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Mon, Nov 12, 12 at 10:45
| I want to strip the paint from an Andersen windows in my house but first I want to remove the hardware so I can do a neat job on the wood. The locks came off fine but the cover to the crank handle is another matter. I have attached a photo of the cover. I searched the Internet and found a few videos for the disassembly of Andersen window cranks but none of them had screws and they all just popped off. After moving the screws from mine the cover is a bit loose but will not come off. The window was installed in the mid 80's. Does anyone know how I can get the cover off? Thanks. |
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- Posted by windowsonwashington (My Page) on Mon, Nov 12, 12 at 12:01
| Loosen it from the paint to start with. Have you checked Andersen's site? They usually do a really good job of putting up instructions. |
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- Posted by flasharino (My Page) on Mon, Nov 12, 12 at 12:33
| As I mentioned the cover IS loose. It is not attached by any paint. I will check Andersen's site. |
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- Posted by Jumpilotmdm (My Page) on Thu, Nov 15, 12 at 21:45
| Grab the plastic around the hub with a pair of padded pliers, so as not to scratch the lexan cover [Andersen's name for it]. Pull gently then firmly will working the pliers all up & down & side to side. It should eventually come off as it probably is just painted in place. Maybe score the bottom edge with a knife to help it release. |
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