[Roadsters] mirror removal

[Matthew A. Smith]

Gary,
I have done this, though not on a roadster mirror. However, the mirror was
attached similarly to the back tho. Boiling water is the key. Since water
won't get "too" hot it won't discolor the casing. Because it's water, it
won't harm the mirror surface like a chemical may. 
Have a hot pan holder ready, and have as many pieces of plastic as possible
available to help "coax" it out of position (plastic putty knives, plastic
silverware, etc. all of different thicknesses and strengths). Find out what
works and go at it!
I'm not saying it's the perfect solution. If you break the mirror, you break
the mirror. S**t happens. It will not damage the casing and is WELL WORTH
THE TRY! 
Matt


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On Behalf Of Gary Tew
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:42 PM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] mirror removal

Has anyone successfully removed the mirror glass from the mirror on a 
dash mounted rear view?.  I had a couple of mirrors re chromed.  I 
disassembled them first, breaking the mirrors in the process.  Neither 
mirror was in salvageable condition so I wasn't concerned.  I've since 
had difficulty finding automotive mirror material locally and had to use 
regular mirror glass in my restoration piece.  I'm told the auto glass 
is not 100% reflective, letting some light pass through so the driver 
isn't blinded by headlights at night.  Now I have a mirror in poor 
condition but with a good mirror glass that I'd like to salvage and put 
in my re chromed piece.  I'd rather not destroy the mirror casing but 
will sacrifice it to get the mirror out intact.  Sorry for the rambling 
??  Thanks

Gary Tew
Peoria, AZ
VG30 1600
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