Replacing fixed drivers side window

[Rioja John]

I have been let down with a firm in Stoke on Trent who were going to replace my drivers side fixed window and fit a Camperglass safari window which I have bought. Has anyone replaced a fixed window and was it a reasonably easy job, for what I can see I need to mask the paint work around the window and bodywork and sheet up inside.
I think the easiest would be to hit the window with a centre punch or similar to shatter the glass clear up the bits of glass, remove old sealant and clean all around the outside edge then seal the new one in.

Has any one replaced a fixed window.

John.

 

[Badjamin]

Hi John, there is a way of removing them with a bike break cable that you pull back and forth around the seal. It's definitely a 2 man job though. Heat gun to make the bonding more cuttable and ideally you'd' want to get the window strip that goes on the metal work off first if possible...

Probably a quicker job with a hammer though. I think you can buy a sheets of adhesive backed plastic to cover the window before you break it or a few rolls of wide tape perhaps. Would make for a lot less mess.

I have no idea how I know all this but I work nights and have watched pretty much every youtube vid about vans...

 

[Rioja John]

Thanks for that @Badjamin I’ve seen on eBay cheese wire kits to remove the window but I can’t start the job yet as I recently broke my leg and not walking on it yet without a boot and pair of sticks.

John.

 

[Badjamin]

Mend well buddy.

Thanks for that @Badjamin I’ve seen on eBay cheese wire kits to remove the window but I can’t start the job yet as I recently broke my leg and not walking on it yet without a boot and pair of sticks.

John.

 

[Sydney2london]

Mend well buddy.

Get well soon

Has anyone attempted a non-destructive removal?

 

[DXX]

My local auto window specialist uses multi-strand polyethylene twine, approx 3mm. Cheap and widely available.
This sort of stuff, plus it won’t damage the paint, use some soapy water as a lubricant.

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[Sydney2london]

Thanks, any idea if they use any heat/solvents as well?

 

[DXX]

Thanks, any idea if they use any heat/solvents as well?

No just pull the cord back and forth, using fresh twine as it clogs.

 

[Sydney2london]

No just pull the cord back and forth, using fresh twine as it clogs.

Thanks, super helpful!

 

[Badjamin]

 

[Sydney2london]

Thank you so much for this, it’s great! Do you happen to know how they remove the adhesive without damaging the paint? This one is bonded poorly, but what happens if it’s been properly primed? Thx

 

[DXX]

This sort of thing, maybe not the best example.

For Glue Rubber Eraser Wheel Tool Remove Adhesive Sticker Car Decal Remover 10cm | eBay

Type : Rubber Eraser Wheel. Quickly remove residual glue such as stickers and labels. Wheel can withstand up to 4000rpm to effectively and quickly remove decals. Material: Rubber. Suitable for hardware, furniture, plastics, paint grinding polishing products.

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[Badjamin]

 

[nuggetwillow]

My sliding side window behind the driver's side the hinge is broken can u get a replacement side panel with the squeeze together lock