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    Default cutting or reshaping window glass??

    i know windscreens and side windows are usually tempered glass but...

    if you wanted to alter the shape of a window, or use glass from a different car and alter the shape, can it be done easily?
    I often cut pyrex and quartz with diamond blades, but never tried on tempered/toughened glass...

    failing that, are there places around that make custom windows?
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    Default Re: cutting or reshaping window glass??

    thanks to Jeffro for this quick link..

    i wonder if it would be a good idea to anneal the edges of the cut area... or it it will shatter in time regardless?
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    Default Re: cutting or reshaping window glass??

    I guess you might be able to find some more stuff on a hot rod forum especially the ones where they are doing roof drops etc. I would imagine some glass cutting is happening in these instances.
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