Fuzzey Windows

**KevD** · 10-03-2006, 17:55

I have got a six year old warrior boat and the front windows have gone fuzzey i have tried Tcut & G3 and even brasso but they have a bad haze is there a compound that will work or should i just replace them any help gratfully received

**paid4** · 10-03-2006, 17:59

Are they glass or perspex m8? If they're plastic then T-cut will destroy them as it works by taking a thin layer of paint off and will have caused thousands of tiny scratches. If they're glass they could be laminated and the hazing could be caused by the plastic inside the glass sandwich degrading. In either case I think replacing is the only answer - sorry

**tgimike** · 10-03-2006, 18:28

I spoke to Warrier about this and was told they start to fade after about 3-4 years. They will then have to be replaced, the newer 165 has higher grade polycarbonate windows and should last longer. Glass is now being used in the new Pro Angler. Unfortuantely do not know the replacement cost, you will have to contact Warrior direct.

Mike

**Fish Magnet** · 10-03-2006, 18:42

Warrior are sending me out a starboard front polycarbonate window for my 165, cost is 40 quid, this includes, window, sealant and bolts, but not postage. I guess the rest of the windows will be around this price.

Fish Magnet.

**Tony H** · 10-03-2006, 19:56

I changed the windows on my boat about 3 years ago 4 polycarbonate windows on a gip Pilot total cost of materials 60 quid a not too difficult DIY project

**ChrisP** · 10-03-2006, 20:09

Worth trying any manufacturers of glazing in your area. The small pieces you need for the windows are classed by many as offcuts and can be picked up for a pint or two. Set them on Sikaflex and Bolt in. Use a drill set on slow speed to drill a hole a couple of mm bigger than the bolt you are using to allow for different rates of expansion between the grp and poly.

If you hold the poly in place with a couple of bolts and mask inside and out you will get a nie clean line on the silicon. Use a penny washr undet the bolt head and nut to spread the loading.

**KevD** · 10-03-2006, 21:16

Many thanks all for advice will replace with new perspex

poppajoe · 10-03-2006, 21:48

Originally Posted by KevD

I have got a six year old warrior boat and the front windows have gone fuzzey i have tried Tcut & G3 and even brasso but they have a bad haze is there a compound that will work or should i just replace them any help gratfully received

If your going to use plastic (polycarb) then go for PVC clear/tint or PETG clear then they will not fade.

I am in the business of plastic and can get them but it does cost, if you want a price for material let me know.

More expensive yes, but only need to fit once. Why worrior do not use this I don't know as most south coast commercial craft built by Vosper use these materials (I sell it too them) - but as I said it's probably a case of raising the boat cost too much?

But if cost is not your worry then go for it - incidentally my own boat is refitted with blue tint PVC

**Adam F** · 11-03-2006, 09:11

Have a look over on our site at www.pbsbac.co.uk - use the search tool for 'window replacement' or Warrior windows and you will find a feature that a member posted last year when he replaced the windows on his 150.

Links are here; http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums/index...205&hl=windows

and here: http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums/index...194&hl=windows

Unfortunatly the site he had the details listed in step by step on is no longer, but you should find enough detail.

Mine need doing too - replacements from Warrior are about 150/180 ish I think, where as a DIY job would cost less than half that.

Adam

**Steve1972** · 11-03-2006, 12:17

£180 would be quite a good price from Warrior, as i spend a good 3 hours from start to finish. i now use margard from GE which has a scratch resistant coating on it. and it does work.... before using this i used lexan, again from GE which is meant to be "bullet proof". i also know that some of my 2001/2002 boats are still ok apart from general use scratches.