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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Default Removing the daaaaang rearview mirror...

Does ANYONE have any info as to how to go about removing it?

I want to take mine off so I can tint a strip on the windsheild, but have NO IDEA how to remove the mount from the glass, I have the mirror removed from the mount, but other than that, it's on there forever...

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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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I dunno maybe a small punch and a lite tap of the hammer? hmmm you might break the glass, I dunno how strong that glue is...
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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it has broke a razor of mine, that stuff is STRONG!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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HERE, your buddy BOB VILA KNOWS HOW....WOOT a google search??? http://www.bobvila.com/wwwboard/messages/229028.html

USE HEAT!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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If all else fails, use the sledgehammer, your new windshield probably won't come with the mirror already mounted
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Another thing to think about. If you run your strip of tint and then bond the metal piece for the mirror back on.....isnt that going to bond to the tint rather than the glass. Im wondering if that isnt going to have a bonding issue with the tint or maybe start to pull the tint off after a period of time. Im not sure if it wouldnt be better to try to cut around it. You other guys chime in if that doesnt make any sense.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Actually that makes a LOT of sense, I wouldn't trust the tint to hold my rearview mirror on...
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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im gonna mount it probably lower... if I mount it back on at all..
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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I think legally you have to have it.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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I'm pretty sure legally I'm not allowed to have tint on my front doors, either... but ooooh well...
 
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