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  1. 12-31-2014, 12:16 PM #1
    LeftFootBraker
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    Remove quarterlight glass?

    Whats the best procedure for removing the quarterlight (wind wing) glass from a SWB frame, without damaging anything?

    I've searched this forum but can't seem to locate anything.

    Thanks for any suggestions
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  2. 12-31-2014, 12:24 PM #2
    Jim Breazeale
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    Remove the frame from the door and then remove the vent assy from the frame. I've done it about 500 times. You can do 90% of the job with a 5mm Allen , a 7mm open end wrench, a 10mm socket and a 10mm open end wrench.

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  3. 12-31-2014, 01:32 PM #3
    LeftFootBraker
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    I'm talking about getting the glass out of the frame so I can have the frame re-chromed.
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  4. 01-01-2015, 07:47 AM #4
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    Watched my body man dale do it recently. Used a "special" tool. Namely a butter knife which he kept inserting between seal and glass. Had to "worry" the glass out by pushing and pulling incrementally. Very slow process.
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  5. 01-01-2015, 09:02 AM #5
    Jim Breazeale
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    I use a small screw driver and just pry the glass out of the frame. I've done it too any times to count. I wouldn't recommend it to everybody, though.

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  6. 01-01-2015, 09:39 AM #6
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    And use some heat! If you have a heat gun get it good and warm.
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  7. 01-02-2015, 03:17 PM #7
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    It's been a long, long time since I disassembled my vent windows, but I think I used hot water to soften things then more or less pulled the glass out.
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