Working with 3M Windo-Weld.
#1
Melting Slicks
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Working with 3M Windo-Weld.
Installed the fixed window with #08612. Laid down fine.
Since it was my first time at this, I discovered if you don't thin out the round bead before installing the glass and frame/holder, you'll end up with about a 1/8" GAP between glass and exterior body. The problem really showed up went the interior panels would not match up right with their mounts, all because the window frame was positioned too far inward. Decided to do it right and start all over again by removing the glass and thinning out the butyl sealant. Messy job.
So here's my question to those who work with this stuff; Is there a non-stick product/procedure that can spread this stuff easily and efficiently, vice a sticky latex gloved thumb? 3M really doesn't address any such tips in handling.
Thanks much.
Steve
Since it was my first time at this, I discovered if you don't thin out the round bead before installing the glass and frame/holder, you'll end up with about a 1/8" GAP between glass and exterior body. The problem really showed up went the interior panels would not match up right with their mounts, all because the window frame was positioned too far inward. Decided to do it right and start all over again by removing the glass and thinning out the butyl sealant. Messy job.
So here's my question to those who work with this stuff; Is there a non-stick product/procedure that can spread this stuff easily and efficiently, vice a sticky latex gloved thumb? 3M really doesn't address any such tips in handling.
Thanks much.
Steve
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Steve, I have always installed these type of windows by laying on the bead like you did, and then pressing the glass gently, near the edges, until it was sitting in the correct position. It takes a while to set up, so you can verify fitment of the panels and all that and adjust the glass as necessary.
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Melting Slicks
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Steve, I have always installed these type of windows by laying on the bead like you did, and then pressing the glass gently, near the edges, until it was sitting in the correct position. It takes a while to set up, so you can verify fitment of the panels and all that and adjust the glass as necessary.
Steve
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