Re: Windshield removal
[Re: minivan]
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04/20/15 09:08 PM
04/20/15 09:08 PM
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Challenger 1
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The wire removal tool above is made for glue in, not gasket set WS such as you have..
What you need to do is break the seal between the gasket and glass, unless you have a lot of sealant, without breaking your WS..
I have used the above wire tool on big trucks with old rubber gaskets, 3 times. Rest were challengers front and back. The rubber is easier to cut than urethane glue if you ask me. The OP has the top part of the gasket already cut away, I have never done his style car, but I bet the wire is the hot ticket at this point. You did not give him anything to work with, just " break the seal" The brass wire is 3 brass wires braided together and cuts good and does not harm the glass and is the right diameter for sharp turns around the glass. According to the manufacture: "Professional quality kit to remove any style of windshield on all types of vehicles" link
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Re: Windshield removal
[Re: Challenger 1]
#1808436
04/21/15 10:12 AM
04/21/15 10:12 AM
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usa
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The wire removal tool above is made for glue in, not gasket set WS such as you have..
What you need to do is break the seal between the gasket and glass, unless you have a lot of sealant, without breaking your WS..
I have used the above wire tool on big trucks with old rubber gaskets, 3 times. Rest were challengers front and back. The rubber is easier to cut than urethane glue if you ask me. The OP has the top part of the gasket already cut away, I have never done his style car, but I bet the wire is the hot ticket at this point. You did not give him anything to work with, just " break the seal" The brass wire is 3 brass wires braided together and cuts good and does not harm the glass and is the right diameter for sharp turns around the glass. According to the manufacture: "Professional quality kit to remove any style of windshield on all types of vehicles" link I agree. Thank you very much. Obviously I have to break the seal without breaking the windshield, that kind of goes without saying.
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Re: Windshield removal
[Re: csmopar]
#1808514
04/21/15 11:41 AM
04/21/15 11:41 AM
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Western Md.
skicker
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If I may ask, where on the windshield have you found it easiest to start at? I always try to start somewhere around the top 6 inches or so from either corner. Work one side around the corner and down to the bottom and then back track and work the opposite direction. Typically once you have the top and sides they will rotate out without any damage. Once you have 3 sides done lift the bottom corners back and up and let it rock on the radius at the bottom and it will release. 
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Re: Windshield removal
[Re: csmopar]
#1808519
04/21/15 11:47 AM
04/21/15 11:47 AM
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Eugene, Oregon
minivan
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The wire removal tool above is made for glue in, not gasket set WS such as you have..
What you need to do is break the seal between the gasket and glass, unless you have a lot of sealant, without breaking your WS..
I have used the above wire tool on big trucks with old rubber gaskets, 3 times. Rest were challengers front and back. The rubber is easier to cut than urethane glue if you ask me. The OP has the top part of the gasket already cut away, I have never done his style car, but I bet the wire is the hot ticket at this point. You did not give him anything to work with, just " break the seal" The brass wire is 3 brass wires braided together and cuts good and does not harm the glass and is the right diameter for sharp turns around the glass. According to the manufacture: "Professional quality kit to remove any style of windshield on all types of vehicles" link I agree. Thank you very much. Obviously I have to break the seal without breaking the windshield, that kind of goes without saying. I stopped there because the way I would do it, you would probably break the WS because of your lack of experience ( assumption here)..I used to install Auto Glass in the late 70's.. Take a cotter key remover, the industry called them hook tools, and use it to separate the glass from the gasket.. There are also vinyl tools called "bones" that do the same thing in a safer manner because they are not metal.. Hope this is Obvious now...
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Re: Windshield removal
[Re: minivan]
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04/21/15 01:51 PM
04/21/15 01:51 PM
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The two handles on the wire is probably the best bet. Some have used guitar wire or piano wire but the principle is the same. Feed one end through and saw it around the glass. I would also suggest having a friend to help. That being said I usually do these things myself and bought this guy. It has a 90* bend in the blade and cuts the seal from the out side of the car. Works very well. I have broken many windows before I got this tool. Not one since, well except for the one that fell out before I had a good grip on it.  Another good reason to have help.
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Re: Windshield removal
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04/21/15 06:30 PM
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Hmmm. I haven't had trouble with mine.
Got a good sharp blade in it. I bought a package of extra blades.
Try to get it in at the top or side and work it around.
Do it on a hot sunny day so the rubber is softer.
No sun? Use a hair dryer or something.
Make sure you have it tight to the glass as there are clips to get hung up on too.
Last edited by bboogieart; 04/21/15 06:33 PM.
I have mechanical Aptitude.
I can screw up anything.
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