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Glued in Windshield removal?
I need remove the windshield from my sons 98 GTI before I paint the car. It has a crack in it so I am going to have it replaced anyhow. Is there a neat way like maybe a wire to cut the sealer, I know I could just bust it out but would rather not. Any tricks?
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06-22-2009, 08:33 AM
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I watched very closely as I had my 993 windshield replaced a few weeks ago. The guy had a very cool tool, which is tough to describe. It was like a U-shaped razor blade mounted on a thingy about the size of a medium screwdriver. It cut out all the calk or adhesive without digging into the paint. I've never seen one of these anywhere else. Maybe pay your Safelite shop a visit and ask about it.
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06-22-2009, 08:54 AM
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My dad has a blade that you pull along to cut the glue. He also has one that is heated you you drag along. You might check around.
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06-22-2009, 09:13 AM
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I've heard of folks using guitar/piano wire.
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06-22-2009, 09:16 AM
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I watched a mobile glass installer put a windshield on my BMW in the parking lot at work a couple years ago. He used what looked like a cordless saw with some sort of flexible smooth blade on it.
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06-22-2009, 09:21 AM
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Looks like the top tool is what I need, well off to the lathe to make up something!
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06-22-2009, 09:47 AM
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06-22-2009, 10:04 AM
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1969 and 1986 Porsche Targa and Coupe 1720cc and 3
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1986 Porsche 944 2.5l
