GT Tools FInalCut – Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Vehicle

1. Remove windshield wipers.
3. Remove cowling clips and inspect for additional moldings or components that need removal.
4. Ensure the pinch weld channel is clear of clips, debris, and excess urethane.
5. Pre-cut windshield corners or bottom using a reciprocating auto glass cutout tool (cut at least 2" across the dash).

Step 2: Prepare and Insert Gorilla Cord, ZipLine, Titan Cord, or your choice of synthetic auto glass removal cord.

1. Attach your cord about 6 inches from the end into the T-handle notch.
2. Insert the T-handle tool through the pre-cut bottom drivers corner of the windshield.
3. Push the cord from the inside to the outside of the vehicle, leaving 1–2 feet of slack beyond the FinalCut mounting point on the inside of the vehicle and a loop roughly 10-15 ft on the outside of the glass.
4. Ensure cord is seated below the glass around the windshield.

Step 3: Set Up the Finalcut Tool

1. Attach the Finalcut tool so pulley and nose is pointed toward the upper driver corner.
2. Attach one end of the cord into the Anchor Clamp at the drivers bottom corner dash:
3 Attach the other end of the cord into the FinalCut Rear Spool
4. Turn the winding hub 4–5 times to remove slack.
5. Attach the ratchet handle or drill to the drive shaft on the FinalCut


Step 4: Begin Cutting and Protect Interior

1. Place small protection shield between synthetic cord and vehicle interior (dash, garnish molding).
2. Begin winding the Finalcut tool to start cutting up the Driver's A-Pillar
3. Reposition protection shield as needed while cutting up the A-pillar.
4. Once you cut up the Driver's A-pillar, hold down the pawl to release tension and reposition the FinalCut to the upper passenger corner. The pulley and nose should be pointed toward the upper passenger corner with the cord running back as close to the body of the tool towards the upper drivers corner.
5. Begin winding the Finalcut tool to start cutting across the headliner. Be careful of cables, mirror, etc.
6. Use a rocking motion with the ratchet handle while depressing the pawl in high-stress areas to prevent overstressing the cord.
7. Once you cut across the headliner, hold down the pawl to release tension and reposition the FinalCut to the lower passenger corner. The pulley and nose should be pointed toward the lower passenger corner with the cord running back as close to the body of the tool towards the upper passenger corner.
8. Begin winding the Finalcut tool to start cutting down the passenger A-Pillar.
9. If you pre-cut the bottom of the glass, remove the FinalCut, Unspool and reuse cord material for the next job.
10. If you did not pre-cut the bottom of the glass, hold down the pawl to release tension and reposition the FinalCut to the lower driver corner. The pulley and nose should be pointed toward the lower driver corner with the cord running back as close to the body of the tool towards the lower passenger corner.
11. Begin winding the Finalcut tool to start cutting across the dash.
12. Remove the FinalCut, Unspool and reuse cord material for the next job.