Blanking windows _ Provost

a1handy · April 09, 2011, 12:32:36 AM

I recently blanked out 6 windows on an 80 MCI with plywood, Styrofoam and sheet metal. It turned out really well. Now I need to do the same thing with a Provost which has the curved glass. In this case I do not wish to remove the glass just cover them somehow with a material that can be painted. Has anyone done anything like this? Any suggestions? I considered trying to get some "graphics" grade vinyl custom cut to cover the glass.

Ace · April 09, 2011, 04:26:58 AM

I have a H model prevost and although my windows are curved, not as much as what you have. Mine were covered leaving the windows in with sheet metal. Insulated the inside and painted the outside when the bus got painted.
A good sheet metal shop or metal fab man could probably roll the sheets to your curve without too much trouble.

pipopak · April 09, 2011, 05:31:02 AM

As you do not want to remove the glass, just cover it with vinyl as you said and paint the inside. Save the $$$ and time. Also 100% reversible later....

robertglines1 · April 09, 2011, 05:40:38 AM

Where are you??? helps with answers. I do it all the time. I use 18 gauge cold roll sheet metal. Just stick top of sheet under top rail and fasten then bend around radius as you fasten with self drilling screws. The side windows will bring 100$ each. over 500 new! I need three in the midwest area now. I have done it on four coaches Prevost XL's Bob

robertglines1 · April 09, 2011, 06:16:08 AM

reasons to remove. Heat heat heat biggest heat and cold gainer or looser in coach. If you just cover up access to glass in case of fracture. Valve of glass over $500 new easy sell 100$ used. if you like all glass look go for it. also if you decide to keep. paint black inside so your insulation cannot be seen from out side.no matter what it looks like inside it will be smooth out side

Kenny · April 09, 2011, 07:08:15 AM

Great use for the 4 x 10 aluminum sheets in the "Stuff for Sale" section. Yes this was a selfish plug for the aluminum sheets I have for sale.
Kenny

Lin · April 09, 2011, 08:12:23 AM

WE covered some windows with graphics printed on vinyl. It came out looking nice. Unfortunately, the printer used interior instead of exterior inks so it has faded a bit. Another easy covering is mirror vinyl. Although it does not insulate, it does a great job reflecting heat.

challenger440 · April 10, 2011, 08:59:38 AM

What type of vinyl? I see 3m has a new line of exterior, self sticking, vinyl (1080 vehicle exterior) but it expensive. jm

Lin · April 10, 2011, 11:05:48 AM

I am not sure of the specifics on the vinyl but it would have to be for exterior use. I think that sign shops would be familiar with it as would those that do the printing. The cool thing we learned was that these self-sticking vinyls are put on wet as with window films, which makes it very doable. We cleaned the window, wet it down with soupy water, wet the glue surface of the vinyl with soupy water, applied it, and squeegeed it flat. I had my doubts about it, but it really does work.

challenger440 · April 10, 2011, 11:57:56 AM

The new 3m stuff is real high tech. It does not stick until pressure is applied. Cut it out, place, then press into place. It's got some sort of fancy air channels that keep bubbles from forming. Looks like no water needed since it wont stick till you want it to. I'm going to look into it. jm