Removing the rearview mirror mount from the windshield

[Tony_SS]

Any good tips so I dont crack my windshield?
thanks!

 

[wonderboy24]

if you have a heat gun and a razor blade you can remove the mount

 

[Tony_SS]

I dont have a heat gun... guess its time to get one.. is that the only way?

 

[tc1959]

If your careful you can heat the metal lug with a Iron and gently grab it and pull with a pair of vice grips.

 

[Longroof79]

I've often wondered what method is used to remove the mirror mount. Applied heat seems to make sense.

 

[wonderboy24]

you can use a hair dryer,it will take a little longer to get it hot enough. but when removing the mount make sure twist it lightly with a pair of vise grips. take your time. it might take awhile but you wont hurt the windshield.

 

[pontiacgp]

use a razor blade to slip in-between the windshield and mount. Some use a putty knife that has a sharpened edge. It'll pop off

 

[Longroof79]

Steve,
I tried using a razor blade once to no avail. Maybe I was being too cautious not to hurt myself... :lol:

 

[pontiacgp]

the guys I know in the restoration shop use that method all the time and they still have all their fingers..they use a blade in a holder...

 

[bill]

If your careful you can heat the metal lug with a Iron and gently grab it and pull with a pair of vice grips.

you are referring to a soldering iron, right?