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Old 11-08-2009, 05:05 PM
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Default glued rearview mirror bracket upside down
the title is self explanatory...:o does anyone know how to get it off without damaging the windshield...

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Old 11-08-2009, 05:06 PM
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Old 11-08-2009, 05:09 PM
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well just tried it and didnt help, i think the issue is that there is no way to get it to seep into the cracks, any idea on how to do this?
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How about a bunch of cotton *****, soaked in acetone, sitting in a plunger. Stick the plunger to the windshield over the mount and let it soak.
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The packet probably explains what to do, basically glue a new one on top of the old.
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I'm pretty sure the mirror still works ok even upside down....
Sorry couldn't help myself.
My mirror fell off like 27 times before I got fed up with it and superglued it to the T-top overhead pillar. Much better place me thinks.
Good luck anyways...
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Old 11-08-2009, 06:13 PM
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i vote for the hair dryer on the out side glass to get it warm.....thats when they always pulled on me during hot days
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Originally Posted by bluthundr
How about a bunch of cotton *****, soaked in acetone, sitting in a plunger. Stick the plunger to the windshield over the mount and let it soak.
thats crazy enough that it just might work... ill let you know, everyone just keep me posted with fresh ideas
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tried the hair dryer as a matter of fact for like 45 mins thinking the same thing lol that didnt work either, maybe 1 hr and 45 mins next time
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Originally Posted by 82collectersvette
thats crazy enough that it just might work... ill let you know, everyone just keep me posted with fresh ideas


i want to see the picture of the toilet plunger stuck to the windshield.....that has to be a first
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acetone soaked cotton ball will do it. The glue is new and it will take some soak time. The plunger might just do it.
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Originally Posted by bobs77vet
i want to see the picture of the toilet plunger stuck to the windshield.....that has to be a first
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If the mirror will still slide on use it that way until it falls off again.
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A quick tap on a putty knife between the slug and the glass
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Originally Posted by Artsvette73
A quick tap on a putty knife between the slug and the glass
i tried that too quite a few times but i just dont feel like replacing the windshield... i think im gonna get pics of the plunger idea for ya'll tomorrow guys
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Originally Posted by Imo Apita
I'm pretty sure the mirror still works ok even upside down....
Sorry couldn't help myself.
My mirror fell off like 27 times before I got fed up with it and superglued it to the T-top overhead pillar. Much better place me thinks.
Good luck anyways...
Do you have a pic? I'm driving without a rearview right now because the mount keeps falling off.
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When i had my windshield replaced they heated it with a small propane torch and it came right off.
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Old 11-08-2009, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette-4-Life
When i had my windshield replaced they heated it with a small propane torch and it came right off.
heat gun works well
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home depot sells a small torch for sweating pipes in thigt places, i would try that, the hair dryer won't heat the glass enough or try contacting the people that make the kite, maybe they have a way to remove it
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