How to Remove the Small Mirror on the Car Rearview Mirror?
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The method to remove the small mirror is as follows: 1. Soak the position where the small round mirror adhesive is attached with alcohol, then use a hairdryer on the hot air setting to blow it. Don't worry about whether heating will damage the glass. 2. Because many car rearview mirrors still have heating functions, as long as the hairdryer is not too close to the glass, it's fine. 3. After blowing hot air for a while, the small round mirror will fall off, and the remaining adhesive can be gently wiped off with alcohol to ensure no damage to the rearview mirror. Relevant introduction about the small round mirror is as follows: 1. The formal name of the small round mirror is a wide-angle mirror, also called a blind spot mirror. Installing it can increase the breadth of the field of vision and is an ideal auxiliary product for overtaking and lane changing. 2. On vehicles equipped with a rearview small round mirror, the driver can see the situation on the side of the car body and the condition of the rear wheels, which is also the greatest use of the rearview small round mirror.
Last time I removed the small mirror from the rearview mirror by myself, I found it was attached with double-sided tape, which was quite simple but required patience. I used a hairdryer to heat the edges of the mirror for a few minutes until the adhesive softened, then gently pried it up from the corner using an old credit card or plastic pry tool, slowly peeling it off. Never use a blade or hard objects, as they can easily scratch the original mirror surface—I made that mistake once and almost had to spend a lot on a new mirror. After removal, there might be adhesive residue left on the surface, which can be cleaned off with alcohol wipes. Over time, the mirror tends to get dirty from driving, so while cleaning, it’s a good idea to check if it’s still securely fixed. If the small mirror is broken and needs replacement, choosing a suction cup type is more convenient to avoid the hassle of reattaching with adhesive. Overall, safety comes first when doing it yourself—don’t overheat to avoid burns.
