Engine hatch mirror removal

[ciaoderhead]

Any tips on removing the mirror on an engine hatch? Thought about using wooden door shims (wedges) so I don't gouge the gelcoat.....not trying to re-use the mirror but don't want to f'up the hatch.

Thanks

[O.C.Barry]

Originally Posted by ciaoderhead

Any tips on removing the mirror on an engine hatch? Thought about using wooden door shims (wedges) so I don't gouge the gelcoat.....not trying to re-use the mirror but don't want to f'up the hatch.

Thanks

We took one off of our old TG. Wooden shims will work but you might have to make something more stout that door shims. The mirrors are held on with 3M 4200 so it's not a fun job. Good thing you don't want to reuse the mirror, ours came apart in pieces, be sure to wear eye protection. There will be lots of 4200 left on the hatch. Our gel coat was well - cured ( 8 years old) so we used new razor blades and laquer thinner, the gel coat was unhurt.

Barry

[tanner]

Forget it !!! Just cover it up with what ever you are thinking of using. If you wanted to paint it buy a piece of White laminate and paint that and stick it to the mirror. It is the 2nd worst job on the boat, is removing the tanks.

[greg bakker]

Has anyone removed and replaced the mirror ? Where did you get mrror from? cig? Or was it custom made Thx, greg

[barron]

Originally Posted by greg bakker

Has anyone removed and replaced the mirror ? Where did you get mrror from? cig? Or was it custom made Thx, greg

Hows that boat running I still miss it!

[ciaoderhead]

Tanner, your right, major PIA to remove but leaving it is not an option. Was hoping the mirror was just stuck in places but it is fully bonded.

Used DeBond years ago to remove an engine bracket and just ordered some more to try. I'll let you know how it works this go round.....

http://www.marineformula.com/

[tanner]

Originally Posted by ciaoderhead

Tanner, your right, major PIA to remove but leaving it is not an option. Was hoping the mirror was just stuck in places but it is fully bonded.

Used DeBond years ago to remove an engine bracket and just ordered some more to try. I'll let you know how it works this go round.....

http://www.marineformula.com/

Make sure you have plenty of band aids !!!

[tanner]

ust a thought... maybe a heat gun !! you dont care about the plastic, so maybe the heat will soften up that adhesive up .

[greg bakker]

Hey, BARRON did you buy the boat from derrick key through phil ? The boat is awesome. When i bought the boat it had bad gimbal rings and the drives were not aligned properly with the tie bar. I fixed everything from rings to new floor to interior etc. I have had it 4 years and love it.Do you now have a fountain?

[Sydwayz]

Lin, I assume you have the hatch removed, and flipped downside up. Perhaps you could cut it into 2" strips with a properly set router, and individually pry each strip up with a strong putty knife. Just an idea--I've never tried it.