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Offline 69cuda

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to remove the windows or not to??
« on: January 29, 2008 - 10:09:17 PM »
is there a benifit good or bad to removing the windows during restoration>?




Offline matt63

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Re: to remove the windows or not to??
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2008 - 10:17:43 PM »
My primary concern would be cleaning the channels and checking for rust in the (front and rear).  If you're sure there is no rust then it's up to you.  Also, it's pretty hard to change broken trim retaining clips with the glass in also (at least the rear).  Again, it's really up to you how far you want to go.  I wouldn't worry about the side glass unless you are sand or bead blasting as you will never get the stuff out of the tracks without removing the glass and cleaning them.  Of course errant media could damage the glass.  I had to replace my rear glass due to the sandblaster hitting the corner with sand!
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Offline FJ5_440

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Re: to remove the windows or not to??
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2008 - 11:05:03 PM »
I would at least remove the windshield and backglass to inspect and refinish the channels.  It is not terribly difficult, and will result in a nicer job overall. :2cents:
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Offline 69cuda

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Re: to remove the windows or not to??
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2008 - 11:07:29 PM »
ya, i think i might. thanks