[DML] Rear-View Mirror Mounting / Unmounting
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[DML] Rear-View Mirror Mounting / Unmounting





My car has a low quality, aftermarket rear-view mirror installed by
the PO.  Unfortunately, it was installed with a metal button to the
glass below the black rectangular mounting point.

I'm about to install a very nice, new rear view mirror, and I'm at a
crossroads:

1) Keep with the metal button.  I'm concerned about it cracking the
windshield (the PO already cracked the area above, near the black pad,
but it's a small crack).  I've had the car for a year, and no
additional cracking has occured, but my new mirror is heavier...

2) Remove the metal button and put a new plastic one in...  I've
looked around a lot, and found the only advice for removing the button
involves a low-set mini blow torch or heat gun on the button, while
lightly twisting the button with pliers.  This makes me a bit nervous!

Does anyone have a suggestion #3 or a reason to go with one of these
two choices over the other?

While I'm preparing, what's the best option for a new windshield these
days?  Do all the major vendors' stock have a lamination problem, or
is that no longer relevant?








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