Replacing the frame around my windshield?

[AntsGrady]

Hi everyone, does anyone know anything about replacing the metal framing around the windshield? I'm getting pitting and corrosion and figured it would be worth looking into for the future. It's a 22' Grady White CC. Maybe some websites or something....any help is appreciated!! Thanks!!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Replacing the frame around my windshield?

Flat Glass,..... Or Curved Glass,.... Or Plastic,..??????

 

[AntsGrady]

Re: Replacing the frame around my windshield?

Flat glass Bondo. It's not in really bad shape but it could look nicer. Not sure what can be done to clean it up. I took the snaps off today and thats where the problem is. The salt got behind the snaps and caused some corosion. Ideally I would like to be able to clean it up and get that shine back. Not sure what kind of metal it is. I know stainless you can shine back but this is another story I'm thinkin. Any input is appreciated!!

 

[bayman]

Re: Replacing the frame around my windshield?

Windshield frames are difficult to come by.<br /><br />I'm guessing Grady White doesn't have it if it isn't a newer boat but it might be worth a call.<br /><br />You might also see if iboats can get you a frame...though it doesn't appear that many sizes are available:<br /> http://www.iboats.com/boat-windshields/ <br /><br />Good luck and let us know how things go!

 

[AntsGrady]

Re: Replacing the frame around my windshield?

Thanks bayman, I'll take a look!!

 

[Scuda11]

Re: Replacing the frame around my windshield?

Hi Ants, I just recently did the same thing, on a 20ft Proline Center console. What I did was take out all plexi (obv), sand/grind down to smooth, primered well and then painted (spray black-flat) and then spray varnish (high gloss), came out great I think. Hopefully this will help your project, but not sure.<br /><br />/r<br />scuda<br /><br />

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[AntsGrady]

Re: Replacing the frame around my windshield?

Scuda11, thats great stuff!!!! Awesome job. You have presented me with yet another option. Like I said I'm not in that bad a shape but it is something I've been thinking about. You guys have been really helpful!!