Quarter glass removal from the frame?

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  1. ESampson

    ESampson Member

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    i got amazing glass on one set, amazing chrome frame on another set...how do i remove the glass to swap them over? i was looking at it and it seems like it should just pop out but i didn't want to break anything till i found out for sure. thanks, hopefully i can do this tomorrow. :Handshake
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I've never had any luck removing the chrome trim, I always bugger it up...:cry:
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    You won't be able to move the glass.....but you can move the trim.
     
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    And with this new information I now have... I might just do the same and bugger it all up lol. Gotta give it a shot because the one set of glass is toast.
     
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    Take the frames to a glass shop. They took my glass out for about $30. And will charge about the same to put it back with a new seal.

    I took mine apart to paint the frames and to polish the glass in order to get rid of minor scratches and mineral deposits around the edges.

    I managed to get the stainless trim off without any major damage. You have to be patiend and use small screwdrivers to pry around the edge.

    Micah
     
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