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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jmed99, May 4, 2010.

  1. May 4, 2010 at 4:03 PM
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    jmed99

    jmed99 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    How can I remove the "Objects in mirror are closer than appears" bullshit from the passenger side mirror? I don't think it's a sticker. How can I remove this?

    I bought and "objects in mirror are losing" sticker and want to put it on the passenger side mirror.

    Any thoughts? Thanks! :)
     
  2. May 4, 2010 at 4:04 PM
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    MyToyTaco

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    just put the new sticker over it? :notsure:
     
  3. May 4, 2010 at 4:07 PM
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    razor blade .
     
  4. May 4, 2010 at 4:07 PM
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    Shatter the mirror
     
  5. May 4, 2010 at 4:10 PM
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    It wouldn't look right. You would see the "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear" through the "Objects in mirror are losing sticker".

    :(
     
  6. May 4, 2010 at 4:11 PM
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    If it was a sticker this would work but I don't think it's a sticker.

    I'm not sure what it is. :eek:
     
  7. May 4, 2010 at 4:12 PM
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    MyToyTaco

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    Check e-bay for new glass. Maybe replacements don't come with that label?
     
  8. May 4, 2010 at 4:15 PM
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    Glass company could replace glass with regular (not convex) mirror. I'm pretty sure it's etched into the glass.
     
  9. May 5, 2010 at 5:07 PM
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    SO how do others put the sticker on???
     
  10. May 6, 2010 at 12:04 PM
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    did you try it?
    I'm gonna go try it.
     
  11. May 6, 2010 at 12:05 PM
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  12. May 6, 2010 at 12:06 PM
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    ehhh crap yeah it's like below the glass.
     
  13. May 6, 2010 at 12:14 PM
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    Have you tried something like acetone? If its not a sticker and its not engraved in the glass, it may remove it. Not sure if it will mess up the mirror or not though..

    I'm not responsible if you try this and it messes up your mirror :)
     
  14. May 6, 2010 at 1:02 PM
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    I don't think you can remove it. It's etched in the glass isn't it?
     
  15. May 6, 2010 at 1:06 PM
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    ask the guy who did it up on the banner. iamrayzian
     
  16. May 6, 2010 at 1:34 PM
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    I think it is etched in the glass too. I'll ask iamrayzian.
     

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