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Customs Please recomend a curved glass cutter in/near Wisconsin

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by a990hemi, Mar 20, 2015.

  1. a990hemi
    Joined: Sep 3, 2009
    Posts: 175

    a990hemi
    Member
    from Wisconsin

    Might anyone be able to recommend a curved glass cutter / installer in Wisconsin, Illinois or Iowa? My '51 Chevy was chopped a long time ago and the de-laminating windshield needs to be replaced.
    Thanks
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  2. Engine man
    Joined: Jan 30, 2011
    Posts: 3,480

    Engine man
    Member
    from Wisconsin

    I'll put it up for the evening crew.
     
  3. I took my car to PS auto glass in Janesville. I think they also have a place in Madison. It wasn't cheap but I was very pleased with the results
     
  4. greg32
    Joined: Jun 21, 2007
    Posts: 2,235

    greg32
    Member
    from Indiana

    If you have no luck with glass, try ProGlass in Yorkville, Il. Bob does great work in composite materials.
     

  5. Stu D Baker
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
    Posts: 2,763

    Stu D Baker
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    from Illinois

  6. meester_jamie
    Joined: Dec 20, 2012
    Posts: 9

    meester_jamie
    Member

    you can use a sandblaster to cut glass... tape off the glass you want to keep.. use thick duct tape.. and blast along your cut line... when it gets to the plastic.. cut that with a razor.. flip over and repeat..
    support it on foam, or tires, or sawhorse..
    I hold a piece of tin along the line to make sure the sand doesn't cut thru the tape.... when you are done, the glass will have a polished edge
    hope that helps
     
  7. motoandy
    Joined: Sep 19, 2007
    Posts: 3,334

    motoandy
    Member
    from MB, SC

    Nice car. Good luck and let us know the outcome and the process used. This topic is common and it's nice to know what good steps were used.
     
  8. bobwop
    Joined: Jan 13, 2008
    Posts: 6,115

    bobwop
    Member
    from Arley, AL

    I have been using Glassworks from Edgerton, WI for quite a few years. I am very satisfied
     
  9. a990hemi
    Joined: Sep 3, 2009
    Posts: 175

    a990hemi
    Member
    from Wisconsin

    Thank you all for your advice.
     
  10. remember when you use sand to cut glass it generates lots of heat and that will break it, have a air supply blowing on area to be cut increases your success rate. it takes lots of patience!:oops:
     
  11. j and f glass in racine does a lot of hot rods. he is across the street from the police station. i have been happy with his work and have known him for over 30 years. 262-634-1341
     
  12. 1946caddy
    Joined: Dec 18, 2013
    Posts: 2,078

    1946caddy
    Member
    from washington

    I've heard a water jet works great.
     

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