Fix Cracked Window Putty

To fix these cracks clean and sand the area around the crack.

Fix cracked window putty.

Clean the glass with dish soap. Take the short time needed to dry. Don t be tempted to just re apply new putty. Step 2 prime newly exposed woodwork.

Repair a cracked window glass tabletop or even a mirror with this easy step by step guide. Repairing window putty step 1 replacing putty. Step 3 apply the putty. Mix up the two part epoxy.

Putty in good condition takes longer to remove. In a well ventilated area prepare a two part epoxy. Where it cannot be easily and neatly repaired. Wear eye protection and gloves.

With a heat gun in one hand and a stiff putty knife in the other heat the putty to soften it and gouge it out. Wear leather gloves to protect your hands from burns. Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a. Bits and pieces of old putty and possibly glass shards will fly around quite a bit during scraping so eye protection is a must.

Place a drop cloth below the window to catch dust paint chips and pieces of old glazing. If it s a hairline crack.