How to Remove the Small Round Mirror from the Rearview Mirror?

[RhettMarie]

The method to remove the small round mirror from the rearview mirror is: 1. Soak the adhesive around the small round mirror with alcohol; 2. Use a hairdryer to blow hot air, and the small round mirror will fall off. The small round mirror, also called a blind spot mirror, can broaden the field of vision and is used as an auxiliary configuration for overtaking and lane changing. The functions of the small round mirror are: 1. It allows the driver to better observe the side of the car body and the rear wheels while seated in the car, reducing the risk of accidents; 2. It helps to better grasp the road conditions when parking in a garage or reversing; 3. It enables drivers who frequently drive on mountain roads, rugged roads, or narrow sections to more effectively adjust the distance between the right side of the car body and the road.

[LeZoey]

Once when I helped a friend remove a small round mirror, I realized there's a technique to it. First, set the hair dryer to medium heat and hold it about ten centimeters away, blowing at the small mirror for two minutes to soften the adhesive. At this point, don't try to pry it off directly—use the pad of your finger to gently push from the edge inward, and only peel it off once you feel the adhesive layer separating. If there's any adhesive residue left, don't panic—just pour some mentholated oil onto a cotton pad, let it sit for five minutes, and it will wipe off easily. Key reminders: The back of the rearview mirror has heating wires, so getting too close while heating may damage the circuitry; don't use a blade to scrape off adhesive, as it will leave scratches; if you're attaching a new mirror, it's best to first spray alcohol and wipe the surface clean, otherwise it won't stick firmly.

[AlexandraFitz]

I've handled hundreds of cars when removing small round mirrors, and the key is to remove the adhesive without damaging the mirror. First, use a heat gun to blow hot air from 20 centimeters away for one minute. If you don't have a heat gun, a hair dryer can be used as a substitute. While the adhesive is still warm, slowly saw through the adhesive layer with fishing line or thin nylon string—this is safer than pulling it off forcefully. For residual adhesive, use a dedicated tar remover: spray it on, wait for three minutes, then wipe in circular motions with a microfiber towel. Important note: For cars with heated mirrors, avoid touching the mirror surface while it's heating up; wait until it cools down before proceeding. If adhesive seeps into the gaps around the mirror, use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to carefully pick it out—never pour liquid inside, as it could corrode the wiring.

[StAnnie]

Last month, I tried to remove the small round mirror by myself. First, I used a hairdryer to heat it for half a minute, but found the adhesive was too sticky to peel off. Later, I dripped some olive oil on the edge, waited ten minutes for it to soak through the adhesive layer, and then slowly pried it open with an old credit card. The remaining adhesive was stubborn, but rubbing it hard with an eraser surprisingly worked quite well. Remember to wear gloves during the process, as the heated adhesive can be very hot; avoid forcing the corners of the mirror, as it might break the rearview mirror glass; after removing the adhesive, thoroughly clean with glass cleaner, otherwise the oil film may obstruct driving visibility.