Fix Cracked Window Putty

Where it cannot be easily and neatly repaired.

Fix cracked window putty.

Putty in good condition takes longer to remove. Repairing window putty step 1 replacing 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. Wear leather gloves to protect your hands from burns.

If it s a hairline crack. Wear eye protection and gloves. Step 2 prime newly exposed woodwork. 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.

Clean the glass with dish soap. Don t be tempted to just re apply new putty. Repair a cracked window glass tabletop or even a mirror with this easy step by step guide. In a well ventilated area prepare a two part epoxy.

Step 3 apply the putty. Take the short time needed to dry. To fix these cracks clean and sand the area around the crack. Place a drop cloth below the window to catch dust paint chips and pieces of old glazing.

Cracks caused by normal settling or foundation problems or minor earthquakes can appear above windows. Mix up the two part epoxy.