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DotAccomplished5484 t1_iydfw8y wrote

The grid is removable without consequences, but it is a bit tricky to get the inserts out of the door without breaking them.

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brock_lee t1_iydherh wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#811,833)

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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brock_lee t1_iydijb8 wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#812,163)

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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brock_lee t1_iydivyb wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#812,390)

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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imoutohere t1_iydk55r wrote

Why cant you window film each pane of glass. I know it’s possible. I’ve paid a company to do it. It was security film for a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. We couldn’t do it ourselves. They wanted a professional window film company to do it.

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amdtothemun t1_iydleun wrote

Why are you trying to make a physical change if it’s not your property?

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imoutohere t1_iydltg1 wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#812,953)

Yeah, I agree it’s going to be time consuming. The grid is part of the frame that holds the glass in. Like some else stated the glass may fall out. It may fall out when you apply the window film. You’ll need someone on the outside to behold the glass in place while working on it. By the time you take the frame off, apply the window film, reseal and attach the frame. It’s probably gonna be a wash. But hey. Do what you’re comfortable with.

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SpecialFX99 t1_iydna48 wrote

That looks very much like my door and mine is one solid piece of glass with the rectangles wing decorative. I known for the sure because some of it broke off. If you aren't sure see if you can slide a piece of paper between the frame and glass. If so they aren't attached.

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speedy_19 t1_iydnars wrote

I would just cut each individual square and lay it on, it’ll take more time and be a big headache to do but it is the easiest way to do it

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Kesshh t1_iyealgi wrote

I second doing each pane separately. It is a bit more tedious but the work is known. Taking the frame apart will incur additional unknowns and potential issues.

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Spare_me_thy_bs t1_iyf1sal wrote

I think another person said this but it is a single piece. The side facing in has about 9-12 screws counter sunk around the border/frame that have to be removed. Once those are out, pry up the border gently. It will not want to because the metal door is filled with expansion foam. It may take some finagling. Once removed, That is what holds the grid in place. It should more or less come right out. Then you can tint it. Install is reverse of removal, and seal with a bead of silicone/caulk on the inside of the removed piece

It’s double-paned, argon filled and has a n aluminum frame sandwiched around the perimeter of it filled with silica beads.

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