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brock_lee t1_iydfuq0 wrote

It may hold the glass in place. Even though you are not replacing the glass, go through this video to see how it works. He cautions you about the glass once removing the frame.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3ItH6oga_U

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[deleted] OP t1_iydgxgi wrote

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brock_lee t1_iydherh wrote

Well, as he shows it, the frame holds the glass, but once you remove the inside part, the glass is still glued or caulked to the outside part of the frame and it takes effort to remove it. If you do remove the inside frame (which would come out as one piece exposing the large glass pane), the glass should stay in. The problem is, you never know of the door has the glass glued in, if the glue is still holding, and so on. You'll likely be fine, and yes, it would be far easier to tint without the frames in place with a much better result, but just be cautious that the glass does not fall inward. Once you remove the frame, it should be immediately apparent if the glass is going to come loose.

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[deleted] OP t1_iydhzw2 wrote

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brock_lee t1_iydijb8 wrote

Like I said once you remove the frame, especially with someone there to hold it, you would see very fast if the glass is loose or still glues to the outside frame.

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[deleted] OP t1_iydiopx wrote

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brock_lee t1_iydivyb wrote

How much risk are you willing to take? :) If it just starts falling inward, two people should be able to remove the whole glass panel, place it on a carpet, and tint it there.

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