Originally Posted by fastek (Post 3244926)

recently purchased a 94 top gun and i am interested in installing a windshield . i have been looking at several windhields on boats that are in the classifieds to get an idea and lots of the adds state [ newer late style windshield ] is their a diff i am unaware of ?? 94 old style winshield or was their ever 1 offered . being an owner of about 10 formulas in the past i know the boats in and out but this is my first cig and need some info .ive called cigarette but no real answers of yet as they are getting ready for the boat show and ive spoken to someone at lip ship and am told $1.300 for the parts needed , seems to be a peice of lexan and a peice of angled alum .all seems very pricey to me .any body got any sugg or ideas only want to do this 1 time and i have all winter thanks guys

Originally Posted by fastek (Post 3271193)

guys winshield kit came yesterday complete from cig racing. i am very impressed chged 788.00 for the complete kit 85.00 to build crate for shipping and 45.00 ship chg all total 906.tmd very nicely done appears to have everything needed .cheaper from cig than lipship .i was quoted 1300.00 at lipship just for the kit less shipping .will post pics of the kit soon .its a shame ill bet most of us could make this kit if you new in advance what was needed

Originally Posted by fastek (Post 3294873)

ok guys new windshield mount is on the boat .had the bracket that bolts on the boat first powder coated white like the hull .i opted for the clear windshield in the kit. what do you do about the bracket showing thru the winshield ?? im guessing paint it on the back side white if this is the case what paint do you reccomend and prep on the lexan .im open to any ideas you may have

Originally Posted by northernoffshore (Post 3295465)

sand the lexan rough with 180 grit and use some 2 part polyurethane on it with a preval sprayer(5.00 at the hardware store) . I use nason, a dupont prod.. it will look professional when your done..............

Originally Posted by Quinlan (Post 3295158)

They made a padded vinyl strip and put in mine.
I think it just stuffed in the slot.

Originally Posted by fastek (Post 3295582)

yes that came w the kit but with the clear windshield you can still see the mount .think im going to paint it white on the back side only

Originally Posted by Harvey (Post 3295925)

Does the new windshield mount in the sames holes that the old wind deflectors used?

Originally Posted by OldSchool (Post 3295963)

No

Here's a picture of the windshield (needs to be re-painted on the painted part) and the vinyl covered piece that goes inside of the bracket. I'll post pics when I get the bracket back and of the install if anyone wants to see 'em...

Originally Posted by Harvey (Post 3295925)

Does the new windshield mount in the sames holes that the old wind deflectors used?

Originally Posted by pm203 (Post 3296038)

I believe you have to fill in the old holes with gelcoat.

Originally Posted by fastek (Post 3296060)

the new bracket covered up all the flap holes on mine .i will just fill them with 3m 5200 plus a bead under the whole bracket

Originally Posted by fastek (Post 3295582)

yes that came w the kit but with the clear windshield you can still see the mount .think im going to paint it white on the back side only

Originally Posted by smokin' gun (Post 3294873)

what do you do about the bracket showing thru the winshield ?? im guessing paint it on the back side white

Originally Posted by carter38 (Post 3412172)

Nice shop!

Originally Posted by Kool-Aid Man (Post 3412588)

Yes it is a nice place to work on some toys

I used plexiglass....it was cheaper and for a first try I figured it would work....