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Wing mirror glass removal

Post by Stinch » Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:25 pm

Hi all,

Dose anyone know how to remove the glass from a folding wing mirror.
Had a look around it but unless im being blind I can't see how to get in to it.

Any tips would be greatfully recived

Many Thanks

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Re: Wing mirror glass removal

Post by jaylee » Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:56 pm

Here is what you find under the glass to give a clue...

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It just snaps on! with four sturdy clips.. & a fifth on the inner edge? That may break on the old glass if pulled off, but don't matter if it's replaced..! Lift from the outer edge with some force & it will pop free..
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Re: Wing mirror glass removal

Post by mikeonb4c » Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:24 pm

I used a large sucker (no not jaylee :lol: , but the type sold by camping shops as a stick on base for awning poles to affix to caravans or whatever). I stuck it on the mirror and plucked it off without problems. I worried about using the levering method in case I broke the glass in the attempt. 8)
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Re: Wing mirror glass removal

Post by Stinch » Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:25 pm

Awesome, I'll give it a go with a big sucker.

Thanks

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Re: Wing mirror glass removal

Post by haydn callow » Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:30 pm

I got "'er indoors" to clamp her lips onto it ..then let a mouse free......worked a treat.
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Re: Wing mirror glass removal

Post by alant54 » Mon Jun 13, 2011 3:44 pm

haydn callow wrote:I got "'er indoors" to clamp her lips onto it ..then let a mouse free......worked a treat.
Haydn.....if "er indoors " reads this..... :shock: ....will you be out of hospital in time for the bash....... :?: ...... :lol:

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Re: Wing mirror glass removal

Post by haydn callow » Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:51 pm

didn't think of that #-o #-o your not going to drop me in it ....are you ?? [-o< [-o<
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Re: Wing mirror glass removal

Post by alant54 » Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:12 pm

haydn callow wrote:didn't think of that #-o #-o your not going to drop me in it ....are you ?? [-o< [-o<
Not me mate.... [-X .....I hope you haven't any enemies on here.... :lol:

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Re: Wing mirror glass removal

Post by haydn callow » Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:58 pm

That'el be a yes then !!
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Re: Wing mirror glass removal

Post by lizardkinguk » Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:27 am

Hi folks

does anyone know wher i can get a replacement wing mirror glass for the passenger side as some knob head has smashed mine while it was parked up.

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Re: Wing mirror glass removal

Post by missfixit70 » Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:30 am

Club shop sells the mirror with plastic mounting that holds the mirror in place http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/mercha ... m#Exterior
but if you've still got the plastic mounting - http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from= ... Categories
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Re: Wing mirror glass removal

Post by lizardkinguk » Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:32 am

great stuff, cheers
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