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CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT
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Hi Ryan, cool coach!!
I still haven't received a bill for my glass, they quoted me 10.00 sq/ft and .50 an inch for edge polishing. (Only the sliders need it)  My glass is all tempered safety glass. It originally had laminated glass that runs around 25.00 sq/ft. Tempered is the way to go. The blue I chose is commonly used in big office buildings etc. I went through apple auto glass in grande prairie, they sent tempates in to can-am glass (wholesale suppier) where they make tempered glass. They cut the glass annealed then temper it after. Not just any glass shop can do this but they should be able to order it if you take your old glass in for templates. For my side windows, the big ones were all the same so only one had to come out for templates, same as the small ones. I also did my back window and the door. I did all the r&r the glass place only supplied the glass. After I stripped the frames I had to use paint stripper to remove the paint that was on them, I wanted the original anodized finish. Then pressure washed and cleaned them well. I ordered the window felt from Tim at penninsula glass. Install the felt before you install the glass. Don't forget to cut slots in it for the weep holes!!
 For the center bar I replaced the fuzzy part with a generic one the glass shop had. The hair was too long so I gave it a trim with my upholstery shears, then glued it in place in the metal bar. Then windex the groove and install it on the glass
   I wrapped the edges of the glass with renwrap pipeline tape (its like a urathane black tape) it comes in different thicknesses and widths. Oilfield supply places will have it and its cheap.  Once you have your edges wrapped (solid glass) spray them with windex and slide them into the frame. Once its in you can trim off the excess tape. Install your sliding glass and screw the frame back together. 
  Install new screens (kind of a pain) but if you roll the screen into the groove first then roll the rubber in it makes it easier.
 For the window to coach sealant I ran a bead of clear silicone around the outside edge and let it set overnight so it didn't squish out, rather it acted like an o-ring seal. After the window is screwed in I cleaned around the frame with laquer thinner to clean it well, masked the frame right to the edge all the way around then on the body also but about a 1/4" away from the frame. I used 1/4" fineline tape to do the radiuses then 1/2" green. I ran a bead of black sikaflex around the frame, wet my finger and pushed it smooth all the way around. I removed the tape right away and it leaves a very nice crisp even clean bead. Use laquer thinner on a small rag for any imperfections.   There's nothing worse than an ugly messy silicone job!! It was all time consuming but well worth the effort!! It would cost a small fortune to have a glass shop do all this work.
  If your handy you can save yourself some money.
 I think your coach would look good with a dark tint, if you find a glass shop that can get you the tempered glass they should be able to give you some samples so you can pick out what you like the best. We had some friends come over that are color savvy and helped us pick out ours. Its always nice to have a second opinion and were happy with our choice.
 Hope this helps!!

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CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Retro - 05-26-2015, 12:09 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Fulltiming - 05-26-2015, 12:29 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Retro - 05-26-2015, 01:59 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by MrE - 05-26-2015, 02:15 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Retro - 05-26-2015, 08:58 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by MrE - 05-26-2015, 09:51 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by HoosierDaddy - 05-27-2015, 03:30 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by encantotom - 05-27-2015, 07:32 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Retro - 05-28-2015, 08:50 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Retro - 06-03-2015, 08:45 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by encantotom - 06-03-2015, 09:19 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Richard - 06-04-2015, 04:58 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by MrE - 06-04-2015, 09:38 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by wepaddle4 - 06-05-2015, 08:02 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Retro - 06-05-2015, 09:44 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by 1968 - 08-02-2015, 08:28 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Retro - 08-02-2015, 09:21 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by 1968 - 08-03-2015, 07:00 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Retro - 08-03-2015, 08:56 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Retro - 08-05-2015, 01:57 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Fulltiming - 08-05-2015, 02:13 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Rjbjfire - 08-05-2015, 06:07 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Tf175 - 12-15-2020, 10:33 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by MrE - 12-16-2020, 11:38 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Guy - 12-16-2020, 03:05 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by OldSchool - 12-24-2020, 07:57 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by whatsnewell - 12-24-2020, 10:08 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by MrE - 12-24-2020, 03:44 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by encantotom - 12-24-2020, 04:36 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Guy - 12-24-2020, 06:19 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by OldSchool - 12-24-2020, 08:51 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Guy - 12-25-2020, 07:17 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by whatsnewell - 12-25-2020, 11:33 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by OldSchool - 12-25-2020, 01:11 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by encantotom - 12-25-2020, 03:58 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Guy - 12-25-2020, 08:34 PM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Richard - 12-26-2020, 08:50 AM
RE: CLASSIC WINDOW REPLACEMENT - by Guy - 12-26-2020, 09:59 AM

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