[Spits] Remove/replace Spitfire windshield (and paint question)

[Joe Curry]

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 at autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces at 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.

Thanks,
Doug

'72 Spit
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