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Old 08-18-2009, 03:09 AM   #64 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by orange4boy View Post
The silicone won't bond to the acrylic. The double layer is a good idea but more expensive. I would try the glazing tape. I've seen it in 1/16 and 1/8. Look for the thicker stuff. A good hardware store should carry it.
Duh... Good point. I was going to suggest 3m mounting tape, but then I went with silly cone.

I think with mine, I'm actually going to de-skin the roof, lay in a "tray" and then lay the lexan over the cells so that everything is flush mounted and sealed, to avoid these types of problems.
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