peaman
Sustaining Member
Apparently, previous owner figured that the only way to keep a fixed light from leaking is to fill every crevass with sealant. It didn't work, and so I am now struggling with removing them for a proper re-installation.
First question: how are they put together? Are there two aluminum extrusions, or three? I have removed the inner flange, but cannot tell what is still in place.
Second question: if I remove the exterior gasket, will I be able to then remove the glass? Is the glass held in place by that gasket, or is it held within a couple of aluminum extrusions?
Third and final question: what the most effective way to remove these when so severely over-caulked? I'm afraid to use much heat, for fear of breaking the glass. No real worries about the teak panel, as it's in bad shape already (2023 project).
First question: how are they put together? Are there two aluminum extrusions, or three? I have removed the inner flange, but cannot tell what is still in place.
Second question: if I remove the exterior gasket, will I be able to then remove the glass? Is the glass held in place by that gasket, or is it held within a couple of aluminum extrusions?
Third and final question: what the most effective way to remove these when so severely over-caulked? I'm afraid to use much heat, for fear of breaking the glass. No real worries about the teak panel, as it's in bad shape already (2023 project).