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Post by nickjaxe on Dec 6, 2014 20:57:03 GMT 1
Hi guys...the interior mirror on my daughters KA keeps falling off, I have been using those little sticky pads to reattach....but the mirror falls off again within a few weeks, I have cleaned and degreased the screen and the mirror....any tips guys. P.S. have they got to be attched in this manor for the MOT...I could do it with self tappers into a metal section?  ? Nick. |
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Post by rpm on Dec 6, 2014 21:32:04 GMT 1
Those sticky pads are a waste of time at this time of year. Only ever found them succesful in summer times when they can bake in the sun.
I use Loctite mirror bonder (there are other equivalents), its a pain to use, but does work if follow instructions correctly
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Post by Karl on Dec 6, 2014 21:36:35 GMT 1
Hi guys...the interior mirror on my daughters KA keeps falling off, I have been using those little sticky pads to reattach....but the mirror falls off again within a few weeks, I have cleaned and degreased the screen and the mirror....any tips guys. P.S. have they got to be attched in this manor for the MOT...I could do it with self tappers into a metal section? ? Nick. You only need 2 mirrors for mot Offside is mandatory But can have both outers and no centre Or centre but no nearside |
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Post by Karl on Dec 6, 2014 21:39:02 GMT 1
Those sticky pads are a waste of time at this time of year. Only ever found them succesful in summer times when they can bake in the sun. I use Loctite mirror bonder (there are other equivalents), its a pain to use, but does work if follow instructions correctly Yes they are a pain those sticky pads |
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Post by spannermonkey on Dec 6, 2014 22:45:33 GMT 1
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Post by natedog on Dec 7, 2014 9:41:52 GMT 1
Usr a mirror bonder kit. They come with a runny stuff you apply to the screen, a mesh pad that you trim to size and put on the screen ontop of the runny stuff, then press the mirror against it for 30 seconds or so.
The mesh contains the activator for the glue.
I've used this stuff on several cars with total success. Never needed to redo one
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Post by natedog on Dec 7, 2014 9:49:01 GMT 1
This stuff (other brands are available, but use one with the mesh)
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Post by Rhubarb on Dec 7, 2014 11:32:05 GMT 1
DON'T use superglue on windscreens....It can and will weaken and crack. |
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Post by Rhubarb on Dec 7, 2014 11:34:28 GMT 1
Hi guys...the interior mirror on my daughters KA keeps falling off, I have been using those little sticky pads to reattach....but the mirror falls off again within a few weeks, I have cleaned and degreased the screen and the mirror....any tips guys. P.S. have they got to be attched in this manor for the MOT...I could do it with self tappers into a metal section? ? Nick. If the car is getting or staying damp inside then as you have found out these pads don't last long. What I have done in the past with success is carefully warm up the spot on the screen with a hairdryer... |
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Post by spannermonkey on Dec 7, 2014 11:38:08 GMT 1
DON'T use superglue on windscreens....It can and will weaken and crack. Could be right but still attached as it sails down the road,bye  |
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Post by remmington on Dec 7, 2014 12:06:11 GMT 1
DON'T use superglue on windscreens....It can and will weaken and crack. Umm... Good post! I have been using super glue and activator in a can for this job for years! You learn something new every day! Good info! |
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Post by sierra3dr on Dec 7, 2014 12:48:43 GMT 1
Gets some Q-bond,better than superglue
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Post by nickjaxe on Dec 7, 2014 16:16:58 GMT 1
Just looked at Q bond on youtube....I think its just std super glue and Bi Carb with a coulor added...used that for years...works brill and cost next to nowt.
Nick.
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Post by eddypeck on Dec 9, 2014 18:06:18 GMT 1
Are you getting the sticky pads form the dealer or universal ones from a general car parts shop?
I had this years ago on a Ford, I kept buying sticky pads. Then eventually was in a main dealer and I asked about it, they sold me a genuine stick pad for about 50p and it worked perfectly. The universal ones were foam the genuine one was micro thin.
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Post by nickjaxe on Dec 10, 2014 20:09:20 GMT 1
I got them off ebay...I did wonder as the ones ford fit seem fine...
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