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Posted By: Charlie 99909 Porthole and Sunroof Question - March 09th 2022 9:58 pm
Ok, so I can't find the answer to the question I'm asking (which means I am not asking the right question), and the brain trusts on Facebook answer 100 different questions other than what I asked. So here goes:

I am going to repair some old bubble windows I have and what holds the bubble lens into the frame? The aluminum frames look to have a double sided glazing strip that is water proof. I tried to use silicone with my sunroof and just made a huge mess instead. CR Laurence sells a waterproof double stick glazing strip that compresses to 1/16th of an inch, but I wanted to make sure this would be the correct use.

I do not mean the sealant around the aluminum frame to the sheet metal of the van. I know that is butyl.

Thank you,

Charlie
Posted By: frscke1 Re: Porthole and Sunroof Question - March 09th 2022 11:15 pm
Hmmmm I dont know... never used it before
Posted By: shaggy Re: Porthole and Sunroof Question - March 10th 2022 6:42 pm
I've seen special rubber strips advertised for motorhome window repair.
Posted By: oldskool73 Re: Porthole and Sunroof Question - May 17th 2022 8:10 pm
Have you looked at glazing tape ?
Posted By: kursed Re: Porthole and Sunroof Question - July 15th 2022 5:23 pm
What did you end up going with?
Posted By: Charlie 99909 Re: Porthole and Sunroof Question - July 15th 2022 11:19 pm
Sorry, I didn't realize there was more than one reply in here. I haven't checked in awhile.

OKAY!

It isn't just one full answer, there are several solutions here depending on your application. For a Martin sunroof I restored, I had to use clear silicone around the frame, fit the glass in, and then clamp into place for 24 hours. This allowed enough clearance all the way around for the edge for the glazing to fit.

Next up, I had a set of diamond ports that actually had a U channel type trim as the frames came apart and when assembled, allowed the correct pressure to make them water tight. The closest channel I could find is this available through Primeline:
[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]

Please make sure your measurements are close as there are sever sizes.

Next up, I am also restoring a real bad set of the female sex emblems. These are different as they weren't glued in nor were they with a U channel. It appears the lenses were placed in the frames with a strip of 1/8" thick setting tape. It was enough to hold the frames to the lens and together. Next, the frames were just spot welded for assembly. To fill in the outside gap and waterproof are a similar edge glazing in size to this, but no longer available. I am waiting for the universal one to show up in the mail.
[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]
Available from CR Laurence.
Posted By: kursed Re: Porthole and Sunroof Question - July 16th 2022 7:44 pm
Cool, thanks for the info.
Posted By: Charlie 99909 Re: Porthole and Sunroof Question - July 19th 2022 8:18 pm
So, a quick update on those universal seals from CRL. They are very small. They will not fit. I am waiting to hear back from someone about a strip of rubber they use. I might just need to make the trek to a dedicated glass shop. Most everyone blew me off the first time calling it automotive and not wanting to touch it despite it being a universal glazing.
Posted By: frscke1 Re: Porthole and Sunroof Question - July 19th 2022 8:32 pm
Have ya tried TrimLok ...they have it or can make it for ya ...$$$

https://www.trimlok.com/
Posted By: SDMickey Re: Porthole and Sunroof Question - July 23rd 2022 10:42 pm
Good intel
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