I did it this way, and it took about five minutes to get the windshield out
(after I got the stainless steel trim off).
Thanks,
Doug
On Wed, May 2, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Joe Curry <spitlist@cox.net> wrote:
> The best way to accomplish what you are describing is to take a linoleum
> knife and cut away the outside lip of the gasket. That will allow you to
> lift the glass out without any obstruction. Your only problem might be if
> a
> previous owner has put any sort of sealant on the gasket which will make
> the
> glass stick to the remaining seal. In that case, you will have to run some
> sort of blede between the inner seal and glass to free the windshield.
>
> Joe
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spitfires-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:spitfires-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Doug Braun
> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 10:50 AM
> To: Spitfire Group
> Subject: [Spits] Remove/replace Spitfire windshield (and paint question)
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm planning to repaint my car, and I want to remove and replace the
> windshield, with a new gasket.
> Does anybody have any tips on getting the windshield out without breaking
> it, and without messing up the interior trim?
>
> BTW, what sort of pain was originally used on these cars (in 1972, at
> least)? I need to figure out if there are any
> potential compatibility issues with the acrylic urethane paint I plan to
> use.
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