Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: Joemoy29]
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09/15/11 10:14 PM
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There is a special tool to remove the trim, but it can be done with a putty knife that has a hook ground into one side of it. Pop off all the trim, then you will have to cut away all the goop that is holding the windshield in. This is going to be on the outside edges and underneath, between the glass and the sheetmetal. There are a couple tools for this too, a wire with handles or this knife.  In either case, park it so the sun warms everything, then attack the goop. Be careful of the glass, and make sure you have cut all the stuff all the way around. It's a tough job, and you can ruin the glass at any point. If you can afford it, a pro is often the best bet unless you have good hands.
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Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: gtx6970]
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09/16/11 10:14 AM
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I call safelite auto glass.
they break it, they buy it
Working for yourself, you have to learn to do as much as possible yourself to help the bottem line. This is coming from someone who has worked for himself since 1983. 
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Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: Challenger 1]
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09/16/11 10:32 AM
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I call safelite auto glass.
they break it, they buy it
Working for yourself, you have to learn to do as as possible yourself to help the bottem line. This is coming from someone who has worked for himself since 1983.
Gary, I fully understand that. But when working on customers cars. If I break it, I pay for the new one and I simply can NOT afford to take that chance.
Safelite is supposed to be here the 1st of the week to remove a windshield from a 1969 Charger.
It was put in new maybe 4 years ago. and I have to have it removed to pull the dash.
Glass company breaks it they buy the new one
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Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: gtx6970]
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09/16/11 10:05 PM
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Bill, I called a glass company to come and remove the glass to put a new rubber gasket in and they would not guarantee that they would not break the glass. If the glass were to break, they would not be responsible for replacement. More than one glass company also said the same thing so you might want to check first before something bad happens and they don't cover it.
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Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: Challenger 1]
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09/17/11 08:48 AM
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I agree, I do as much on this restore as possible, which is everything. I used guitar wire, utility knives,, those paint scrapers-1 inch and 3 inch. It takes a while, I just did a 74 cuda.
I think I used a spray bottle of soapy water too.
Good Luck.
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Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: Challenger 1]
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09/17/11 09:37 PM
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My attitude is, I could work for Safelight if I wanted too, if you know what I mean?
I'm not scared...
Good luck, what do they charge to remove glass?
i don't understand whats the big deal either? 
i'm suprised nobody has mentioned using a heatgun with the wire? 
it will turn any old seal into butter 
my hint of the day 
you guys breaking glass must be using a 
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Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: flypaper]
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09/17/11 10:00 PM
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My attitude is, I could work for Safelight if I wanted too, if you know what I mean?
I'm not scared...
Good luck, what do they charge to remove glass?
i don't understand whats the big deal either?
i'm suprised nobody has mentioned using a heatgun with the wire?
it will turn any old seal into butter
my hint of the day
you guys breaking glass must be using a
I have never used heat, the wire works real well and cut's great. Too much heat will cause the urethane/buytle glue to stick together after cutting through.
I don't see the need for heat with wire.
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Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: Challenger 1]
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09/17/11 10:12 PM
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My attitude is, I could work for Safelight if I wanted too, if you know what I mean?
I'm not scared...
Good luck, what do they charge to remove glass?
i don't understand whats the big deal either?
i'm suprised nobody has mentioned using a heatgun with the wire?
it will turn any old seal into butter
my hint of the day
you guys breaking glass must be using a
I have never used heat, the wire works real well and cut's great. Too much heat will cause the urethane/buytle glue to stick together after cutting through.
I don't see the need for heat with wire.
i didn't say to melt it
i bet with my heat gun
i will have it out in half the time it will take you 
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Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: flypaper]
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09/17/11 10:23 PM
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My attitude is, I could work for Safelight if I wanted too, if you know what I mean?
I'm not scared...
Good luck, what do they charge to remove glass?
i don't understand whats the big deal either?
i'm suprised nobody has mentioned using a heatgun with the wire?
it will turn any old seal into butter
my hint of the day
you guys breaking glass must be using a
I have never used heat, the wire works real well and cut's great. Too much heat will cause the urethane/buytle glue to stick together after cutting through.
