PSavage wrote:

> Jeff,
> Last summer, when installing a solar vent in my sky lite,
> I was advised to buy a product which, when applied to
> hairline cracks in the plastic, will "meld" the crack.
> Can't remember the name of the stuff, but it's cheap & comes
> in a small bottle.  Ask for it anywhere that sells/fabricates
> plastic for cars, etc.  Might be all you'll need.
> Good luck,
> Phaedra
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MB.SYMPATICO.CA>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 9:06 PM
> Subject: leaking westfalia sunroof
>
> > The sunroof on my poptop has developed a small crack.  I was thinking about
> > patching it with fiberglass.  Any reason why this wouldn't work?
> >
> > Upon closer inspection i noticed a bit of a funny odour coming from the
> > sunroof.  Am I imagining things or does this happen when it ages?  It's the
> > original vent cover.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Jeff
> > 85 Westfalia
> > 69 Notchback

Methylene chloride  "plexiglas cement"
  Also used in many paint removers.  "use in well ventilated area..."

The plastic of skylites, however, deteriorates due to UV light etc., so this may
be a rather temporary fix.

Larry A.