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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 20 2010, 03:34 PM

I just installed a BMW rear view mirror. Isn't there some sort of solvent to remove the mirror mount that's glued on?

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Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Feb 20 2010, 03:37 PM

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Feb 20 2010, 02:34 PM)

I just installed a BMW rear view mirror. Isn't there some sort of solvent to remove the mirror mount that's glued on?

The original on the car was stuck with a patch that comes off with a razor blade. If mirror glue was used usually a razor blade started under it will lift the residue off.

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 20 2010, 04:46 PM

QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Feb 20 2010, 03:37 PM)

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Feb 20 2010, 02:34 PM)

I just installed a BMW rear view mirror. Isn't there some sort of solvent to remove the mirror mount that's glued on?

The original on the car was stuck with a patch that comes off with a razor blade. If mirror glue was used usually a razor blade started under it will lift the residue off.

Heat gun and a razor blade. Or you could just

then replace the winsheild..

Posted by: detoxcowboy Feb 20 2010, 05:02 PM

Thin Slim Thin Flexible Putty knife sharpened slightly then dulled slightly to thin it at the edges. slip in behind base and dig into the glue from all sides and it will comes of in minutes or less. I have done this four times now with same cheap putty knife and actuall only takes a minute or less now.. Razor blade and windex to clean off any residue

Posted by: d914 Feb 20 2010, 05:18 PM

mek always works

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 20 2010, 11:17 PM

QUOTE(detoxcowboy @ Feb 20 2010, 03:02 PM)

Thin Slim Thin Flexible Putty knife sharpened slightly then dulled slightly to thin it at the edges. slip in behind base and dig inot the glue from all sides and it will comes of in minutes or less. I have done this four times now with same cheap putty knife and actuall only takes a minute or less now.. Razor blade and windex to clean off any residue

Put the putty knife under the mount, tapped it once and the thing popped right off. Cleaned up great with a razor blade. Thanks.
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: 70Sixter Feb 22 2010, 12:49 PM

This is unusual. Ordinarily they just fall off.