux when I install the new window. > > Would anyone have a recommendation on the best way to remove the existing Redux? > > thanks, > > Fred > A-194 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message europa-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Europa-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/europa-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/europa-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.