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nkaminar · 01-06-2026, 08:06 AM

I remember seeing instructions on cutting laminated glass. You cut it like normal glass, with a glass cutter, but on both sides. Then put some lighter fluid in the crack and light it on fire and it softens the plastic to the point where you can pull it apart. When I worked on stained glass I had a wet diamond grinder that could grind the edges to remove the sharp edges and round the corners.

Another option is to cut regular glass to size and then have it tempered. But that is more expensive. Glass that have already been tempered cannot be cut.

desotoguy · 01-06-2026, 08:39 AM

Only AS1 laminated glass should be used for windshield. It is the highest quality glass available. Never use tempered glass.

ronn · 01-06-2026, 01:35 PM

unfortunately attitudes have changed at many of the local glass shops. I only go if I have no other choice.

they often look at you as if you have a 3rd eye........

your results may vary, being in a state that is NOT NJ! lol

01-06-2026, 08:06 AM	#1
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,858	Re: Windshield Glass I remember seeing instructions on cutting laminated glass. You cut it like normal glass, with a glass cutter, but on both sides. Then put some lighter fluid in the crack and light it on fire and it softens the plastic to the point where you can pull it apart. When I worked on stained glass I had a wet diamond grinder that could grind the edges to remove the sharp edges and round the corners. Another option is to cut regular glass to size and then have it tempered. But that is more expensive. Glass that have already been tempered cannot be cut. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

01-06-2026, 08:39 AM	#2
desotoguy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Greenwood SC Posts: 317	Re: Windshield Glass Only AS1 laminated glass should be used for windshield. It is the highest quality glass available. Never use tempered glass.

01-06-2026, 01:35 PM	#3
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: Windshield Glass unfortunately attitudes have changed at many of the local glass shops. I only go if I have no other choice. they often look at you as if you have a 3rd eye........ your results may vary, being in a state that is NOT NJ! lol