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Glass removal #360749 01/21/16 06:51 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,306 Saginaw, MI USA Mike Buller OP ChatMaster - 2,000
OP Mike Buller ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,306 Saginaw, MI USA	I have purchased new side glass and want advise on removing the old glass from its sash channel. Do I soak the area in old transmission fluid to get the glass setting rubber material to soften, or is there another suggestion like using old gas to soften up the rubber? Thanks, Mike Attached Images Last edited by Mike Buller; 06/05/18 07:07 AM. Mike 41 Chevy

Re: Glass removal Mike Buller #360775 01/21/16 10:43 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,411 Likes: 7 USA 37Blue ChatMaster - 1,000
37Blue ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,411 Likes: 7 USA	Mike I'm looking forward to this step with my '46 half ton project, likely in the next few months. The thought occurs to me that maybe heat from a heat gun might soften the rubber???

Re: Glass removal 37Blue #360790 01/22/16 04:25 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1 Vancouver, WA AntiqueMechanic Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000
AntiqueMechanic Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000 Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1 Vancouver, WA	My glass shop puts lighter fluid all along the metal portion, lights it and after the flames are all done, he pulls it out. RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/ 1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.

Re: Glass removal Mike Buller #360793 01/22/16 08:41 AM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 724 Florida, USA Billu38 Oil Can Mechanic
Billu38 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: May 2009 Posts: 724 Florida, USA	Just DON'T tap the metal to get it off…I learned not to do that! Broke in a million pieces! Billu38

Re: Glass removal Billu38 #360795 01/22/16 10:02 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,323 Likes: 6 Bracebridge Ontario,Canada old216 ChatMaster - 2,000
old216 ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,323 Likes: 6 Bracebridge Ontario,Canada	I used brake cleaner from a spray can. It came out really easily after a minute or two. My 1951 1 Ton is now on the road! My 38 Master 4 Door is also now on the road .

Re: Glass removal Mike Buller #360823 01/22/16 07:26 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 775 Glendale Heights, IL bigbth ChatMaster - 750
bigbth ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 775 Glendale Heights, IL	I just gently pried them off with a thin screw driver. The setting tape is old and shouldn't be hard to separate from the frame. Just take your time and pry with even pressure. Brian

Re: Glass removal Mike Buller #360840 01/22/16 09:47 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 168 mi 37ryan Shade Tree Mechanic
37ryan Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 168 mi	When I did mine, I used a safety razor laid flat on the glass and kept slicing the sharp edge into the channel to break up the mastic and assist the solvent in penetrating

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