Hunter 46 fixed window replacement tricks

Dec 10, 2023
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Hunter 46 Corpus Christi
The 2 fixed windows are held in only by silicone. I used recommended GE ssg4000 ultraglaze. To pry window out, remove inside trim. Razor outer edge silicone. Gently work your way arouns window with a couple flathead screw drivers releasing the old pane. To hold the new window in after cleaning all the silcone out back to the metal frame and cleaningin it with alcohol, i bought 4ft of aluminum u bar from home depot, and drilled holes in it. Use screws from the existing window frame to compress new window in place. Leave trim inside off. Old window had an angle cut not a bevel edge, and little plastic clips. Just toss those clips. Don't work on new bevel edge, but not needed and new windows work great! Added images to help with conceptuals. Oh, leave the inside paper on the glass to make clean up easier and let dry foe a week to be sure it's set before reinstalling the frame. Cheers!
 

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Apr 23, 2007
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Vhb tape and dowsil 995 is an easier method .
Oscillating tool with a putty knife blade helps easily release old silicon from inside. Clean surfaces with alcohol, apply tape, set window then tape a good seam and apply and smooth Dowsil in gap - I used a plastic spoon to smooth. Remove tape ASAP so you get a clean line.
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Dec 10, 2023
21
Hunter 46 Corpus Christi
Right. For outside mounted windows agree! For inside mounted windows leaning in like mine, gravity is a problem. Tape won't work. And adhesive must be more "permanent" than the dow I used on all my other outside mounted like yours. 100% agree on what u had though. Did the same on my windshields. Came out perfect.