Powder Coating on Windows

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We have a 96 Carver 325 with grey powder coated windows.
1) In some areas we are seeing some bubbling starting to occur and in at least one case some white residue (oxidation?). Can anyone offer advice how best to treat this?

2) There is also an area that is exposed to the most sun that has faded. Can this be buffed with a polish or what else can be done?

Thanks
 
It is virtually impossible to repair the defective powder coated area. The reason is that the coating is a physical rather than chemical bond. Any repair will usually allow corrosive agents (eg water) to continue to de-laminate the powder coating. The only solution is to have the part stripped entirely and re-powder coated. A powder coater can usually match the coating color or perhaps the window manufacturer will tell you the coating supplier.
 
First of all, I am assuming that you are referring to the window frame and not the windows themselves.

How do you know that the frames are powder coated versus anodized or painted? Are they steel or aluminum?

My first suggestion to you would be to contact Carver and find out what their manufacturing process called for with the 96 325. Once you determine exactly what you are dealing with you can then look for solutions
 
I've got the same problem but don't want to remove the windows to do it the right way. They are big. I am thinking of trying to paint them. Rustoleum has some aluminum primer which I am thinking of applying to the window frame after sanding. Then I am thinking about getting a narrow roller and some Rustoleum gloss black paint. My powder coated frames, or anodized or whatever they are look like what a roller job would look like. Not mirrorlike, in other words. How dumb is this idea? Every job that I have ever done looks like I did it.
 
I'll bet from 10 feet it looks pro, so who cares?
 
I have been in contact with what is apparently the original manufacturer of the windows used on our 96 Carver (Talor Marine). Here are the salient elements of what I was told:

1) The Grey window frames used on our 96 325 aftcabin are powder coated.

2) They cautionned that removing the frames might be very difficult as many boat manufacturer's do not put in sufficient support and that with time the hardtops above compress down on the frames.

3) I was told that the best course would be to sand the frames then prime with an emeron based primer followed by painting with an automotive paint. - Apparenlty this could be done on the whole frame or just used to fix areas with damge (assuming a color match is found).
 
You might try posting on the Carver Forum; other Carver owners may have some tips for you......good luck!
 
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