Abstract: A cutting device, particularly suited for removing vehicle glazing panels, has forward blade carrier and a rearward handle spaced from the forward blade carrier. The forward blade carrier may function as a handle, the device thereby being operable in two handed use. The rearward handle and forward blade may be movable relative to one another permitting re-configuration of the device. The rearward handle and forward blade carrier may be connected by a bridge portion.

Abstract: In hot ambient conditions (particularly in climates having strong sunshine) vehicle glazing panels can reach high temperatures frequently in excess of 50° C. and on occasions up to 90° C. plus. In such high temperature conditions it is a known problem that small glazing panel breaks or cracks can become elongated (or result in shattering of the glazing panel) when stresses are applied to the glazing panel. The invention provides a method of repairing a flaw (such as a crack or break) in a vehicle glazing panel by first, wetting the surface of the glazing panel in the vicinity of the flaw and then generating a forced air flow to enhance evaporation of the wetted glazing panel, and subsequently conduction a repair process on the flaw.