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Title: interior mirror
Post by: elite_one on 26 August 2009, 17:06:30

Hi all

could anyone suggest a permanent solution for fixing my interior mirror to the windscreen ... have tried a variety of different glues , pads and resins ... none have lasted ... getting frustrated  :'( :'( :'(

TIA :y :y

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: dbug on 26 August 2009, 17:37:15

Think the windscreen people used to use "superglue" to bond metal plate to windscreen Once gone off mirror will slide onto plate.  Now windscreens come with plate already bonded.

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: elite_one on 26 August 2009, 17:46:02

will 'bog standard ' superglue hold a auto dim mirror ???

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: Andy H on 26 August 2009, 17:51:11

Araldite do a 2 part superglue http://www.huntsman.com/advanced_materials/eng/Markets/Adhesives/For_Consumers/Araldite%C2%AE_Consumer_Adhesives/index.cfm?pageID=5902 would that be the one?

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: elite_one on 26 August 2009, 18:00:52

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Araldite do a 2 part superglue http://www.huntsman.com/advanced_materials/eng/Markets/Adhesives/For_Consumers/Araldite%C2%AE_Consumer_Adhesives/index.cfm?pageID=5902 would that be the one?

cheers Andy :y

tried the instant clear ... lasted for a day or so then gave up ::) ::)

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: Jimbob on 26 August 2009, 18:03:49

just drill a hole through the screen, and use a screw  :y

job done  ;D

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: Ratty on 26 August 2009, 18:08:12

Careful Jimbob someone might think your serious and try it ;)

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: LFF64 on 26 August 2009, 18:08:39

You stupid boy  ::)

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: elite_one on 26 August 2009, 18:10:36

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Careful Jimbob someone might think your serious and try it ;)

Damn !!! you mean he wasn't serious :-? :-? :-?

better put the black&decker away ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: Andy H on 26 August 2009, 18:11:48

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Araldite do a 2 part superglue http://www.huntsman.com/advanced_materials/eng/Markets/Adhesives/For_Consumers/Araldite%C2%AE_Consumer_Adhesives/index.cfm?pageID=5902 would that be the one?

cheers Andy :y

tried the instant clear ... lasted for a day or so then gave up ::) ::)

I had to stick the interior mirror back on in my MK1 carlton about 20 years ago. On that occasion I used old school (12 hours to set?) Araldite & it took more than one attempt. The glass needs to be absolutely clean & absolutely dry. Don't breath on it. Ideally pick a dry sunny day  ;) (but if Flintshire is anything like Cornwall you might be better off warming the glass with a hair dryer first ::))

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: LFF64 on 26 August 2009, 18:12:40

Have you tried popping too a windscreen fitting place and just see if they have anything ,.
May cost you  a drink its worth a try  :y

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: elite_one on 26 August 2009, 18:15:43

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Have you tried popping too a windscreen fitting place and just see if they have anything ,.
May cost you  a drink its worth a try  :y

Thanks

never thought of that .... will give it a try :y :y

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: Ratty on 26 August 2009, 18:19:34

I used J B Weld to re stick my old rover 800's high level rear light to the rear window, firkin good stuff that, but needs a good 24 hour curing time.

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: elite_one on 26 August 2009, 18:28:48

Thanks for all the advice :y :y.... given me plenty of options ... appreciated

Title: Re: interior mirror
Post by: Andy B on 26 August 2009, 23:30:19

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Hi all

could anyone suggest a permanent solution for fixing my interior mirror to the windscreen ... have tried a variety of different glues , pads and resins ... none have lasted ... getting frustrated  :'( :'( :'(

TIA :y :y

I've used .... in the past
(http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Images/DB_Detail/_11822_163930.jpg)

http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/sp-2-2294-11822-loctite-glass-bond-3ml-tube.asp