NSW
2140 posts
Yup, you did find it, in fact just before I was about to post the same thing for you.
NSW
86 posts
hi there Bill we replaced our side windows 3 years ago using this method
and could'nt be happier , no holes to drill with a risk of cracking and leaks
and the finished job looks allot neater as well with no screw heads, our windows are 2.5 meters long
and we fitted them in two pieces all very easy ,the double sided tape is only to hold
the window in place whilst the sealer goes off cheers Ray
VIC
871 posts
agree with Radar, we replaced windows on the cat which where much larger than yours, plus with curves as well, and no frames.
We used the 3M VBH tape, the hardest part is paying for the roll (over $150 from memory from industrial supply store).
Yes you do need a sealant, we used a Down Corning one, specifically for acrylic.
We did the primer, and black spraypaint edge so you don't see the tape and protect it from uv.
Looking at your windows through, you may not have enough width to have 1"tape, and the bonding area for the silicon as well.
Removal would probably need heat, and/or dental floss/piano wire method, like you can do for automotive glass removal.
91 posts
I had the windows cut 10mm larger than the existing surround which will give me a little extra area for tape and sealer.
NSW
608 posts
Thanks. No I didn't have to repair anything, Keen, just get all the old silicon-based sealant off which was pretty tedious. I left the old screw holes; they were covered by the new stuff and eventually I plan to put some thin timber frames around the windows on the inside so may use them.
sboardcrazy; I'm not sure. I've never heard of it being tested. I'd probably feel safer with a screw or two in the leading edge if I planned on punishing them (which I'm not).
