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Aluminum Windshield Parts
#1
I have a 1990 3600 Open that has a painted aluminum framed windshield. There are some small corrosion bubbles at some of the joints.
Does anyone know where I can buy these extrusions? New or used.
What have you guys done in the past?
Thanks,
Dennis
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#2
Trying to replace a part in that frame is going to be a monumental job. IMO those screws will NOT come out easily. The usual method to remove ss screws from aluminum is to apply lots of heat with a torch.
Why not grind away the corrosion, fill the voids with Bondo and paint it with Awlgrip?  I just painted the window frames in my 36 convertible with Awlgrip and they look like new. Pitting was minimal and barely noticeable once painted.
Capt. George
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#3
Thanks. Yeah I kinda figured the screws would be a mess. Maybe I'll do some localized sanding and see how good I can make it look.
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#4
Capt. George, did you remove the frames or do them in place?  That's also on my project list, and have seen some post on the dangers of removing those frames.

Thoughts?
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#5
It would be almost impossible to remove the frames without disassembling the boat.
I refinished them in place. Careful sanding and lots of masking tape. Awlgrip was easier to apply than I expected. I brushed the paint and then tipped it with a foam brush for a perfectly smooth finish.
Capt. George
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#6
Those windshields were custom made, so buying the extrusions is not an option. As mentioned above, removing the windshield frame is a monumental job and would not be worth it. As captain George says, sand, fill, prime and paint is likely going to your only solution.

Good Luck!
Chris Burkard
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