Windshield Mirror Removal

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Jan 4, 2004 | 09:08 PM

#16

Andysutt

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From: Conway Arkansas

The best way to remove it...

Try backing up all day long,
it will fall off
It always falls off when you need the mirror

Jan 16, 2004 | 09:06 AM

#17

Wndsor

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i agree with mhg, use a heat gun or hairdryer on the OUTSIDE of the windshield to heat it, it will fall right off

Jan 17, 2004 | 01:02 PM

#18

coatsbc

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From: Kansas

The best glass adhesive is either Loctite 416 or 420 with 7113 accelerator.
Most off the shelf repair kits have a 6 mo. shelf life and are usually expired.
The 420 will hold 5 pounds within 30 sec.

Jan 21, 2004 | 10:47 PM

#19

bgreen

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From: Canada

I used to install windshields for speedy....tap the base of the mirror where it sits on the metal tab upwards with a deadblow hammer (plastic hammer) the mirror will slide up the tab as you tap it. If you want to remove the tab to relocate it higher or lower heat it up a little ( the tab itself not the windshield on the outside) and as someone mentioned twist and pull don't just pull. the best adhesive is locktite with the spray primer not the mixing epoxy, use the spray and glue sparingly and let it sit for 20 mins.make sure all the old glue is off both the w/s and the button and it should stick quite well. I hope this helps!

Jan 22, 2004 | 04:19 AM

#20

MrOldV8

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From: SouthWest Ohio

Quote:

Originally posted by Tim Lamkin
Mine keeps falling off have bought the kits to glue back on (x4) and it never last past a day.

Kits are a POS or installer is an idiot…………hum

Tim,
Take it to a windshield shop. They'll probably glue it on for a couple of bucks.