Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 19:35:03 -0700
Reply-To: Jim Arnott <jr.arnott@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jim Arnott <jr.arnott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: [vanagon] Windshield Removal tips
In-Reply-To: <k51p32+9k4g@eGroups.com>
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Box cutter under the gasket next to the windshield on the outside. Cut
the rubber off, push the glass out and then remove the remains of the
gasket. Hammer won't do much.... Laminated glass.
Jim
On Oct 9, 2012, at 11:06 AM, SteveZ wrote:
>
> I know this sounds like a silly question, but is there a "preferred"
> or "better" way to remove one's windshield - I do NOT intend to re-
> use it or the gasket.
>
> The plan is to schedule a guy to come over to house and install new
> glass/gasket, and in the meantime, remove old stuff myself and
> "touch up" the frame area for minor rust with a wheel and POR-15
> with at least 1 night in between for proper drying.
>
> Any thoughts would be appreciated - otherwise I guess it's
> "Hammertime".
>
> Steve
>
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