I think gas would work better than about anything else, I know there are safety issues obviously. I have an electric boiler and electric water heater so no open flames in the shop. Guess the big thing for me was I would have to wade thru a snow bank out back to get the gas out of my storage shed. Was surprised the WD-40 worked like it did. I did go by the book installing the new glass, used oil on the setting tape. Works well but makes a mess. I think taking your time is the most important thing.