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Jan 2, 2006 | 11:01 PM

Chris 73

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Windshield Chrome

After 25 years of having a cracked windshield (one crack) I finally got a fix-it ticket from the Highway Patrol.

My question is in regards to the chrome around the windshield. Can the chrome be removed without destroying it? If so, how? I have never replaced a window in a vehicle before.

Thanks,

Chris

Jan 2, 2006 | 11:36 PM

deisele75

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Since your glass is allready trashed, you can just kick your window out. Once the glass is out, the chrome should just pull out. (Unless it is dry and brittle from age, in which case, it will have to be replaced)

Jan 2, 2006 | 11:46 PM

ford390gashog

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just kick the old window out. the chrome must be removed with no glass installed. swap the chrome over to your new window seal.

Jan 3, 2006 | 12:31 AM

Chris 73

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Thanks for the info.

Chris

Jan 3, 2006 | 01:22 AM

deisele75

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris 73

Thanks for the info.

Chris

I bought my truck in Redding

Apr 4, 2006 | 12:44 AM

kodiack777

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Are you kiddin me????? This is your advice??? SHEEESHHHH!!! Isnt there a special tool or something that you can use to remove the trim without damaging it ? I dont believe kicking out the windshield is a very good idea considering there is glass involved.