mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Jul 15, 2019 17:01:37 GMT -8
Hi Friends, On all my Hehr awning windows on my 57 Westerner, they have a glue residue on the underside of the frame left over after the old glass gasket is removed. Do I leave it, or try to clean up and if so, how? The glue residue can be seen below as a brown line and it widens around the curve in the window frame.  Thanks, Rod You sure have been having problems with those awning windows. I didn't know any 57 Westerner had awning windows. Are you sure you are not talking about Jalousie? |
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Post by Teachndad on Jul 16, 2019 5:13:27 GMT -8
You sure have been having problems with those awning windows. I didn't know any 57 Westerner had awning windows. Are you sure you are not talking about Jalousie? Hi Larry, Wait till we start talking about the front window assembly... It’s a ‘57 Westerner. At least that’s what the seller told me. I bought it with a BOS and registered it that way. I believe it's a Westerner Delux model because of the two awning windows placed vertical on both sides of the trailer near the front. I also believe that the upper cabinet above the dinette was an addition for the Delux model as well. 
So, what do you call an awning window on turned on it’s side?, LOL. 
The rear is an awning window, but used in the traditional manner.
Cheers,
Rod
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Post by mobiltec on Jul 16, 2019 6:48:48 GMT -8
Those are called HEHR Push Outs. Not awning windows. Awning windows were used in much later models of trailers. They are just push outs turned sideways... Treat them like any other push out. I have a complete video series on these windows on my website in Trailer Tidbits And Tutuorials section....
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Post by Alaska Shasta on Jul 16, 2019 11:07:58 GMT -8
Try 3-M Adhesive Cleaner, part # 08984. Powerful solvent that softens many adhesives. Sometimes you must saturate a rag with the solvent, and place it on the old adhesive and let it soak for a bit.
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Post by Teachndad on Aug 6, 2019 14:26:05 GMT -8
Hi Friends,
Just a follow up.
I looked into the 3M product and I can't get it where I live. Some chemicals aren't sold here in So Cal due to ever revising air quality standards.
I discovered today while "playing" with my windows, that paint stripper softens the dried glue I asked about in my original post.
I was having a paint removal party earlier today and unintentionally swished some paint stripper on to the dried glue residue. Low and behold, when cleaning up the dried paint, the glue had softened enough to easily scrape off with a plastic putty knife.
The center window frame still has the 60 year old butyl tape on it. For kicks, I coated it with the paint stripper to see if that would soften it up, as well. I will find out later.
Cheers,
Rod
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