Repairing window putty step 1 replacing putty.
Fix cracked window putty.
Wear eye protection and gloves.
Bits and pieces of old putty and possibly glass shards will fly around quite a bit during scraping so eye protection is a must.
Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a.
Wear leather gloves to protect your hands from burns.
Putty in good condition takes longer to remove.
Clean the glass with dish soap.
Step 2 prime newly exposed woodwork.
If it s a hairline crack.
Step 3 apply the putty.
Cracks caused by normal settling or foundation problems or minor earthquakes can appear above windows.
Mix up the two part epoxy.
If the putty is badly cracked you can pry away large chunks quickly with a putty knife.
Where it cannot be easily and neatly repaired.
Replacement is the answer.
Take the short time needed to dry.
In a well ventilated area prepare a two part epoxy.
Place a drop cloth below the window to catch dust paint chips and pieces of old glazing.
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