Fix Cracked Window Putty

Bits and pieces of old putty and possibly glass shards will fly around quite a bit during scraping so eye protection is a must.

Fix cracked window putty.

Step 3 apply the putty. In a well ventilated area prepare a two part epoxy. Don t be tempted to just re apply new putty. If it s a hairline crack.

Repairing window putty step 1 replacing putty. Wear eye protection and gloves. Wear leather gloves to protect your hands from burns. Mix up the two part epoxy.

Clean the glass with dish soap. Cracks caused by normal settling or foundation problems or minor earthquakes can appear above windows. If the putty is badly cracked you can pry away large chunks quickly with a putty knife. Putty in good condition takes longer to remove.

To fix these cracks clean and sand the area around the crack. Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a. Replacement is the answer. Step 2 prime newly exposed woodwork.

Take the short time needed to dry. Where it cannot be easily and neatly repaired.