Acetone! The miracle solvent! Well, there was still some elbow grease involved. But the residue of whatever adhesive/sealant was used on the windows is completely gone and the underlying fiberglass looks none the worse for wear. So the holes are now ready to receive the new windows, whenever I can get someone to fabricate them. Of course, after sniffing acetone all morning, I probably have a lifetime's exposure to dangerous carcinogens now. But who wants to live forever, right? Thanks to all who helped with the solvent suggestions. You all rock! David =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood@dwoodworks.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163
The screw holes are countersunk but everything I've read says not to do that. What do you think? Norm
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+nl=sagatech.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+nl=sagatech.com@mailman.xmiss ion.com] On Behalf Of David W. Wood Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 14:52 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Replacing M15 windows
Acetone! The miracle solvent!
Well, there was still some elbow grease involved. But the residue of whatever adhesive/sealant was used on the windows is completely gone and the underlying fiberglass looks none the worse for wear. So the holes are now ready to receive the new windows, whenever I can get someone to fabricate them.
Of course, after sniffing acetone all morning, I probably have a lifetime's exposure to dangerous carcinogens now. But who wants to live forever, right?
Thanks to all who helped with the solvent suggestions. You all rock!
David
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood@dwoodworks.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163
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