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MarkW19 · Jun 3rd, 2004, 06:46 PM

I've just got some white (instead of red) interior door reflectors for my Cooper, and was wondering what the best way of getting the old ones off is??

Just prising them out with a screwdriver? Or is there another "official" way?

Paul · Jun 3rd, 2004, 06:52 PM

I think prising is the way to go. Although sometimes they just fall off.

mikeythemini · Jun 3rd, 2004, 07:51 PM

Big chisel Mark

mutilator · Jun 3rd, 2004, 09:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I think prising is the way to go. Although sometimes they just fall off.

like my gear knob

punkeyfunky · Jun 3rd, 2004, 09:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I think prising is the way to go. Although sometimes they just fall off.

Although they usually fall off... (mine now live in the glovebox!)

-Lee

MarkW19 · Jun 3rd, 2004, 10:03 PM

Big chisel like your big drill bit Mikey?

mikeythemini · Jun 3rd, 2004, 11:04 PM

thats the one
they just flip out mate

ncdave · Jun 3rd, 2004, 11:34 PM

Do not use a chisel as you will crack them and the base they are mounted to. Just gently pry them off with a nylon (or similar) tool. A small screwdriver with the blade wrapped in masking tape will do in a pinch.

Also, a spot of crazy glue will work to secure them so they can free up the space in your glovebox.

nobbyclark · Jun 11th, 2004, 01:30 PM

Go to Ikea. Buy something that you think will fit in the car with the seats folded down e.g. a TV/Video stand. Put it in the car and drive home. When you get there, you will discover that the passenger side reflector has fallen off and the door trim is nicely scuffed due to the package being too tight a fit. That's how I found out the way to remove them. Not sure about the driver's side...

S33BBY · Jun 11th, 2004, 01:49 PM

Just use a small flat-headed screw driver and they'll pop out

warped · Jun 11th, 2004, 02:17 PM

Actually I think a twisting motion is the best way ... they lock by being twisted, so just prying will probably break the securing tabs

Mine have fallen off at least twice ... vibration from driving slowly 'untwists' them until they fall of into the gutter

S33BBY · Jun 11th, 2004, 02:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by warped

Actually I think a twisting motion is the best way ... they lock by being twisted, so just prying will probably break the securing tabs

Mine have fallen off at least twice ... vibration from driving slowly 'untwists' them until they fall of into the gutter

Are we talking about the small round red reflectors on the inside of both the passenger and driver door?

MiniG · Jun 12th, 2004, 04:40 AM

Mine have never come off, even after repeated Ikea damages to the interior!

Jun 3rd, 2004, 06:46 PM	#1
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Door reflectors I've just got some white (instead of red) interior door reflectors for my Cooper, and was wondering what the best way of getting the old ones off is?? Just prising them out with a screwdriver? Or is there another "official" way?

Jun 3rd, 2004, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 41,274 Offline	I think prising is the way to go. Although sometimes they just fall off. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Jun 3rd, 2004, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 9,279 Offline	Big chisel Mark Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 9,279 Offline	thats the one they just flip out mate Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Jun 3rd, 2004, 09:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
mutilator schnitzer My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: staffs, near stoke. Local Time: 03:30 AM Posts: 192 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett I think prising is the way to go. Although sometimes they just fall off. like my gear knob

Jun 3rd, 2004, 09:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 03:30 AM Posts: 862 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett I think prising is the way to go. Although sometimes they just fall off. Although they usually fall off... (mine now live in the glovebox!) -Lee

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MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Big chisel like your big drill bit Mikey?

Jun 3rd, 2004, 11:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
ncdave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 654 Offline	Do not use a chisel as you will crack them and the base they are mounted to. Just gently pry them off with a nylon (or similar) tool. A small screwdriver with the blade wrapped in masking tape will do in a pinch. Also, a spot of crazy glue will work to secure them so they can free up the space in your glovebox.

Jun 11th, 2004, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
nobbyclark 0.1mpg (Miles per Grin) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Perth, Scotland Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 106 Offline	Go to Ikea. Buy something that you think will fit in the car with the seats folded down e.g. a TV/Video stand. Put it in the car and drive home. When you get there, you will discover that the passenger side reflector has fallen off and the door trim is nicely scuffed due to the package being too tight a fit. That's how I found out the way to remove them. Not sure about the driver's side...

Jun 11th, 2004, 02:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 01:30 PM Posts: 889 Offline	Actually I think a twisting motion is the best way ... they lock by being twisted, so just prying will probably break the securing tabs Mine have fallen off at least twice ... vibration from driving slowly 'untwists' them until they fall of into the gutter

Jun 11th, 2004, 02:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 3,128 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by warped Actually I think a twisting motion is the best way ... they lock by being twisted, so just prying will probably break the securing tabs Mine have fallen off at least twice ... vibration from driving slowly 'untwists' them until they fall of into the gutter Are we talking about the small round red reflectors on the inside of both the passenger and driver door? JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Jun 12th, 2004, 04:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
MiniG Proud MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 384 Offline	Mine have never come off, even after repeated Ikea damages to the interior!

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