How to???? Remove old rear view mirror tab.

[Ryan]

My rear view mirror is rusty, glass is bad and too damn small. I bought a new one. But some one stuck a new tab on to the original mounting tab. I would like to remove one or both tabs and install the new one that comes with it. How do I get the old tab(s) off?

 

[O SO LO]

I changed my rear view mirror to a temp/compass unit-
here is how I got my old tab off... although I put some finger nail polish
remover on as well to help soften the glue- didn't want to break the glass!!

Twist and Shout

Q: You published a letter in the January 2006 issue from an individual who needed to remove an improperly installed rearview mirror tab from his windshield. After spending a week with exactly the same difficulty, I asked the local repair shop. They said they had a gadget to remove the tab and would be happy to do it for five bucks. The special gadget turned out to be a crescent wrench. Just put the wrench on the tab parallel with the glass, and twist. The tab will pop right off.
FRED COLLINS
Enfield, CT

A:This seemed so simple I had to go out to the shop and try it on a car. Slick. This procedure didn't even leave any adhesive residue on the glass. Many thanks for the tip.

found that info here-
Centering New Wheels and Boosting Your Antique's Voltage: Auto Clinic - Popularmechanics.com

 

[Ryan]

Thanks....worked like a champ.