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Jul 30, 2012 | 09:01 PM

68vetteman

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Loose Door Mirror

I bought left and right replacement mirrors 6 months ago and the driver side mirror is worse than the one I took off. I did a search and it said to soak the mirror in gas overnight to remove the glass to tighten the ball stud. I can't get the glass off. am I doing something wrong?
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Jul 30, 2012 | 09:16 PM

cgc

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I did mine on my 68. I soked it for about 24 hrs and it came right out. I am sure the mirror is original. Some say to soak in mineral spirits. Give it some more time.

Jul 30, 2012 | 09:27 PM

oldalaskaman

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you can buy that glass for bout $9 if you break it.

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Jul 30, 2012 | 09:30 PM

CQRT

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There have been a couple of really good article/posts within the alt few months - -use the search feature - - I'll add it to my post if I can find it . .

Jul 30, 2012 | 09:46 PM

Billysvette

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Soak the mirror in gas,the mirror will come right off,no prying,let it set in gas for a day ,it will fall apart.guarrentied

Jul 30, 2012 | 09:49 PM

oldalaskaman

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http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13436993842111
the only thing I changed in this faq was to use 3m double stick tape for reassembly

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Jul 30, 2012 | 09:51 PM

68vetteman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Billysvette

Soak the mirror in gas,the mirror will come right off,no prying,let it set in gas for a day ,it will fall apart.guarrentied

I soaked it overnight, I'll try it longer now. After the glass is out I'm OK. Thanks
68 Vetteman

Jul 30, 2012 | 09:58 PM

Billysvette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 68vetteman

I soaked it overnight, I'll try it longer now. After the glass is out I'm OK. Thanks
68 Vetteman

try a couple days then,mine literally fell apart when i pull it out of the gas.It has to be totally submerged in the gas also.

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Jul 31, 2012 | 12:15 AM

kdf1986

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Will soaking it in the gas cause any discoloration of the chrome?

kdf

Jul 31, 2012 | 12:18 AM

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kdf1986

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I read the attached write up on how to do this. I think it answered my previous question about discoloration.

I have several loose mirrors. I am going to give this method a try.

kdf