Replacing review mirror glass
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Racer
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From: Portage Michigan
Replacing review mirror glass
Has any one replaced the glass in the review mirror for an '81? Mine is really pitted; I bought a replacement from a local store, but it vibrates pretty bad. Since the original doesn't, I thought I could just replace the glass, but I'm having trouble popping it out. I've tried heating it up with a hairdryer and that seemed to help, but still couldn't get it to pop out and I cracked the plastic a little in the corners. I'm wondering if its actually glued to something and not just sitting in there. Any advice? Thanks.
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From: Broken Arrow Oklahoma
My 81 in the same shape and I was wondering if I clould replace just the glass
Has any one replaced the glass in the review mirror for an '81? Mine is really pitted; I bought a replacement from a local store, but it vibrates pretty bad. Since the original doesn't, I thought I could just replace the glass, but I'm having trouble popping it out. I've tried heating it up with a hairdryer and that seemed to help, but still couldn't get it to pop out and I cracked the plastic a little in the corners. I'm wondering if its actually glued to something and not just sitting in there. Any advice? Thanks.
Racer
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From: Fresh Meadows New York
my 74 was glued on....i was able to get the trim to the point where i was able to pry the glass off....i think i got the trim off completly, dont remember...once the trim is off the rest is easy.....i just laid the replacement glass in without glue and got the trim back on...wish i would have done it years ago....
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From: Hampton Fl.
St. Jude Donor '11
Has any one replaced the glass in the review mirror for an '81? Mine is really pitted; I bought a replacement from a local store, but it vibrates pretty bad. Since the original doesn't, I thought I could just replace the glass, but I'm having trouble popping it out. I've tried heating it up with a hairdryer and that seemed to help, but still couldn't get it to pop out and I cracked the plastic a little in the corners. I'm wondering if its actually glued to something and not just sitting in there. Any advice? Thanks.
I originally tried the hair dryer and ended op stretching the plastic trim. Should have broken the glass first! Good luck
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Racer
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From: Portage Michigan
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Racer
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From: Portage Michigan
If they can cut a new one without needing the original, then I suppose it's not such a bad idea.
Instructor
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From: Broken Arrow Oklahoma
i was in safe light glass today about a chip in windshield and asked about the mirror and she looked in her book and had found a couple of options she can still order for this age of car
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