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 06/23/2004 6:54 AM Pacific Time
Anybody venture into tinting the cabin windows? How did you do it? How is it holding up?
Thanks,
Robert |
Ken Palmer
Franklin, TN.
Boat Name: "Last Penny"
Model/Year: 1981
Hull No. 10475
Hailing Port: PPYC |
06/23/2004 7:23 AM Pacific Time
I did mine a year ago, I cut the tint leaving about 1/4" all around each window before starting, then trimmed for final fit once it was on the window using a new razor blade. I have since secured the acordian curtians and don't use them anymore, cabin stays much cooler. Of course at night one can see in if there is a light on in the boat.
The tint, Limo (dark) I picked it up a wal-mart, one box was plenty about $20.00 |
Russ Devans
Buffalo NY
Boat Name: N E Wind
Model/Year: C22 1981
Hull No. 10248
Hailing Port: Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada |
06/25/2004 8:23 AM Pacific Time
I tinted my cabin windows two years ago with Limo tint and it worked out great. I also mounted a solar pannel in the port side forward cabin window . I cut the tint in the oulline of the panel. The curtins cover it on the inside and it looks like the tint on the outside. It worked out great. |
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06/26/2004 7:12 AM Pacific Time
I think that's what I will do with my clear window c22. Any special proceedure in applying the tint. I know you must clean the windows very well and dry them with newpaper making sure not to leave oil, grease or lint. How did you get a good cut and edge with the windows inside the boat? Did you leave a small edge all the way around the window edge? Did you cut a pattern first? |
Dick Reynolds
Lebanon, Oregon
Boat Name: Catnip
Model/Year: Swing Keel / 1974
Hull No. 4570
Hailing Port: Newport, Oregon |
06/27/2004 9:17 PM Pacific Time
Hobie. Hope you never have to take the stuff off. The only way I've found is a razor blade and a lot of time. That glue is goooood stuff. Be sure to use a squeegee to get the bubbles and wrinkles out. Trim to fit with a razor blade just like the directions say. How's Allie? Fed him any teenagers lately? |
Russ Devans
Buffalo NY
Boat Name: N E Wind
Model/Year: C22 1981
Hull No. 10248
Hailing Port: Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada |
06/30/2004 8:38 AM Pacific Time
I've also removed the tint materials from car windows. You can peel it off easy and hot soapy water will take care of the glue and ease removal. |
Chuck Bennett
Dothan, Alabama
Boat Name: Mya Scape
Model/Year: C-22SK 1982
Hull No. 10592
Hailing Port: Bagby Marina, Lake Eufaula, Ft. Gaines, Georgia |
09/04/2011 7:23 AM Pacific Time
FYI, don't buy cheap window tint. I bought some limo tint from Walmart and it looked good for a couple of years, then it turned purple. I'm redoing my leaky windows and can't wait to get this crap off. |
David Torrisi
Santa Clara, CA
Boat Name: Dumbo
Model/Year: 1975 C-22
Hull No. 4330
Hailing Port: Santa Clara |
09/05/2011 7:38 PM Pacific Time
Chuck,
Funny you should mention that.... I bought some tint film from a local auto supply store. It went on dark gray and after a decade has faded to a cool purple color. It looks good with my gray top side paint! I'm not sure I would have chosen purple, but I do like it now!
David |
