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| tumamilhem |
 Dec 17 2012, 09:29 AM
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What is the best way to remove a glued-on rear view mirror from the windshield without damaging the windshield?
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| JawjaPorsche |
Dec 21 2012, 05:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
I just put in a new windshield and I had problems with the original mirror staying on the original windshield. The new windshield was so purdy I didn't want to mess it up so I bought a Porsche 914 interior rear view mirror BMW conversion on Ebay. Screws into your sun visor holes and takes it place.
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| Madswede |
Apr 11 2013, 10:00 AM
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Flat Out Driver Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Dec 21 2012, 05:45 AM)  I just put in a new windshield and I had problems with the original mirror staying on the original windshield. The new windshield was so purdy I didn't want to mess it up so I bought a Porsche 914 interior rear view mirror BMW conversion on Ebay. Screws into your sun visor holes and takes it place. I'm glad I found this (search function is your friend ... once you get used to using it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) ) Thanks for posting about it! I'm definitely going to try this. I'm tall enough where the sun visors were rarely used and actually got in my line of sight about as often as they were needed, and I live in the high desert of New Mexico where we get rain about 10 days per year, or so it seems. So I'm going to buy this, install it, and try it out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) |
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tumamilhem What is the best way to remove a rear view mirror without causing damage to the mirror or windshield? Dec 17 2012, 09:29 AM
ConeDodger It isn't glued on. It has an adhesive patch th... Dec 17 2012, 09:38 AM
tumamilhem
It isn't glued on. It has an adhesive patch t... Dec 17 2012, 09:52 AM
Drums66
It isn't glued on. It has an adhesive patch t... Apr 11 2013, 03:21 PM nathansnathan I have used penetrating oil, but the windshield wa... Dec 17 2012, 09:46 AM ConeDodger See that's relevant information. Who knows how... Dec 17 2012, 09:56 AM 7TPorsh Heat up the glass with a hair dryer and wiggle it ... Dec 17 2012, 10:55 AM DBCooper +1 Don't burn it, you can delaminate the gl... Dec 17 2012, 04:23 PM tumamilhem Once I have the mirror off, how can I remove the r... Dec 20 2012, 09:17 PM KELTY360 Have you ever wondered why it's called a rear ... Dec 21 2012, 12:46 AM tumamilhem Where can I find this adhesive pad to re-attach? I... Dec 21 2012, 01:34 AM bluhun
Where can I find this adhesive pad to re-attach? ... Dec 21 2012, 02:19 AM 7TPorsh
I just put in a new windshield and I had problems... Dec 21 2012, 12:11 PM tumamilhem Oh nice! Was that specially made or is it some... Dec 21 2012, 09:21 AM JawjaPorsche It is a little higher than normal but no problems.... Dec 21 2012, 10:36 AM |
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