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Hi Folks, The stem of my interior mirror is in need of re-chroming. I see on some of the Ebay adverts that 'the stem' has been re-chromed but I cannot see how to get the stem separated from the base of the mirror (that is the 'ball and socket'). Can anyone assist please?

Again many thanks for the informative support.

Neil

Hi Neil,

I'm in the same boat and assumed I would have to buy a complete mirror and stem, particularly as my mirror is not so good now.

Brian

I have had mine apart in the past ,so will attack it this weekend and take some pics to post on here this weekend.

If you take a strong thin bladed knife and insert along the length carefully along the top or bottom of the mirror glass, the glass can be prised from the mirror casing.Be careful not to exert to much pressure as you can chip the mirror or damage the casing as the metal is very thin! With the glass removed you will have easy access to the fixings which hold the stalk in place. Be sure to take note of how it is assembled as you may well forget by the time you get the stalk back from the chromers. I have used this method on numerous occasions building a good mirror with components from 2/3 others. I hope this is of some help. Colin.

Many thanks Folks/Colin, sounds tricky but will have a go.

Neil

Hi Neil, It is easier than you would think,It just takes a bit of confidence and a little dexterity which I am sure you have in spades on both counts! Let me know how you go! Colin.