# Rear view mirror question **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [March 18, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-view-mirror-question/27953 "2009-03-18T18:14:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![The\_Hypocrite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/71e660/32.png) [@The\_Hypocrite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The_Hypocrite)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-view-mirror-question/27953/1 "2009-03-18T18:14:19Z")
I work at a production house in Pittsburgh that’s shooting a couple of commercials next week. I need to rent a compact car, a minivan, and a sedan that have removable rear view mirrors (either detectable or able to be re-glued) so the talent inside the vehicle remains unobstructed. I don’t want anything older than 2000 models, if I can help it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![wizard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a87d85/32.png) [@wizard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wizard)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-view-mirror-question/27953/2 "2009-03-18T18:34:22Z")
To my understanding all rear-view mirrors are now glued to the windshield and can be reglued it removed. Someone correct me if I am wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-view-mirror-question/27953/3 "2009-03-18T19:26:38Z")
The rear view mirror can be detached from the medalion that’s glued to the windshield. Usually with a small allen wrench. Tester ---
**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-view-mirror-question/27953/4 "2009-03-18T19:32:08Z")
But, if you try to remove the part that is glued to the windshield, it will crack the windshield. If you have to have a windshield without that mount, you can have an automotive glass replacement shop replace the windshield. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-view-mirror-question/27953/5 "2009-03-18T19:36:15Z")
Your wrong. Many vehicles have them attached to the ceiling panel. ---
**Author:** ![tardis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f0a364/32.png) [@tardis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardis)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-view-mirror-question/27953/6 "2009-03-18T22:08:15Z")
If you heat them and slowly pry at them, you can often remove them without cracking the glass. Of course, I don’t know if that’s true of all cars. I have seen it on several Ford/Lincoln/Mercury products. Also, be careful if you go the other way. I have seen window glass that came with the mirror button pre-installed from the factory. ---
**Author:** ![Whitey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/whitey/32/24680_2.png) [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2009, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-view-mirror-question/27953/7 "2009-03-19T00:33:03Z")
But the medallion must also be removed to it doesn’t obscure the actors. Got any ideas about how to do that? There is a product called Goo Gone. It or a product like it will help you remove tape and labels. Perhaps it or a product like it will dissolve the glue that holds the medallion on? Try the dollar store and the cleaning section of your local grocery store. An auto parts store or a hardware might also have a solvent that will help you remove the medallion. Try calling some local auto parts stores first to see if they have anything that can help. You could also try calling a windshield repair company to find out what they use to get the medallion off an old windshield. ---
**Author:** ![meaneyedcatz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/meaneyedcatz/32/692_2.png) [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2009, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-view-mirror-question/27953/8 "2009-03-19T01:08:49Z")
I believe some Fords have rv mirrors that come off with a special tool, not a hex key wrench. ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2009, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-view-mirror-question/27953/9 "2009-03-19T01:23:35Z")
If your so worried about the medallion, replace the windshield ,then replace the rear view mirror when finished with the vehicle. It’s only a few hundred anyway.