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Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 18 2007, 06:46 AM

i run an "evil' mirror. just pour some mek or similar solvent around the base and the mirror should release? i'd hate to break it now.

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Posted by: URY914 Oct 18 2007, 07:09 AM

Posted by: tdgray Oct 18 2007, 07:11 AM

Go to your local FLAPS... they have a solvent specifically designed to do this.

Can't remember what it is but it is right by the adhesive to put it back on.

Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 18 2007, 07:32 AM

i was going to take paul's advice. i think i'll take your path instead. thanks!!


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Posted by: URY914 Oct 18 2007, 07:37 AM

You'll use that hammer for something else, I'm sure.

Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 18 2007, 07:42 AM

actually, it's my engine tin adj tool for installing a mallory dist.

Posted by: warrenoliver Oct 18 2007, 11:53 AM

I recently did this while the windshield was in the car, so it was a little more difficult. I looked at the solvent @ the FLAPS and found that it was nothing more than acetone. So, instead I bought a pint of the stuff (was on the shelf @ FLAPS).
I took a few drops of acetone and let it seep in around the edges of the mirror mount. Every few minutes, I put a little more on it and let it soak (on my windshield, some of it ran down the windshield and I had to be careful not to let it drip on the dash). I let it sit overnight and the next day it easily twisted right off with my hand. Just be patient, let it do its thing.
BTW, acetone is a great way to remove superglue. I use it routinely to remove glass that is superglued to a device at work. I just soak the whole thing overnight and the superglue is gone.

YMMV


Warrenoliver

Posted by: TINCAN914 Oct 18 2007, 12:22 PM

Just to add my .02...
I used a putty knife and a rubber malet, couple taps and it came free. I did this twice. When removinv the mirror from the factory shield and again when I mounted the damn thing to low...

Posted by: Bass Fisher Oct 18 2007, 12:53 PM

Mine just falls off when I look at it wrong.

Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 18 2007, 08:17 PM

acetone? i'll break out some fingernail polish remover and see how it works.