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Post by saskbanger on Jul 28, 2015 22:03:12 GMT -5
I use a saws all.
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larsonracing
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Post by larsonracing on Jul 28, 2015 22:11:51 GMT -5
I work next to a body shop so whenever the glass guys are over there I just go and ask and they take the glass out for me and I put their business name on the car. Win-win
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Post by derby42 on Jul 28, 2015 23:06:32 GMT -5
Best tool I have seen is called an extractor little pricy but works great
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Post by helmet on Jul 29, 2015 15:33:15 GMT -5
If you're serious about buying one of these I have a used one I would sell. Works great, just done with derbying. Let me know.
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Post by dc1010 on Jul 29, 2015 20:09:41 GMT -5
Got same brand different style and love it
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Post by 99x on Jul 29, 2015 22:20:39 GMT -5
If you own a Sawzall, they do sell scrappers that fit into them at like home depot and I use those on my windows from the inside of window. I also use a window removable tool for spots I can't reach with my Sawzall on the outside of the window, you can buy at oriellys for 25 dollars and it comes with a spare blade.
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Post by noser23x on Jul 29, 2015 23:01:12 GMT -5
When in doubt hammer it out.
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Post by generaldoum on Aug 6, 2015 12:17:43 GMT -5
Same thing for me! Works like a charm takes no time. Why buy another tool when you already have something that works in your basic tool kit? It's for derby cars, it does not need to be perfect... JMO
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Post by leadsled71 on Aug 6, 2015 19:31:02 GMT -5
if you are going to do a bunch of windows just get the extractor that looks like a sawsall, but only has half the length of blade travel. comes out nice and easy without damage. it does cost $800 but worth it over time.
if you just want it out use a sawsall with a scrapper blade. will be ugly but will come out with shards of glass flying everywhere
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Post by tunnelvisionracing on Aug 7, 2015 5:22:53 GMT -5
If I want to reuse or sell the windshield, I use a old metal putty knife. Heat it with a torch till it is red hot, insert in into the glue and slide it till it stops. Pull it out and reheat. Doesn't take long and saves windshield. Also works for making a starter hole if I want to use wire and cut it out. Just dint do it on a cold day. Cold glass and hot tools dont play well together and glass will crack. this is how I did mine...have yet to save a window.
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Post by fulltrackzach55 on May 16, 2017 8:15:22 GMT -5
Anyone have any tips on removing windshields? Only way i know of doing it is just cutting the window out, and as far as back window, i just break it out. Sometimes ill remove door windows without breaking them. Just wondering if anyone has any "Cleaner" ways of removing the windshield. Thanks, Zach
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Post by fallinskiestwice on May 16, 2017 8:17:34 GMT -5
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Post by hicks66 on May 16, 2017 8:45:27 GMT -5
Something I discovered a few cars back is that if take the braided wire from the hood latch cable pull it out from inside the vinyl jacket then cut it into about 2' sections. Make a small hole in the rubber around window were you can fish wire through then wrap a handle on each side (I used 2 long bolts but anything would work) then just start sawing you don't have to apply a lot of pressure because it will heat up and practically burn its way through. Easier with 2 people one on outside and one in but I did the front and back glass both on my last one by myself. Hope this helps someone
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Post by taterjuice on May 16, 2017 10:57:43 GMT -5
Best method I've found on back glass is busting them. As for windshield, don eye protection and long sleeves and cut it out around 1-2" from the edges, then finish with a utility knife on a warm day to get out the left overs.
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Post by jb19 on May 16, 2017 12:20:24 GMT -5
Harbor Freight makes a tool that is basically the same as what hicks66 said. Only 7 or 8 bucks. comes with a spool of wire and 2 handles. Sometimes they don't come with the braided cable but a weaker metal string that breaks very easy. I buy rolls of the braided line online now but 1 roll will last a few years. Works really fast when its really hot outside and the rubber is soft. Can be very difficult when its cold.
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