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Braided windshield removal wire in a 72-foot hank. Three strands of stainless steel wire braided together for strength and cutting efficiency. Designed to cut through urethane sealant around bonded windshields. The braided pattern cuts a rough surface that prevents the urethane from resealing during the cutting process. Used by auto body and glass replacement shops for windshield removal on vehicles with urethane-bonded glass.
The wire threads through the urethane sealant bead between the windshield and the vehicle body. A technician pulls the wire back and forth in a sawing motion to cut through the sealant. The braided pattern grips and tears the urethane rather than slicing it cleanly, which prevents the cut from resealing.
Each hank contains 72 feet of braided stainless steel wire. This length provides enough wire for multiple windshield removals before needing a new hank. Cut the wire to working length for each job, typically 3 to 4 feet per windshield.
The wire is designed to cut through urethane sealant used to bond windshields to vehicle bodies. It is the standard removal method for modern vehicles with urethane-bonded glass. It does not work on rubber gasket-mounted windshields.
Yes. Three strands of stainless steel wire are braided together. Stainless steel resists corrosion, maintains sharpness through multiple cuts, and provides the tensile strength needed to pull through thick urethane beads without breaking.
Braided wire has three strands twisted together, which creates a rougher cutting surface and higher tensile strength. Plain wire is a single strand that cuts faster but is more likely to break under tension. Braided wire is preferred for thick or aged urethane beads.