[C320-list] replacing dodger windows

[Chris Burti]

Good luck! If it works out all right, write up an article for the Mainsheet!

On 11/20/07, Marty Mattler <mmattler at optonline.net> wrote:
>
> Chris,
> I have the dodger off the boat and will purchase a foam pad.
>
> Marty Mattler
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:51 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] replacing dodger windows
>
> If you are considering replacement there isn't much to lose by trying.
> Make
> sure all is very clean and free from salt residue. You may want to take it
> off the boat and work on padded flat surface. Go very easy, if you heat
> up the buffing pad, you are dead. Use a foam pad as the cloth ones can
> create their own swirl marks.
>
> On 11/20/07, Marty Mattler <mmattler at optonline.net> wrote:
> >
> > I tried Meguires plastic polish by hand but I did not try a buffer.
> >
> > Marty Mattler
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 1:12 PM
> > To: C320-List
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] replacing dodger windows
> >
> > If they are not yellow or torn, they can usually be rehabed with
> Meguires
> > plastic polish. May need to use a buffer if they are badly clouded from
> > scratching. I just did mine a few weeks ago and they look almost new.
> >
> > As to the price quote, doesn't sound way out of line for Strataglass,
> but
> > is  high for lesser quality substitutes.
> >
> >
> > On 11/20/07, Marty Mattler <mmattler at optonline.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > I need to replace all the clear plastic windows on the Catalina
> supplied
> > > dodger. I just received a price of $850 for the replacement of similar
> > > quality plastic. Does this seem reasonable?
> > >
> > > Marty Mattler
> > > Sailscall
> > > #754
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > No virus found in this outgoing message.
> > > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.1/1141 - Release Date:
> > > 11/20/2007
> > > 11:34 AM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Chris Burti
> > Farmville, NC
> >
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.1/1141 - Release Date:
> > 11/20/2007
> > 11:34 AM
> >
> >
> > No virus found in this outgoing message.
> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.1/1141 - Release Date:
> > 11/20/2007
> > 11:34 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.1/1141 - Release Date:
> 11/20/2007
> 11:34 AM
>
>
> No virus found in this outgoing message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.1/1141 - Release Date:
> 11/20/2007
> 11:34 AM
>
>
>
>


-- 
Chris Burti
Farmville, NC