restore outside door mirror

**ALLZS** · #1 07-05-2015, 09:44 PM

IS THE ANY WAY TO DIASSAMBLE A ORIGINAL LH DOOR MIRROR TO HAVE IT REPLATED ?

67 L78 · #2 07-06-2015, 01:41 AM

What year??? I do 67 mirrors all the time.

68SSCamaro · #3 07-06-2015, 02:42 AM

I took apart a mirror for my 68 Camaro years ago. From memory I think I poured Acetone into it with the mirror facing up. Then let it set for a while and it causes the glue to expand and break down so that the mirror glass can be removed. Once that is done you can see a plate holding the swivel ball. Grind off the peens and it will all fall apart. I haven't finished it yet but I will probably drill and tap for a screw to attach the plate. Who re-plates the mirrors?

**ALLZS** · #4 07-06-2015, 03:09 AM

ITS A 69 CAMARO MIRROR I HAVE A CHROME PLATER HERE IN TOWN THAT SAYS HE CAN CHROME PLATE THE PARTS

**Billohio** · #5 07-06-2015, 02:28 PM

This is a 69 mirror. I soaked it mirror down in acetone over night and it was still tight. Mine had a black silicone like material on it and acetone didn't do much. Glass was a bear to remove. I guess this silicone material isn't as common as the other adhesive they used. The regular stuff should loosen right up. Drill out 2 rivets and your good. Just be careful removing mirror, you will know if it's still tight. Heartbeat city does sell dated mirrors if you break it.

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