[C320-list] Portlight Replacement/Repair?

[Mark Hood]

Hi all, To prevent crazing on ports use 210 Polish and Cleaner. We have
used it for years on all our boats and regular application stops this from
happening. It is made in Cambridge, MA by Summer Labs and used in airports
throughout the world on airplane windows to prevent this, it works. Mark
Hood #809

On Sat, Mar 26, 2022 at 10:53 AM Michael Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Troy. That’s good to hear. I have the rounded ended model (Lewmar
> 1RE new standard) and the replacement lens itself is $100. to $120. each
> because the hinges are mounted on the lens.
>
> > On Mar 25, 2022, at 10:43 AM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Micheal P.
> >
> > We are going on six years with no discernible change in appearance.
> >
> > Having said that, acrylic is incredibly sensitive to exposure to
> solvents.
> > Over time even the fumes of chemical solvents will introduce just enough
> > changes to the top layer of acrylic to induce stress fractures (aka
> > crazing).  So, being careful using solvents near the lenses is important.
> > Soap and water only for cleaning.
> >
> > Over extended periods of time UV damage will have a similar effect.
>  There
> > really isn’t any way to prevent that.
> >
> > Acrylic is relatively inexpensive and considered by most to be the best
> > material for this application.  If you are attempting to DIY lenses, just
> > be sure to buy cast acrylic.   We buy ours from estreet plastics.
> >
> > FWIW
> >
> > Troy Dunn
> > Hull #514
>
>