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windscreen replacement
stretch - 28/9/09 at 07:52 AM

my windscreen cracked

the problem is its glued to the alu frame with silicone - what will be the easiest way of getting the glass out without stuffing up the alu frame?

thanks in advance


Guinness - 28/9/09 at 07:55 AM

You can get "silcone eater":-

http://www.cglass.co.uk/everbuild-everflex-silicone-eater-pr-17657.html

But as ever, test on a small area first! Wouldn't want it to melt the frame too!

Mike


BenB - 28/9/09 at 09:57 AM

Yup. B+Q and screwfix both sell silicon remover. Whether it will "wick" between the glass and the frame is questionable. Otherwise it's a razor blade between the glass and frame....


David Jenkins - 28/9/09 at 11:12 AM

I'd recommend a single-sided razor blade (arts and crafts shops will have them). Far safer!


AR-CoolC - 28/9/09 at 11:43 AM

Cheesewire will go through silicone very easily.