The driver's mirror that glues to the interior side of the windscreen has broken, what's the best way to remove it to put on a new one.. I glued it a few months ago.
Many thanks.
Mirror removal
Jan 25, 2006
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The message from "Garland" contains these words:
Do you mean the stem is still attached to the screen? If so - be gently and use a sharp knife but don't pry too hard. Can you remember what glue you stuck it with?
As for resticking it... There's a mirror gluing kit which has a mesh with the activator and a tube of glue. I've never had one come off again which has been stuck with that stuff.
Tip: Warm the windscreen with a warm water bottle on the outside in this weather.
I used 'Loctite Retainer' once on an old van. Held the stem in position with Sellotape whilst it set. Was still in place when the van was scrapped 3 years later. Mike.
Garland (.) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying :
What car is it?
You may find that the actual mirror isn't glued to the screen - just a small mounting bracket is. The mirror and stem themselves clip to the bracket.
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