RE: [DML] Rear View Mirror Removal

["Video Bob" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On some cars, they glue a little metal peice into place and then the mirror
slides over it and uses a tiny allen screw to hold it in.
This is easy to fix.

You have a DeLorean, so you are not so lucky.
The morons at the factory did it as cheap as possible.

The mirror is attached with a thin layer of double sided VHB tape.
I don't know if you can get any solvents like "GOO GONE" to slide in up 
there,
but other wise I would try a long and very thin sraper, or putty knife.
If you can get ahold of a long hypodermic needle, you might be able to 
squirt some
solvent into the center of the tape from the other side.
Maybe a very large razor blade like they use to take off windshield 
stickers.
You want to avoid a "prying" action, as it may cause cracks.
You need to do it in a way that you do not pull on the mirror to much.
It may be easier to work with if you can manage to separate the mirror from 
the neck.
If you can get a long thin peice of metal under it and tap on it with a 
little hammer that
might work. - VERY LIGHTLY.

- VB


>From: "EJ Chambers" <marmieej@xxxxxxxxx>
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>Subject: [DML] Rear View Mirror Removal
>Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2004 15:13:59 -0000
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>Hello:
>
>I am needing to replace my rear view mirror since the vast majority of
>the housing has fallen off. Miracle the mirror piece is still there.
>Anyways, I need to remove the old mirror from my windshield so I can
>replace it with my new one.
>
>What is the best way for removing the old mirror?
>
>Thanks!
>Ej
>4475
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