Windows

[LarryE-old]

My windows are scratched and turning a greyish. I know I can't make them like new but has anyone found anything to improve them.
They don't leak, so I'm not up to replacing them. I replaced a window on a 7.9 once and don't want to do four, just for looks.

[dave]

I have gotten rid of some pretty ugly scratches in lexan and plexiglass by wetsanding and buffing BUT, if you sand out the deeper ones and then buff to a shine the image through the window is then distorted because the surface isn't flat anymore. For simple bringing the clarity back try a fine rubbing compound like Perfect It II after wetsanding the window with 1000, 1500 and 2000 grit wet or dry paper.

[fdajani]

Larry,

Can you tell me how you replaced your window? My windows are all cracked and scrated badly, they just have to go.

[LarryE-old]

There is a whole article on the main page.
Go to the main page
Click on Other Info.
Go down and click on windows.

We replaced a cracked window on Magic. Not that easy to do and messy.

Good luck!!

[Marionete]

Unless I missed something on the "other info" page, what is the recommended thickness of the lexan?

[dave]

Don't use anything less than 5/16" if you want them to be "foredeck elephant" proof!

[BarryE]

Careful Dave, that's my crew you're talkin about.

[dave]

Mine too................................................................................. that's WHY I know these things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!