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07 October 2016

Re: [DIY] Removing Old Window Caulk (not soft)

 

Someone posted that it deteriorates with UV exposure.  I'm not sure if that applies to all of the new types or not.  If you find it gives you a problem, rear view mirror clue of some of that new UV activated cement that is on the market might be the answer.  I've been meaning to get one of those little UV activated glue-all pens but haven't happened to see them in any of the local stores yet.  I'm a sucker for good glues, and have use a ton of JB Quick over the years with great over all success, just wish it wasn't black.


Flat_Land Dale
Joyce O theoldhen@gmail.com [DoIt_Yourself] wrote:
 
I bought the gorilla super glue today and plan to glue the glass in the morning. Thank you for your advice





Joyce aka Mom aka Nana


On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 6:05 PM, Dale Schoepflin dalu@hbcomm.net [DoIt_Yourself] <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

You might try Super Glue, I prefer to us Gorilla Brand as it is a gel and doesn't run allover the place.  If you have a helper you might have then use a vac on the other side of the glass to carefully suck the glue into the crack.  Use short suction bursts not one long vac as it will just suck the glue out the other side.  Wind shields are double glass and the use a little suction to draw the glue into the crack.  I think you will get the hang with a few trys.



Flat_Land Dale
Joyce O theoldhen@gmail.com [DoIt_Yourself] wrote:
 
Thank you Dale...I will remember your methods when I do the last 9 double hung windows.Probably wont get to upstairs 4 windows this fall.

Is there a product to put on those cracks to help keep them from growing? I know there is a product for windshields.

If there is nothing I will simply put a piece of packaging tape on those corners





Joyce aka Mom aka Nana


On Sun, Oct 2, 2016 at 10:24 PM, Dale Schoepflin dalu@hbcomm.net [DoIt_Yourself] <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

I have used several methods to keep the heat away from the glass as well as possible.  A metal shield that protects the glass and is angled to direct the heat directly onto the putty, a soaked piece of wood to absorb the heat as well as directing it toward the putty.  Can't say which one was best but using no more heat than necessary and going slow was my best method.


Flat_Land Dale
Joyce O theoldhen@gmail.com [DoIt_Yourself] wrote:
 
I used my heat gun before I saw your reply... 3 corners have cracks in them...now
oops 





Joyce aka Mom aka Nana


On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 8:57 PM, Dale Schoepflin dalu@hbcomm.net [DoIt_Yourself] <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

Use a heat gun to soften the putty or caulk but be careful not to either set wood on fire of break the glass.

Flat_Land Dale
Joyce O theoldhen@gmail.com [DoIt_Yourself] wrote:
 

The windows in this house were put in 41 years ago by the previous owner. The caulk is hard. Very hard white almost crunchy stuff. 

I am having a difficult time trying to chisel it off. Any suggestions?



Joyce aka Mom aka Nana





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