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I went to replace a rear view mirror on my car and I screw up and put that metal piece that goes on the window on backwards and of course the mirror doesn't stay on. How do I remove it? That adhesive really has got that stuck to the windshield. I'm afraid if I pound on it the windshield will crack.

 

Thanks,

Gary

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Either that, or mount the mirror, anyway and have my 7 year old hang on the mirror. That gets it off, quick!

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Yes, if you do pound on it, it will crack :lol: I know. Get some heat like a heat gun, thatll work

Posted

just pull it off. the window is bent the other way, it would take an awful lot to crack it from the inside pulling in

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actually, the windshield will crack there easier than you think.

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:dunno: I just ripped mine right off, then used a razor blade to clean the rest of the old glue off
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you got it easy then. I tried to take one off, and ended up break the windshield, and there was still glass on the metal piece after it was off! :eek:

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I used laquer thinner ... i had a rag and squirted the thinner on there while soaking up the excess with a rag... i would squirt it then try to wiggle it after a few times it started to wiggle then it came off... ive also heard that 3m adhesive remover works the same

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Let your car bake in the sun for a good few hours. I've seen a few people when they get back in the cars that the mirror fell off on its own. But after baking it, the glue will be in a type of jelly form and should be able to pulll it off. But heat is the key.

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Thanks for all the replies. This is great! I'll hang the 7 year from the mirror as a last resort though! :biggrin:

 

 

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Let your car bake in the sun for a good few hours. I've seen a few people when they get back in the cars that the mirror fell off on its own. But after baking it, the glue will be in a type of jelly form and should be able to pulll it off. But heat is the key.

 

x2. Heat is the way to go.

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