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wpo750

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Replacing the front windows...
« on: February 03, 2009, 03:27:04 PM »
My newly acquired XJ currently sports tinted windows all round and the plan was to remove them myself.  After a little reading up I really don't fancy the task at hand and I'll settle for all glass behind the B pillar to remain tinted.  

There appear to be plenty of XJs being broken so I thought it would be a good idea to just replace the glass in the front doors.  Question is: Has anyone done this before and it is a straightforward task?  

Thanks  :-D
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« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2009, 03:36:37 PM »
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wpo750

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« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2009, 04:28:09 PM »
Excellent, thanks!
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dxmedia

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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2009, 05:40:52 PM »
Front windows legally can't have more than a 30% tint, that's including the factory fitted tint on the glass already.
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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2009, 06:06:03 PM »
make sure they dont just have film on them, if they do you can just peel it off
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wpo750

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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2009, 07:41:28 PM »
Yeah it's definitely got the film on them and it looks to have been a professional job, hence the reluctance to deal with the sticky gunge that will be left after peeling.  

I guess if I'm willing to take the glass out I really should just go the extra yard and start peeling and 'scraping'...
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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2009, 07:43:31 PM »
Use a hairdryer to get it warm and then peel it off, it will come off leaving very little goo if any at all  :wink:
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garyf

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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2009, 07:46:08 PM »
just use thinners to get the sticky stuff off
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captain cavalier

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« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2009, 08:43:33 AM »
I had some leaded windows when I moved in

Bought some plastic cleaner from one of these places that sell all the trim
for you conservatory and the glue came off straight away
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« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2009, 09:15:25 AM »
Quote from: "captain cavalier"
I had some leaded windows when I moved in

Bought some plastic cleaner from one of these places that sell all the trim
for you conservatory and the glue came off straight away


That sounds like Stelmax :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2009, 10:11:31 AM »
High as a kite first time I used it

Got proper mask next time
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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2009, 12:50:18 PM »
There is a product that takes the sticky off like when you remove vinal letters it's called G101 as used by car valeters you can diloot it or use it neat get some good rubber gloves as it takes your hands to bits auto smart sell it
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