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Dirk replaces a degraded, porous window panel on the cockpit enclosure of a Lagoon 410 S2.6:37 After ten years of service, the original heavy-duty vinyl film required replacement due to UV damage and cracking.1:20 The process begins by cleaning the Sunbrella fabric and the surrounding area thoroughly.0:52 Dirk uses double-sided adhesive seam tape from Die Kleine Werft to position the new window film, ensuring it remains centred and wrinkle-free before sewing.2:44 He emphasises placing the adhesive between the seams to prevent the sewing needle from gumming up with glue.3:11 For the final stitch, he uses UV-resistant Cerabond thread by Amman with a 120 or 130 gauge needle.3:47 To improve the presser foot's glide over the vinyl, he applies a small amount of olive oil or WD40 to the foot.4:38 After sewing, he trims the excess material using existing stitch holes as a guide to avoid damaging the underlying fabric.5:30 He also replaces corroded snap fasteners with modern clip closures.5:45

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