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Posted by Oren on April 20, 2008, 2:13 pm
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>> >> >I have several pieces of glass I need to replace in some double hung,
>> >> >double pane vinyl windows. Each pane has four vinyl strips which holds
>> >> >the pane in place. I use a painters tool to remove these strips with
>> >> >no problem. The other side of the pane is caulked (with silicon) which
>> >> >holds it to a half inch vinyl casing. What tool is best to use to run
>> >> >between this casing and the window to cut away the caulk? It looks
>> >> >like some kind of sharp blade with a 45 or 90 degree angle would work
>> >> >best. Any experienced window people out there have any suggestions for
>> >> >the right tool? Thanks in advance.
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>> >> A 12" cake spatula, with one inch wide blade and a pair of gloves.
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>> >Are you talking about a cake spatula that is used to cut a (birthday/
>> >wedding) cake or do they make a similar "tool" with a sharper edge?
>> >Nice idea. I'll give that a try.
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>> Not for cutting or serving, but one used in decoration.
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>> This pic* is an offset type, but I prefer the simple straight one. You
>> really want to get under the silicon to separate the glass and caulk.
>> You can also break the glass, as with any expensive tool. Warm days
>> are better.
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>> Wear gloves for protection. I've de glazed a number of windows with a
>> spatula.
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>> Use the straight one, not offset* Check a dollar
store.http://www.cheflillian.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/offset.jpg
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>Maybe like the one on the right in this picture?
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>http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=257219&CategoryID=31797
Exactly.
Work one side of the window a bit; then a little at the top or bottom.
Change back to a side and keep working the end of the spatula under
the silicon.
That is my go-to tool.
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