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removing a rear view mirror from glass

Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:23 pm
by newto912
hello all, me again!
I have a rear view mirror stuck to the glass, original is a chromed swan neck affair which I want to get back too.
however the mirror I have is stuck fast, have tried soaking base in sticky stuff remover, but its not budging.
I fear breaking the glass if I force it too much, or am I being a wimp?!
any suggestions?
Thanks
Andrew

Re: removing a rear view mirror from glass

Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:01 pm
by johnM
Hi

Try a hair drier, slowly warm the glass area and get it as hot as possible, should soften the glue.

(Best to be done in a relatively warm area so you don’t stress and crack the screen)

Kind Regards

Re: removing a rear view mirror from glass

Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 6:29 pm
by newto912
Thanks for the tip.
Will try it later on and report back

Re: removing a rear view mirror from glass

Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 7:31 pm
by smallspeed
If you can get under it try cutting through the adhesive with dental floss..

Re: removing a rear view mirror from glass

Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:30 pm
by newto912
Thanks chaps.
worked with a combination of heat, acetone, and instead of floss which kept breaking a very thin and sharp salmon cutting knife
onto the next problem!