Hatch cover replacement/reglass finished
 

Thanks for all that sent me some help. *Project was not real easy, as I did not have the right tools for the job. *You really do need a grinder of some type for this type of reglass work. *This is the first time I have ever tried it also and I have an all new respect for people in the boat glass trade and even body shop guys. *

I got busy at my real job and was sidetracked, but finally finished.

Thanks to Franco for giving me the ambition and confidence to Get-R-Done. And Clamc for stopping by for his expert advice and final push which gave me a second wind at the end.

Here are some pics of project. *Hatches are now the toughest part of my boat and am confident that an elephant (okay maybe a baby elephant) could stand on these hatches with no damage.

Was quoted $600-800 for this repair, I did it all for $110-$120 + time. *

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...3/workable.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...YTOREGLASS.jpg

Cleaning up with mineral spirits.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...13/newwood.jpg


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Thanks again. Steel

Re: Hatch cover replacement/reglass finished
 

Great job and write up!

Re: Hatch cover replacement/reglass finished
 

Very nice job! Bill Mc ;D

Re: Hatch cover replacement/reglass finished
 

WOW...what a nice job...thanks for takin' us along for the ride ;) ...good work... 8)...

Re: Hatch cover replacement/reglass finished
 

Ok, Now you know what to do. COME AND DO MIND !! ;D

Re: Hatch cover replacement/reglass finished
 

Nice Job Bud!!!

Re: Hatch cover replacement/reglass finished
 

Steel,

That came out very nice, looks factory.

Re: Hatch cover replacement/reglass finished
 

Nice Job!!

Re: Hatch cover replacement/reglass finished
 

Thats my winter project, they probably could go a little longer but have a definet softness that I want to eliminate, nice job and great pics appreciate it will help this winter ;)

Re: Hatch cover replacement/reglass finished
 

Hat's off to you, looks like a job well done, and one that will outlast most of us! ;D