tayr Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 This weekend i plan to remove the rear quarter glass from my aerotop. As you can't buy these anymore i heard you could re-use them if you cut them out correctly from the inside. With that being said, i have purchased a crafting knife and some blades, and a blowtorch to heat the knife. Does anyone have any tips for me before i start? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Would you not be better off using a cutting wire? Something similar to a cheese cutter/garrotte that you can manipulate with a sawing action between both hands. @baldy Any insider tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 42 minutes ago, Frank Bullitt said: Would you not be better off using a cutting wire? Something similar to a cheese cutter/garrotte that you can manipulate with a sawing action between both hands. @baldy Any insider tips? This was my first thought but as these windows are glued in it can make them non-reusable or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 47 minutes ago, tayr said: This was my first thought but as these windows are glued in it can make them non-reusable or something The bodyshop i used removed mine and refitted ok. Just don't forget the bolts, they are glued and bolted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Do not use a blowtorch. The easiest way are the packs of cheap stanleys to dice away at the sealant. I removed mine and 1 at Kerons yard years ago this way. Worked 3 times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, evinX said: Do not use a blowtorch. The easiest way are the packs of cheap stanleys to dice away at the sealant. I removed mine and 1 at Kerons yard years ago this way. Worked 3 times. Ok, thank you - were you able to re-use them? I take it you literally just re-seal them in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, tayr said: Ok, thank you - were you able to re-use them? I take it you literally just re-seal them in? Yep, use a chisel style hobby blade to level off the old sealant. Use a glass adhesive that uses a primer to use on the old sealant surface before applying the new sealant 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 12:32 PM, evinX said: Yep, use a chisel style hobby blade to level off the old sealant. Use a glass adhesive that uses a primer to use on the old sealant surface before applying the new sealant Ok, so just took 2 hours to remove one. I thought I cut as best as I could but there’s a few peaks on troughs. does this look right then or have or have I fudged it? I guess level it off now nicely? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 looks good. wire wheel that bad boy (the body work that is LOL) Need a diagram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 2 hours ago, tayr said: Ok, so just took 2 hours to remove one. I thought I cut as best as I could but there’s a few peaks on troughs. does this look right then or have or have I fudged it? I guess level it off now nicely? Looks fine mate. Just level of the old sealant on the glass and car now. Good job and yeah it does take ages but worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 5 hours ago, evinX said: Looks fine mate. Just level of the old sealant on the glass and car now. Good job and yeah it does take ages but worth it Thanks mate, as the car is getting resprayed should I remove the sealant from the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 3 hours ago, tayr said: Thanks mate, as the car is getting resprayed should I remove the sealant from the car? Some do. Some dont. I personally would. And when applying the new primer for the sealant to sit on remember to key the clearcoat with a medium scotchbrite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, tayr said: Thanks mate, as the car is getting resprayed should I remove the sealant from the car? Removing the sealant on the car is a must. Anyone who doesn't is lazy. Painting onto old sealant would be a cowboy job. But leave it until its paint time. As wire wheeling it off or any other method would leave bare metal. Edited June 21, 2021 by Noz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Noz said: Removing the sealant on the car is a must. Anyone who doesn't is lazy. Painting onto old sealant would be a cowboy job. But leave it until its paint time. As wire wheeling it off or any other method would leave bare metal. i;ve got some stuff which literally just dissolves it. I just wanted to be sure before i started removing it and wouldnt get a good seal again. Anyway, both our out now. Second one took me about 45 mins and 2 slices through my fingers. Cheers for all the guidance, i'm sure i'll be back with more questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 6 hours ago, tayr said: i;ve got some stuff which literally just dissolves it. I just wanted to be sure before i started removing it and wouldnt get a good seal again. Anyway, both our out now. Second one took me about 45 mins and 2 slices through my fingers. Cheers for all the guidance, i'm sure i'll be back with more questions What have you got that dissolves it? I don't need to do the job myself anytime soon (hopefully!), but I'm just curious because isn't that stuff like tiger seal? I had to remove some old tiger seal on some OE side skirts before I fit them and it took me hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 2 hours ago, m12aak said: What have you got that dissolves it? I don't need to do the job myself anytime soon (hopefully!), but I'm just curious because isn't that stuff like tiger seal? I had to remove some old tiger seal on some OE side skirts before I fit them and it took me hours! When I’m next at the unit I’ll take a photo as I can’t quite remember what it’s called but it’s really good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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