TIL a trick for a tricky tempered glass door install in a tight hallway

I was putting in a 36-inch tempered glass shower door on the second floor of a house in Portland, and the hallway was so narrow we had to tilt the panel almost vertical to get it around the corner. My helper lost his grip for a second and the bottom corner tapped the door frame, putting a tiny chip in the edge. We stopped, cleaned it up with a diamond file to smooth it, and decided to install it with the chipped corner at the top hinge side where it's less visible. What's your go-to fix for a small edge chip when you can't get a replacement piece right away?

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the_james6mo ago

That diamond file trick is a solid save for a tight spot. Hiding it at the top hinge was smart thinking under pressure. A little epoxy resin can also work to fill and seal it if you need a bit more strength.

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charlesj466mo ago

Hah, @the_james, my epoxy always ends up on my fingers.

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betty_scott186mo ago

Epoxy on your fingers means you're using way too much of it.

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