Is it a good idea to remove, clean and re-install side cabin windows?

[Captain Sly]

I've attached a picture with a green circle of the window I'm talking about on my 87 Weekender 300. They're really dirty, plus both seem to have leaks.

I was wondering if it would be a good idea to just completely remove the windows, clean them and then re-install them.

If anyone has any experience doing this, please let me know! Also if you've replaced them, where did you get the parts? Thanks!

 

[markrsimon]

following.. I have to pull mine, and thinking of having a glass shop make a single piece insert. We never open them anyway, and figure that would be the best way to prevent leaks..

 

[Ron Lime]

following. Same basic window on 1986 Sundancer 268. Cracked one window this year. Planning to take them all the way out, replace the 'track'/flocking and new glass (old and crazed), recaulk back in. Mine also leak.

 

[Captain Sly]

Yeah, the single glass sounds like a good idea. For me, I'm renovating the whole interior and those windows are so prominent and so dirty that it instantly dates the cabin. Want it to look as new as possible.