ScarecrowR31 8 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hi guys Need new perspex windows ( 10mm smoke or grey). Confused after research as to different types. Who do I go to on the shore. Also if I cut to shape what the best way? Presume jig saw with fine teeth and sand with wet and dry. Windows fixed externally so looking to go screw free. Any ideas welcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BMW56 12 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 When I did mine I made templates out of mdf which the plastics company was able to scan to make a digital file and then laser cut from. When I first approached them they suggested the mdf templates which I presumed they would cut around with a bandsaw, but they said it's faster and cheaper to laser cut. They turned out really nice and were a perfect fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 68 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I had a good experience having odd shapes cut, for a non-boat project, at modern plastics. They used to be at victoria park but seem to have moved out to ellerslie now. On the shore maybe psp plastics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philstar 61 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I got new windows from psp in albany auckland when I last did them https://www.psp.co.nz/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tuffyluffy 76 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I had a good experience having odd shapes cut, for a non-boat project, at modern plastics. They used to be at victoria park but seem to have moved out to ellerslie now. On the shore maybe psp plastics? +1 for modern plastics in Ellerslie. I took my old windows in and they used them as a template for cutting new ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,234 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 This thread from before http://crew.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic/14405-boat-windows/?do=findComment&comment=184454 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 96 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I got mine from mulford plastics (mt Wellington so not on the shore) then cut out with a jigsaw and sanded as you described. Depending on how you decide to attach them I have some of the 3m tape that people use for this purpose if you're interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 365 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Did mine last year and Mulford did em too . My default window fitting subconscious left over from the 90s led me to fitting them with the sika system . Cost more than the Windows themselves . Look for a one pot system , sika requires a whole bunch of activators and primers and UV friggin blockers. plus it stinks the boat out for about 2 months But it does work just wish I'd done a bit more research into alternatives Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neil 35 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 +1 for Modern Plastics. I took in a long roll of baking paper with the shape of the window drawn on in pencil. Not a standard technique but they made them up from that no problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 398 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 PSP on the shore and use your old ones as template, I have used Terrostat twice now and still good twelve years on . One component. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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