Saturday, November 2, 2013
Windshield Cutting Tools
The improper use of tools or lack of experience in removing windshield glass can cause serious damage to a vehicle. Worse yet, there are reports of serious bodily injury caused by people attempting do-it-yourself windshield removal. Specific tools and techniques are needed for proper windshield removal. Windshield removal tools are available in hand-driven and power models in a variety of price ranges.
Cut-Out Wire
Windshield cut-out wire slices through old adhesive sealing compound that holds the window in place. The compound usually is made of urethane or silicone, which can be hard to cut through once it has cured. Cut-out wire is made of stainless-steel and performs like a cutting saw tooth to cut through the seal. The wire goes under the sealing compound around the entire edge of the windshield. Once secured, its lifted out of the vehicle with plastic handles that are attached to the ends of the wire.
Cable Knife
Cable knives use a lever action to quickly remove silicone sealant from around the windshield. Cable-knife blades are convenient because the stainless-steel blades are quickly adjusted or changed as needed without removing screws from the knife. Foam covers are used to protect against scratching and to provide more comfort to the user. This foam is also an important safety feature because it makes for a better grip, which prevents slippage. Blades are available in -inch, 1-inch and 1-inch sizes. Pneumatic knives cut through material at 12,000 strokes per minute with no lubricant for even faster windshield removal.
Extractor Cut-Out Tool
Although the primary use for this tool is the removal of auto glass, its also known to be utilized in other applications such as cutting glazing on commercial glass windows and removing barnacles on the bottoms of boats. The manufacturers of this tool claim that 95 percent of the windshields removed wont get damaged. The motor provides 2,000 strokes per minute and comes in a cordless model.
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