Replacing Surefire E1 Lexan window for Pyrex / Sapphire

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I've searched, but to no avail. This is an oldie, but goodie.......... My loyal E1 has seen better days. After many years of EDC, the lexan window has many scratches. The beam now has many artifacts because of this. I would like to upgrade to a pyrex (like the newer E1E) or sapphire for increased durability.

Has anyone removed their E1's lexan window? If so, please share your experience. Thanks in advance :twothumbs

 

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I've searched, but to no avail. This is an oldie, but goodie.......... My loyal E1 has seen better days. After many years of EDC, the lexan window has many scratches. The beam now has many artifacts because of this. I would like to upgrade to a pyrex (like the newer E1E) or sapphire for increased durability.

Has anyone removed their E1's lexan window? If so, please share your experience. Thanks in advance :twothumbs

I don't think it can be done. The lexan is probably "pressed" in and it can only be replaced with another Lexan window. Probably easier to get an E1e head to replace it with if you want Pyrex.

 

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I thought about using an E1E head, but I would lose the pocket clip as the E1's pocket clip is on the head. I also love the flutes on the E1, and am not much of a fan of the hex-shaped E1E head.

Has anyone removed the lexan by poking at it from the back of the head? I don't mind breaking it. I'll probably end up gluing the new window in place.

 

[rtt]

Use a large hammar and screw driver to punch the lexan window out of the bezel. Surefire use to offer a replacement kit (lexan). Give them a call to see if it is still available.

 

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Thanks for the advice on removal, but I'd rather not go back to an inferior lexan window. pyrex or sapphire is on the top of my list

 

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Anyone have experience with removing the lexan windows on the old surefire heads?