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RE: Removing Metal Bonded to Glass

To: "'John Miller'" <johnm@ims.com>, shop-talk@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Removing Metal Bonded to Glass
From: Ken Landaiche <ken.landaiche@dlcc.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 17:15:39 -0800
I have had several rear view mirrors fall off in the summer heat (OK, I take
a while to learn). I would think that heating one and contracting the other
surface would shear the glue, say a heat gun on the glass and a supply of
ice cubes for the metal bit.

Ken Landaiche

-----Original Message-----
From: John Miller [mailto:johnm@ims.com]

I bought a used car that apparently had some device mounted to
the back (like a ski or bike rack). The only remaining evidence
of this is a small metal block (approx. 1 1/2" square by 1/4" thick)
bonded to the rear hatch glass.  It was probably was used as an
anchor point for a stablizing strap. It is bonded very securely via
some adhesive such as rear-view mirror glue.

My question is: Does anyone have any suggestions for removing this
without destroying the glass?  (i.e. don't suggest a hammer)
Any recommendations for solvents or ???

TIA
John Miller

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