Engine hatch mirror removal
 

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

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.

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

When i did mine ( in germany ) i went to a plexiglass shop and ordered 1 in the dimensions i needet !!!

Hows that boat running I still miss it!:rolleyes:

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.....

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Make sure you have plenty of band aids !!!

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

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?

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.

Hey Brian. That's sorta what I've been doing....Using a cicular saw set at the thickness of the plastic mirror and doing a cross hatch pattern. With the DeBond the small pieces come up pretty easy, just time consuming....then I still need to get the 5200 off the hatch.

I'd sure like to see some pictures of your progress. I have a cracked mirror and was wondering how bad a job that would be.

I removed mine with 100 pound test fishing line . A sawing motion back and forth to cut thru the Adhesive. Then a lot of Acetone and a scraper. Daytona Plastics had the replacement Plexi and the special adhesive.

does datyona plastics have exact replacement and do they have the different colors ? that was a great idea the fishing line. I guess piano wire would work also thx, greg

Man I am so screwed.....so I'm making progress removing the mirror, little bit here little bit there. Coming apart in small pieces but going ok. Slow but OK.

GF comes out and says "Oh, so that's what you've been doing...Is that considered bad luck?"

I reply "You're not helping, F.O. and go back inside":party-smiley-004:

Yea get your ass inside (now thats funny)

I make mine help:drink: