Frozen screws on windshield

Man, the screws I try to take out and they don't move look alot worse than that.   You are being too nice to them.

If there is only three per side, could you just drill them?

OverMyHead wrote: My little makita cordless impact driver does wonders.

Just did some research on impact drivers...sounds like I need to get one. Everyone loves them.

Surprising amount of power from the set you are talking about. My impact is capable of sinking a 3 1/2 inch deck screw into my shooting stump.

I have the same 2 driver set from Makita 9.6 volt, on special from the Matco man

A simple cordless drill should pop those things right out... those screws are only 1/4" long. If they were really stuck, I would have expected a good bit more damage, even if you were just using a screwdriver by hand!

Gotta disagree with Pete on the powder- I think he's worked with some incapable shops before. The one near me does a great job- and as he said, the key is in the prep. That should be a given when powdercoating. Ive powdercoated several windshields, among other parts (above and below the waterline) and they have held up terrific (going on 7 years now). Way thicker and way more durable than the paint they replaced.

Reassembly is certainly less fun with the additional coating thickness, but I would call it more of a "challenge" than a "problem". Just make sure to use plenty of water with dish soap, and be sure you have a rubber mallet!

George I have a couple of Impacts a 9 volt Panasonic and the 18 volt Makita. I use them on a daily basis they are the best invention no more torque on you wrists. I would recommend the Makita .

My shower doors are powder coated. They are peeling How about hard anodizing? Are they originally painted?

gtxragtop wrote: PB Blaster soak overnight. Use sparingly

I feel you like many have fallen for the marketing hype.

Here's some data you may find interestig.

8122pbrainard wrote: Get yourself some decent penetrating oil like Kroil or mix up 50% acetone and 50% ATF. Throw the WD40 and PB in the trash. You have fallen for marketing "hype". 8122pbrainard wrote: Here's the list of torque requirments copied from the other thread: Penetrating oil ..... Average load None ...................... 516 pounds WD-40 ................... 238 pounds PB Blaster ............... 214 pounds Liquid Wrench ......... 127 pounds Kano Kroil .............. 106 pounds ATF-Acetone mix.......53 pounds I don't even consider WD40 to be a penetrating oil so that puts PB at the bottom for me. Kroil is a on line order only so when I was taking my 1927 Flexifour apart and trying to break the rusted pistons loose, I did pick up a can of PB. A week went by with no luck and then the Kroil came in. The next day after using some of the Kroil, all four pistons were loose. I ended up using the PB as a honing lubricant! The home brew ATF and reducing it with a solvent is real interesting! I need to mix up a batch and give it a try.

Well, since "NG" (gtxragtop) has not responded nor, been on site since the last post, this may bring a very important factor into many/all forums. Quality of response is always important but more in this case the "quality" is in question . BTW, i went through all the old posts.   

I will give him the BOTD and he may be just "out of town" ??

I bought the kit. If you bought the impact driver, drill, flashlight, & skill saw, you got a mail in coupon for a sawz all. In order to get it you had to send in proof of purchase. So I send in my receipt, they said I needed the coupon off the box plus the receipt?
Well the wife through the box away! I called and called and they kept saying the same thing no box proof no saw.
Then one day it showed up in the mail! I was a happy camper
You wont be sorry.

Glad to see you boys like Makita

Battery power is nice but for under 40 bucks you can get the old timy
3/8 drive impact driver you hit with a hammer.

I have both and the ones you hit with a hammer probably work better for loosening stuck screws and bolts.