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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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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.

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Chris
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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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)
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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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.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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Thanks for the info.

Chris
 
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris 73
Thanks for the info.

Chris
I bought my truck in Redding
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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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.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 07:03 AM
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Come on, that's bad adivce. What if the glass is good and you don't want to destroy it? What then? Kick less hard?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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Yes there is a tool just for this.
Lisle tool number #47000 (Windshield channel lock tool.)

I am presently looking for one because I have 5 windows to do.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...ighlight=lisle


If you find you would like to replace the *windshield channel lock stripping tool* you can get it from Blue Oval Truck Parts a sponsor of FTE.
 

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