I just got off the phone with Van's after paying $470 for a new front windo
w.- I had approximately 50 small cracks starting at the glue joint, and e
xtending about 1/8 inch beyond the glue joint.- After reading all the war
nings about not clamping when glueing the windows, I added a clamp in one l
ocation to hold the plexi tight, and all the cracks started under the clamp
.- While clamping pressure may not be the only variable for crack formati
on, it is definitely a strong contributing factor.- So for those about to
complete this step, avoid the clamps, and use plenty of glue to bridge any
small gaps that might result.
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Now for the question.- Has anyone else had to remove a front window?- A
t this point, I only need to remove the glue joint.- How was it accomplis
hed?- Van's said someone routed out a window, but I was wondering if lots
of heat from a heat gun, and a little prying might separate the glue from
the fiberglass.- Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Aaron-
