Review mirror - removal and reset

[GrantOv]

I'm looking to raise the height of my review mirror. The mirror is in good shape so hoping to reuse it. Any suggestions on how to remove it? My first thought was to get out a hair dryer and loosen up the adhesive but perhaps there is a more direct way to remove and reuse? Thanks!

 

[vintageman]

When I replaced my front windshield, the mounting plate was already attached, maybe molded into the glass during production. It may not be as easy as just heating up the mount, be careful. Good luck, let us know what you end up doing and how it goes.

Tom

 

[Sheriff41]

Tempting fate! Be prepared to buy a replacement windshield.

 

[OLE PONY]

Back in the late 70's the mirror and mounting block fell off on my 73 convertible. I used a razor blade to clean off adhesive. Maybe you could gently try a razor blade around the edge of the mounting block after removing the mirror set screw and mirror.

 

[Stanglover]

Just reverse the stem bracket on the "rearview mirror".

 

[Mark Jones]

Use a sharp 1" wood chisel from the side. Lay the chisel flat on the glass and tap it with a SMALL hammer or wood block. Two or three taps and it should pop right off. I have done this many times and never had a cracked windshield.

 

[GrantOv]

Interesting - good to know it likely isn't super bonded. I'm probably going to warm up the garage good, then use a hair dryer to warm up the mirror base and windshield good before twisting the base. Small plastic drywall spatula will be next option to pry it off. If these don't do the trick, then I'll get out the wood chisel! Place your bets!

 

[Mark Jones]

When the shoe is bonded, the glue is put into the center and when the shoe is pressed into place, the glue spreads out. Theoretically, the side edges have the least glue and maybe that is why I have always had good luck removing them in the past. I used to be a car stereo installer and we installed rear view mirrors that had video monitors in them to provide a backup camera view. The mirrors we installed used a wider shoe than the factory Ford shoe so we had to remove them. I will admit that the first time I removed a shoe I was very nervous. My boss told me the same thing "Put this wood chisel here and wack it with a hammer"! It worked and I have been doing it this way ever since. Be cautious and good Luck with your venture.

 

[fuzzyflash]

Loctite makes the rear view mirror glue. it's a two part. one part cleans the glass and put a drop of the other on the foot.

 

[ib4stangs]

When my E-350 Cargo Van needed a windshield, it came with the rear-view mirror "button" but it wasn't needed since I had solid rear doors. Mentioned it to the installer so he heated outside area with a Bernzomatic Torch lightly and it scraped right off. A very easy process...