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==Tips and tricks== *When removing a glued-in windshield, instead of trying force your windshield wire through the urethane try slicing first with a razor knife. The cheap "8 point" disposable type knives are what you want. Available in Walmart (ca. 2013) with extra replacement blades for 89 cents. The blades are as good as any but the handles tend to self-destruct when used for cutting windshields out, so you'll want three or four packages. Or just use the blades and buy a higher quality knife elsewhere. These "boxcutter"type knives and blades are better than traditional "utility" knives for two reasons: First, they are thinner and the blades more flexible. More forgiving for glass cutting. Secondly, you get almost three inches of blade with a new one, allowing more access to corners and low on the dash. On many Japanese cars and vehicles that have had their OEM windshield replaced once before you can often cut the entire glass out with such knives and never bother with wire.<br><br>After cutting out the windshield, a fresh blade in such a box cutter knife is ideal for leveling out the old sealer smoothly and evenly. PPG recommends that you don't remove all the old urethane sealer, just level and smooth it. This is/was printed on the label of their sealers. *On a hot day the sealer will want to stick to your knife or stick back together. Dip the blade in oil to prevent sticking. [[Category:Body and exterior]]
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