ZumSpeedRX-7

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I am trying to figure out the best sealant for a Lexan polycarbonate window on a carbon fiber hatch.

I am leaning towards 3Ms Window Weld Super Fast Urethane (PN#08609), and mechanically fastening it down with bolts, lock washers, and nylon nuts. I just want to ensure the sealant will be holding strong between the polycarbonate and carbon fiber, and not just the nuts and bolts.

I called 3M and this question stumped them. I believe they are putting their best scientists on the case, but I know I've seen this combination on a few RX-7s before.

Any help would be greatly appreciated


Cheers!

ZumSpeedRX-7

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I found a few members used black RTV and butyl caulking as sealants

Any feedback with long term use with these options?

DaveEstey

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I think window weld will be ample - that stuff is serious.

ZumSpeedRX-7

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Thanks Dave - I'll give the window weld and hardware a shot and report back

I'm really hoping the seal holds strong; FALs rear polycarbonate windows are now obsolete due to a damaged mold, so a replacement will be hard to come by


Here's what I'm working with. The manufacturer put 8 mount guides on the hatch template, so the hardware install should be pretty straight forward


Good luck with your hill climb FC - maybe I'll see you at a local event

ZumSpeedRX-7

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I went with 3M Window-Weld (#08609) with 10 1" 10/32 head allen screws with nylon lock nuts

DaveEstey

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nice clean install job

ZumSpeedRX-7

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Thanks for the compliment and for your help Dave

Rxmfn7

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I will be doing this myself shortly as Ive had the hatch and window laying around for a while now, just want to get the hatch painted first. Did you reattach interior plastics to the inside of the hatch?

ZumSpeedRX-7

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No, I didn't reattach the factory plastics - only the two hinge brackets up top and the latch hook at the back