Ciprian Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 As the mirror glass on it started to de-mirror, how can i get it replaced ? Had a look on the sides to see if I can take it off easily and replaced the glass but it doesnt look like theres anything like that. Also had a go with a stanley blade and gently cut the glue but nae much luck either, its gonna take me forever like this. Any quick solutions ? Quote
Mark (smokey mow) Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 For the amount of hastle and what it will cost you to replace the glass I'd be buying a new mirror when they're so cheep. http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/category/Mirrors/Centre_Mirrors,b.html If it's anything like wing mirrors there is usually adhesive or double sided tape on the back of the glass which normally results in my braking the glass when replacing it. Quote
Ciprian Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 i would prefer to replace this one completely, but cant take it off. not sure what it was use to stick it on but its quite difficult to cut. Quote
Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Leave the old one in place and find a glass that fits and stick it over the old one. Quote
Ciprian Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 Interesting solution, tho i think it will look slightly gay as the border its not very big around it...i.ll keep that as my final option. Quote
Hammy Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 I believe you can remove them using a strong cord or thin piece of wire to "saw" ,using two hands holding the ends ,through the backing that holds the mirror to the screen . Quote
Ciprian Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 i see. something like fishing wire maybe ? i'll try that! thanks Quote
corsechris Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Usually just a sticky pad, but they can be a bit grippy! The proper mirror pads are quite thin and usually black in colour. It's just possible it was glued on with acrylic, in which case it'll be tough to get off, but I reckon with a single sided razorblade, some time and a deal of care for your fingers, it'll succumb. Have the exact same mirror on ours and have successfully transferred it 3 times now. Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 If it is tape, you may need to warm it a little with a hot air gun. BUT, be very careful to use a low heat setting and not to concentrate it in one place etc, you don't want to crack the screen! Quote
peterm135 Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 Let my daughter drive the car for a day, they seem to "just" fall off with her ! 1 Quote
Ciprian Posted January 19, 2012 Author Posted January 19, 2012 ok gents, case sorted. the correct answer was 'picture hook wire'. thanks for everything! Quote
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