Where it cannot be easily and neatly repaired.
Fix cracked window putty.
Mix up the two part epoxy.
Wear leather gloves to protect your hands from burns.
Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a.
Replacement is the answer.
Step 2 prime newly exposed woodwork.
Bits and pieces of old putty and possibly glass shards will fly around quite a bit during scraping so eye protection is a must.
Place a drop cloth below the window to catch dust paint chips and pieces of old glazing.
Putty in good condition takes longer to remove.
In a well ventilated area prepare a two part epoxy.
Wear eye protection and gloves.
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.
Cracks caused by normal settling or foundation problems or minor earthquakes can appear above windows.
Repairing window putty step 1 replacing putty.
Repair a cracked window glass tabletop or even a mirror with this easy step by step guide.
Step 3 apply the putty.
If it s a hairline crack.
To fix these cracks clean and sand the area around the crack.
Don t be tempted to just re apply new putty.