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Bertram 25 windshield frame bedding

Posted: Sep 9th, '24, 09:53
by Briancc
I have refinished my windshield frames on my 25 fbsf. I went the sandblasting, aumiprep,alodine ,zinc epoxy primer and alexseal 501 route. Hopefully they outlast my ownership of the boat. I'm ready to re bed them to the hull and hardtop. I was wondering what product to use? I think they were originally bedded in dolfinite or something like it from the factory. It seems 4000uv, 4200 or the like would be overkill and very messy. Any thoughts?

Re: Bertram 25 windshield frame bedding

Posted: Sep 9th, '24, 21:24
by Tony Meola
Brian

Not sure what would be the best bedding for the windows, but I would think you need it to be really flexible and 4000 and 4200 probably don't have enough give.

Re: Bertram 25 windshield frame bedding

Posted: Sep 10th, '24, 08:07
by Briancc
That my thought as well. Not to mention the cleanup. I emailed a couple of windshield manufacturers weeks ago hoping to get some guidance but have yet to get an answer. Probably going to go back with dolfinite.

Re: Bertram 25 windshield frame bedding

Posted: Sep 10th, '24, 14:55
by mike ohlstein
I think I used Sikaflex 291.