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   Guest_ | May 13, 2000 01:13pm | #1

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   Have you looked into that brush on rubber stuff?

   Here's a crazier idea. I had a guy lazer cut some plastic rings for a project I was doing a long time ago. They set up the machine and it cuts plastic all day. It's pretty cheap. If your windows are all the same, maybe you could get 500 plastic rectangles made and just stick them to the glass like colorforms.

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   Skip_Serrell | May 15, 2000 04:31pm | #2

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   Ryan, Thanks , the laser would be for cutting sings for your truck? I am headed out now to price this one! Get back to you with details. Skip

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   Guest_ | May 15, 2000 08:11pm | #3

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   No, I never thought of the vinyl sign stuff. That makes more sense. This was a company in MI but I don't rememeber who they were. I'm sure I found them in the Thomas Registers. I sent them the cad drawing on disk (before email) and they sent back 200 plastic rings.

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   Skip_Serrell | May 19, 2000 04:19am | #4

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   I checked into the sign stuff, it may not work too well because it sticks too good and is expensive. SS

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   Guest_ | May 19, 2000 05:23am | #5

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   Don't know if they still make it, but I have a product from Wagner that resembles a deoderant. Take the cap off and rub it on the window, paint, then easily scrape it off. I have no idea how I came to possess this product, and I've never used it....

   FWIW,

   Rich Beckman

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   Guest_ | May 19, 2000 07:01am | #6

   *I tested the following so it would not be just a "maybe" suggestion: Heavy duty plastic food wrap. The thin stuff will work but it's more of a pain because of the wrinkles. (1)Cut off a piece (larger than the lite) hold it close to the window and it will stick itself to the pane. Trim with a new SHARP razor. (2)This one works even better because static electricity is not reliable. Stick the plastic to wet glass as if you were applying window tint. Plain water will work or you could ask the guys who apply film for a living what they use in their water as a wetting agent. Use a small squeegee. A new SHARP razor with a light touch will leave a perfect line for a paint or stain edge. Make sure your working surface is dry. This works for brushing but I could not test for spray. Real window film (just the cheapest stuff) would probably work even better and be easier to apply and cut but I didn't have any to test.Let us know what you finally did and how much work the prep was.

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   Guest_ | May 19, 2000 05:07pm | #7

   *Protective Products has an adhesive backed film made for protecting glass. I've never used this particular product but I have used their other products -vinyl floor protector and the carpet protector. The stuff works great and the customers love it.Their number is 1-800-789-6633 (they ship overnight)protectiveproducts.com

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   Guest_ | May 20, 2000 05:21pm | #8

   *Seems like you could make a jig for this. A piece of melamine with a square hole in it the exact size of the lite. Use a paper cutter to cut paper 1" smaller each direction, then use 1" wide masking tape to fasten the paper over the hole in the jig. Run a razor knife around the inside of the hole and you should have the exact right size masking panel. You could even hire some Saturday help if you have hundreds to do. Just an idea.

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   Guest_ | May 27, 2000 02:54am | #9

   *You guys are stuck on a single idea. It's a good idea, but there are others out there. F'rinstance, we used to use bar soap for masking windows. Square cut one end of the bar, keep moist and rub(or slop)it on. Simple and fast. Why, even a kid could do it.

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   Guest_ | May 27, 2000 03:44am | #11

   *good, but you'd get the soap on the wood. If the soap had a "skin" like salami, the skin would protect the wood as the freshly sliced soap face was slid around on the glass.Hey...just use salami!!!. The grease should keep the paint from sticking. And the windows will smell sooooo good.

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   Skip_Serrell | May 27, 2000 03:44am | #10

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   I am finishing the interior of a Victorian, there are 60 double hung windows and the top light is divided into 8. They have solid mullions. I need a fast way to mask ALL the lights in preparation for spraying stain and lacquer. Any ideas ???? Skip.