I don't see the need for heat with wire.
i didn't say to melt it
i bet with my heat gun
i will have it out in half the time it will take you
Doubtful... 
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Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: cudabitten]
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09/17/11 10:44 PM
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I agree, I do as much on this restore as possible, which is everything. I used guitar wire, utility knives,, those paint scrapers-1 inch and 3 inch. It takes a while, I just did a 74 cuda.
I think I used a spray bottle of soapy water too.
Good Luck.
Trying not to be critical, but all I use is the correct wire.
It goes all the way around the glass without breaking and there simply no need to use anything else. Once I have the trim off inside and out, it only takes about 3 minutes to cut it out by myself.
It doesn't matter how much glue is used or even if the trim was glued on with it.
When you do it by yourself, I simply use a little longer wire so I can reach it from the side of the car.
The wire is brass and braided which cut's great. It's the right diameter to go around the glass in a almost 180 bend. That's the key is to try to keep the wire at near 180 and it won't get hung up on anything and won't break. It's brass and won't hurt the glass. 
Check it out... Windsheild removal tool.
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Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: kentj340]
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09/19/11 01:57 PM
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Trying not to be critical, but all I use is the correct wire.
It goes all the way around the glass without breaking and there simply no need to use anything else. Once I have the trim off inside and out, it only takes about 3 minutes to cut it out by myself.
It doesn't matter how much glue is used or even if the trim was glued on with it.
When you do it by yourself, I simply use a little longer wire so I can reach it from the side of the car.
The wire is brass and braided which cut's great. It's the right diameter to go around the glass in a almost 180 bend. That's the key is to try to keep the wire at near 180 and it won't get hung up on anything and won't break. It's brass and won't hurt the glass.
Check it out... Windsheild removal tool.
What do you do to keep the windshield from falling out of the frame, or is that a problem? Is it best to take the glass out of the frame from inside the car or outside?
On a challenger the glass lays in the window frame until I pick it up from the outside.
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Re: Removing oem windshield
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09/19/11 05:59 PM
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Trying not to be critical, but all I use is the correct wire.
It goes all the way around the glass without breaking and there simply no need to use anything else. Once I have the trim off inside and out, it only takes about 3 minutes to cut it out by myself.
It doesn't matter how much glue is used or even if the trim was glued on with it.
When you do it by yourself, I simply use a little longer wire so I can reach it from the side of the car.
The wire is brass and braided which cut's great. It's the right diameter to go around the glass in a almost 180 bend. That's the key is to try to keep the wire at near 180 and it won't get hung up on anything and won't break. It's brass and won't hurt the glass.
Check it out... Windsheild removal tool.
What do you do to keep the windshield from falling out of the frame, or is that a problem? Is it best to take the glass out of the frame from inside the car or outside?
On a challenger the glass lays in the window frame until I pick it up from the outside.
Gary - it's called gravity 
Thanks for the link
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Re: Removing oem windshield
[Re: Morty426]
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09/19/11 07:38 PM
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Trying not to be critical, but all I use is the correct wire.
It goes all the way around the glass without breaking and there simply no need to use anything else. Once I have the trim off inside and out, it only takes about 3 minutes to cut it out by myself.
It doesn't matter how much glue is used or even if the trim was glued on with it.
When you do it by yourself, I simply use a little longer wire so I can reach it from the side of the car.
The wire is brass and braided which cut's great. It's the right diameter to go around the glass in a almost 180 bend. That's the key is to try to keep the wire at near 180 and it won't get hung up on anything and won't break. It's brass and won't hurt the glass.
Check it out... Windsheild removal tool.
What do you do to keep the windshield from falling out of the frame, or is that a problem? Is it best to take the glass out of the frame from inside the car or outside?
On a challenger the glass lays in the window frame until I pick it up from the outside.
Gary - it's called gravity
Thanks for the link
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