Fix Cracked Window Putty

Repairing window putty step 1 replacing putty.

Fix cracked window putty. If it s a hairline crack. 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. Place a drop cloth below the window to catch dust paint chips and pieces of old glazing. Step 3 apply the putty.

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. To fix these cracks clean and sand the area around the crack. Mix up the two part epoxy.

Clean the glass with dish soap. Don t be tempted to just re apply new putty. Step 2 prime newly exposed woodwork. Wear leather gloves to protect your hands from burns.

Take the short time needed to dry. In a well ventilated area prepare a two part epoxy. Putty in good condition takes longer to remove. If the putty is badly cracked you can pry away large chunks quickly with a putty knife.

Cracks caused by normal settling or foundation problems or minor earthquakes can appear above windows. Replacement is the answer.