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I recently have been working on repainting several Lionel diesels: E8's, Dash 9's, SD38, F7's, etc.

I find it very difficult to remove the window glazing without damaging it. Sometimes I can pry it off with little to no damage, other times the glazing cracks or breaks. Trying to fine replacements is next to impossible.

Does anyone know an easy and simple way to dissolve the glue used to attached windows to plastic engines or is there some trick at removing windows, headlight lens, etc.

Thanks

Ray

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Does anyone know an easy and simple way to dissolve the glue used to attached windows to plastic engines or is
there some trick at removing windows, headlight lens, etc.

Thanks

Ray

As stated above, you are better off masking them than trying to remove them. Many times now the plastic is melted together in the bonding process so attempting to pry it off will only damage the piece. If the piece you are trying to remove does NOT come off easily, then it's a good chance the piece is melted together.

Thanks guys, for the info. I figured that the only way to protect the window glazing would be to cover it up with either masking tape or liquid masking. I just wanted to be sure that there was nothing out there that would loosen the glue.

I have never used liquid masking and I'm a little concerned about how well it covers and protects the lens.

Ray

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