Loose vinyl panels

[Fishsail]

I’ve got loose and saggy water damaged vinyl panels in the salon by the side windows. Does anyone have any suggestions to replace? I was thinking of just cutting out the vinyl, fill, fair and paint the area? Unless it bare fiberglass then that is too much work. I’d rather not remove the windows.

[Midnightsun]

Don't have an answer for you but do make sure you have resolved the leak before changing panels as this will just happen again.

[Viper]

I doubt it'll be a finished surface, it's likely just bare glass and that would be a real pain to fair out, not to mention pretty messy. You could replace the vinyl and just trim the edges with either wood or a strip of fabric trim. You'd probably have to use spray glue on the whole surface to keep the material from sagging. A thin foam backed vinyl will hide the uneven surface of unfinished fiberglass. Use a good quality product who's foam won't break down in a couple of years so you're not doing this again any time soon. Ya make sure you find the source of the leak first and repair it before replacing the material.

[Fishsail]

Yes of course I’ll have to repair the leaks first. I’m sure there are other carvers out here with loose vinyl? I’ve seen a number in different listings. And you’re probably right about raw glass, probably part of the issue?

[Midnightsun]

I must assume the loose vinyl was caused by the leak so unless someone else has a leak then there would be no loose vinyl.