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Subject:Side Window removal tip
From:neil N
Date:Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:38:12 -0800

Hi all.

I know (cuz I searched the archives. Thanks archives) that there are
useful tips on window removal. i.e. A yardstick can be made into tools
for prying out the window. I had nothing suitable until I found some
old paint stir sticks. Most home owners (read: packrats like me!) have
these kicking around.

Just cut one end of the paint stick at an angle (a la a putty type
scraper but not a sharp edge!) and use 3 of these to work your way
around and ease the window out. They worked great for me and in a
pinch likely will for you too. I found WD 40 helped the window slip
out better.

Bonus: I can still stir paint with them --- ;^)

Neil.

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Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"
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