[DeTomaso] Ideas for removing mirror base from side glass?

[Dave McManus]

Mike,
The adhesive used could play a role. I was successful using a hair dryer on both sides (+patience, takes some time) and fishing line.  It was very easy.

If that fails, try some chemicals.  Acetone, methyl ethyl ketone or nail-polish remover. If that does not remove the glue, try
PVC pipe solvent (tetrahydrofuran). Chemicals are not instant and will require soaking, maybe overnight.

IndyDave


-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Drew [mailto:MikeLDrew at aol.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 1:13 AM
To: Ken Green
Cc: De Tomaso Forum
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Ideas for removing mirror base from side glass?

That wouldn’t fix the problem. There is a metal bracket glued to the glass. The glass hasn’t been damaged, so if I could get it off, the glue could easily be removed and the glass would be good as new. 

I just can’t get it off!

Mike

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> On Apr 29, 2019, at 21:36, Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Find someone who wants to mount mirrors and trade?
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> On Monday, April 29, 2019, 7:13:10 PM PDT, Mike Drew via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
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> Guys,  
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> I picked up a beautiful quarter window, temporarily ruined by having a mirror glued to it. I am afraid of damaging it trying to remove it. Using a scraper I was easily able to lift off the glue where the mirror base isn’t. But where it is, it is well and truly stuck!
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> Looking for ideas. I can’t get under it with a blade.  I’m reluctant to use heat to soften the glue, because I’m afraid localized heat from a heat gun could stress the glass and break it. 
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> So, what to I do? I’m tempted to just set it on fire and hope for the best. :)
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> Mike
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