 Rear view mirror mount removal, Solvent?? |
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| Elliot Cannon |
 Feb 20 2010, 03:34 PM
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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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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 20 2010, 03:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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. |
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 20 2010, 04:46 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,473 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) then replace the winsheild.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
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| detoxcowboy |
Feb 20 2010, 05:02 PM
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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
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| d914 |
Feb 20 2010, 05:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,331 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
mek always works
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| Elliot Cannon |
Feb 20 2010, 11:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None
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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 |
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| 70Sixter |
Feb 22 2010, 12:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 422 Joined: 3-August 04 From: Surf City, NC Member No.: 2,444 Region Association: South East States |
This is unusual. Ordinarily they just fall off.
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