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Sailingoldsailor
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Initially Posted - 05/31/2017 :  17:07:25  Show Profile
Hello
Trying to remove aluminum window frames from 84 C-25. After removing interior screws and interior frame I tried pushing the frame out through the opening, it will not budge (not like the YouTube videos where they just push out). I bought the re-seal kit from Catalina Direct. I do not want to damage the aluminum frame, knowing I can not buy replacements.

Any seasoned hints and techniques would be most appreciated.
Thanks

Dave5041
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Response Posted - 05/31/2017 :  17:22:36  Show Profile
2 moderately stiff putty knives. Work one in at an angle until you can rotate it perpendicular to the frame. Lift the handle to pry the frame up until you can slip another one in a few inches away. Proceed around lifting the front one and reinserting the back one to the front. It will take several trips around before you can finally pull the frame out. I think I put a piece of 1x2 under the aft end so it didn't go back down as I neared the forward end. Use the knives to scape as much of the sticky goop off as possible before attempting to clean. I cleaned with mineral oil, alcohol, soap and water, and ended with Windex. It takes a lot of rags and paper towels.

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Sailingoldsailor
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Response Posted - 05/31/2017 :  18:39:34  Show Profile
Dave Thanks VERY much. Did you use the Catalina Direct Reseal kit to finish the job? If so are you happy with kit's performance and installation?
Any tricks to the installation?

I appreciate your help
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 06/03/2017 :  20:00:35  Show Profile
I've done a reseal twice, eight years apart..rushed the first time as it took SOOO much longer than expected...depending on the type of sealant used, it might be something tough to break like 5200.

There is also the issue that the openings were originally hand cut, and sometimes the window frames are a bit snug.

I used the CD kit both times as the specific gasket is tough to source elsewhere. The second time I sealed the frame to the cabin with butyl tape (doubled up on the thickness) and I am very pleased with the results. Just allow plenty of time to reassemble the glass into the gasket and the gasket into the frame. I worked alone, and had a system that worked well. ALSO, I used a portable, folding style workbench - the type where the surface is one large clamp mechanism. The perfect device to hold the bottom half of the frame vertically while you lay-in the caulk, then the gasket with the glass. Much easier than the first time just using a flat work table.

Good luck!
Jerlim
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Sailingoldsailor
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Response Posted - 06/05/2017 :  04:32:51  Show Profile
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Originally posted by jerlim

I've done a reseal twice, eight years apart..rushed the first time as it took SOOO much longer than expected...depending on the type of sealant used, it might be something tough to break like 5200.

There is also the issue that the openings were originally hand cut, and sometimes the window frames are a bit snug.

I used the CD kit both times as the specific gasket is tough to source elsewhere. The second time I sealed the frame to the cabin with butyl tape (doubled up on the thickness) and I am very pleased with the results. Just allow plenty of time to reassemble the glass into the gasket and the gasket into the frame. I worked alone, and had a system that worked well. ALSO, I used a portable, folding style workbench - the type where the surface is one large clamp mechanism. The perfect device to hold the bottom half of the frame vertically while you lay-in the caulk, then the gasket with the glass. Much easier than the first time just using a flat work table.

Good luck!
Jerlim
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