[DML] Re: Rear View Mirror Removal

["Jim Reeve" <jim.reeve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As Patrick suggested, pull it downward.

I was able to do a little trick on my mirror that prevented me from 
needing to re-glue it to the windshield.  I have not seen this 
mentioned on the DML before, but I've only been sparcely reading it 
for the past 2 years.  I rotated the mirror downward, then while 
applying counter-pressure on the mount, I managed to "pop" it of of 
the windshield mount.  A new one should also be able to just "pop" 
in.  It requires a fair amount of pressure but I did it just fine.

This method is probably very beneficial to somebody who is having 
problems getting the mirror to stick to the windshield.  They can 
detatch the windshield mount, stick it to the glass, and leave it 
there for a few days while the tape takes ahold.

This is how I was able to adapt a GM autodimming mirror to the 
original DeLorean mount.  Popped off the original mirror.  
Sacrificed it to the dremel.  Dissassembled GM mirror ($10 from junk 
yard, perfect shape).  Removed steel GM mounting ball.  Epoxied in 
plastic socket from sacrificed DeLorean mirror.  Popped new mirror 
into original mount.  It is likely necessary to remove the headliner 
to cleanly wire it.  Since mine had been off for 3 years at that 
point, it was no problem.  I have pictures somewhere if anyone is 
interested.

Jim Reeve
MNDMC - Minnesota DeLorean Club
DMC-6960

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "EJ Chambers" <marmieej@xxxx> wrote:
> 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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