On the Lexus SC forum there has been quite a bit of discussion about
restoring the headlights. It probably is a good discussion for anyone with
modern headlights that have turned white or developed other problems. It
might work for separating a mirror from the mount.
They are talking about setting the kitchen oven for about 150 degrees and
placing the headlight assembly in the warm oven for about 20 minutes. That
softens the adhesive that holds the headlight assembly pieces together and
allows them to be separated. After cleaning the plastic pieces with metal
polish or other plastic cleaner they glue things back together again and it
looks as good as new. I got lucky with my SC400. A little metal polish on
the exterior and they were clear as a bell.
I think I would try heating the mirror assembly and see if it might work
there as well.
Tom
69 2000 - Mr. Hyde
Portland
http://www.datsun2000.com
http://www.nowroc.org
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From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+tom=datsun2000.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces+tom=datsun2000.com@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Gary Tew
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 3:42 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@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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