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How do I remove a rearview mirror from my windshield?
It has that strange glass glue on it. How do i CAREFULLY remove it so that I can put another mirror onto it? The one that is on the car is driving me nuts, and the adapter for the new one is a different shape. How do i remove it from my windshield without breaking it?
Not talking about the screw that attaches it. I'm talking about the metal base of the mirror that glues to the windshield.
3 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
try soaking a rag with acetone(fingernail polish remover) or laquer thinner.Duct tape the rag saturated with it over it and let it sit.maybe it will soften it up.or be real carefulwith a razor blade.Or call the local windshield replacement co. and ask them how they do it.that would probably be your best bet.
- 1 decade ago
I've remove them with fingernail polish remover the easiest, because it has a little applicator brush in the bottle. I just keep applying it to the top of the mount and pulling on it until the adhesive softens. Mineral spirits or lacquer thinner will also work with a small brush. The one that said they don't come off has obviously never had a mirror fall in the floor in the summer sun.
Source(s): Raised in an auto salvage yard. - ken kLv 71 decade ago
the holder does not come off/release the screw thats at the bottom and slide up on holder
