removing a windshield..., any suggestions? Options

[scottb]

got a cracked windshield and need to remove the caked on old caulk around the window. the PO loaded it up with caulk on top of the adhesive which then dried and pushed out the trim. am going to probably go with some after-market rubber trim for ease and convenience but i want to clean out the frame and make sure there are no suprises in there.

so on to my question: any easy ways to remove a windshield? should i buy one of those wire thingy's and use that? i have seen a knife type mechanism that has a handle that is pulled to cut the adhesive. is that better? or should i bust out the BFH and the shop vac? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

many thanks in advance.....

[GaroldShaffer]

I've got this to do as well. Understand the concept but how do you get wire pushed through sealer/windshield?

Are you inserting wire from outside to inside?

I was able to just push it through a corner. I used needlenose pliers to help push.

If using guitar string, is the smallest dia. best?

I'm not sure, I don't see why it wouldn't work. I got my piano wire from a music store. I explained what I was going to do and they gave me some used wire. I have no dea what size it is, but it worked.

-Garold