Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 08:56:07 -0600
Reply-To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: replacing window glass seals
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Seems like that would be perfect. Weeder string occurred to me, but it
seems stiff enough to come out of the channel when the glass is handled. I
used paracord I bought at home depot simply because I already had a hundred
feet or so left from my use of it to stuff under some rubber seals to paint
a panel (the cord holds the seals off of the body so you can mask over the
edge of the rubber). But the weedeater cord would offer less friction
against the rubber PLUS be very strong. I will use that and gojo next time.
Hopefully there won't be a next time : )
Jim
On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 8:25 AM, Michael <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
> Did I say Gojo? Yes, a glass installer taught me that trick many yrs ago.
> I've used it dozens of times. I highly recommend it.
>
> Mike B.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Nov 21, 2013, at 7:23, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > I have always used dish detergent. It works great and eventually
> "disappears" as oils would not. It seems effective and harmless.
> >
> > I have tried it diluted with water, too, but it did not work as well as
> full strength.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >> On Nov 21, 2013, at 6:10 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >>
> >> In chemical work glycerin is the traditional lubricant when putting
> glass
> >> tubing thru rubber stoppers. Of course there is rubber and there is
> >> rubber...
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 5:59 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Not good for the rubber. Krown Oil or similar oil that will keep
> >>> the rubber SOFT is important. That’s why I do not use any sealant as
> >>> discussed in an earlier posting. If the rubber is nice and soft and
> the
> >>> frame in good condition all nicely painted then no sealant is needed.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Nov 20, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Automatic digest processor <
> >>> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I have nboty had the pleasure of replacing a window and seal myself -
> >>>> but I would think that Glycerin would be an optimum lubricant for the
> >>>> task! Get it at the drug store.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Cheers,
> >>>
> >>> Frank Condelli
> >>> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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