Aft deck enclousure

[Scarlett]

It is time to replace the plexiglass on my aft deck enclosures. I now have a pretty darkly tinted plexiglas and am thinking of going to clear on the aft panels and leaving the tint on the sides. Any comments from those that have full enclosures.

 

[metama]

I am re-doing the Acrylic now that paint is done.
I am using clear acrylic and applying ceramic tint film. The smoke acrylic tends to develop bubbles, etc.

If you are doing this; measure both sides. I have a difference in height and length

Should have the flat window done this week. Need to put the curve windows in the oven. Form is created in cardboard, time to rebuild in ply. I am not using a heat gun (again creates bubbles). Lets see if we can get it on the first try!

Phil

 

[cww]

I have long desired tinted aft curtains, is that possible? Or is it going to fail in a couple months because it's not designed to be applied over a flexible plastic window? I have tinted windows all around my cabin including the windshield and LOVE it, does a wonderful job of keeping the glare and heat down in the summer. Can you actually tint the isinglass windows?

 

[Scarlett]

I have had tinted plexiglass in my aft enclosure for about 7 years and it is now starting to craze. A plastic expert told me that clear will last longer than tinted because the clear is still made in the US but all the tinted stuff comes from China. Not 100% sure I believe that but that came from someone in the plastics industry.

 

[SeaEric]

I have long desired tinted aft curtains, is that possible? Or is it going to fail in a couple months because it's not designed to be applied over a flexible plastic window? I have tinted windows all around my cabin including the windshield and LOVE it, does a wonderful job of keeping the glare and heat down in the summer. Can you actually tint the isinglass windows?

I have strataglas with a slight gray tint. I don't know if it helps with heat but I like the look.

 

[metama]

I expect to precoat with blister free film, then ceramic film.3m and a few other silver films are made for plastics. But I’m trying to advoid illegal reflections and look.

I have tried unsuccessfully to apply tint film over acrylic, and can confirm the plastic will outgas and create bubbles. https://generalsolar.net/faq/will-window-film-work-on-plexiglass-or-plastic/DAN