What is the best way to remove a rear view mirror without causing damage to the mirror or windshield? |
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What is the best way to remove a rear view mirror without causing damage to the mirror or windshield? |
tumamilhem |
Dec 17 2012, 09:29 AM
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LUFTBRIGADE Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States |
What is the best way to remove a glued-on rear view mirror from the windshield without damaging the windshield?
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ConeDodger |
Dec 17 2012, 09:38 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,614 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
It isn't glued on. It has an adhesive patch that fits to the back of the mirror base and gets stuck to the windshield. Use a very sharp razor blade to remove it.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) Or a Sawzall if you're going to replace the windshield (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
tumamilhem |
Dec 17 2012, 09:52 AM
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LUFTBRIGADE Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States |
It isn't glued on. It has an adhesive patch that fits to the back of the mirror base and gets stuck to the windshield. Use a very sharp razor blade to remove it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) Or a Sawzall if you're going to replace the windshield (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Well, it's not an OEM rear view mirror and it's really hazy from behind so it's not easy to see out of. So I want to remove it and put an OEM one on. I have one on my other car if I can't find one, but I'll need to find out how to remove that one. This windshield is new, so I don't want to damage it. |
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