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IWantaScoobyNow 16 May 2003 09:38 AM

Not actually on my subaru, but on my focus. The rear view mirror has fallen off after 6 months (not bad for a ford though). I have tried everything I can think of too stick it back on nothing has worked.
Even my local dealer doesnt seem to know how to do it, strange considering that they fit them.

I have tried the following, super glue, double sided tape, no more nails. Anyone got any ideas?.

simb 2 16 May 2003 09:42 AM

On my old car I had the same problem, I used double sided sticky pads that some people use to stick their number plates on with (me included), they are white and can be obtained from most number plate shops.
Don't use those green pads you get in petrol stations as there ****e.

simb

Jiggerypokery 16 May 2003 12:43 PM

Loctite Glass Glue. It's superglue in the usual tube, but with a few plastic gauze strips.
You could also try a hot-melt glue gun.

3times 16 May 2003 12:45 PM

Try 'mirror pads'

Make sure you heat up the pad to activate the glue.

BruceWarne 16 May 2003 12:45 PM

Did you know that you do get special rear view mirror glue? Or just as any motor-glass fitment center.

hutton_d 16 May 2003 03:09 PM



Try Halfords. That's where mine came from ....

Dave

T2000UK 16 May 2003 04:13 PM

I had the same problem with the rear view mirror in my old Astrs GTE.

Tried the pads, they were cr@p!!

I ended up using silicon sealer. Worked great. Dampens down small vibrations & can be removed by sliding a razor blade in the gap.

Carl2 16 May 2003 04:29 PM

Araldite worked on an old car for me, just don't expect to take it off again.

wakeboardar 16 May 2003 04:39 PM

a product called mitre bond

robski 16 May 2003 04:41 PM

mix some weetabix and milk

apply to mirror and hold in place for a day

totally un-removable

have you ever left some in a bowl for a day?
you will know what I mean

Silver Scooby Sport 16 May 2003 05:46 PM

Robski :D a classic mate truly is lol

Lunchie 16 May 2003 05:50 PM

We had the same problem with my wife's Fiesta (must be something about Fords ;)). After trying various glues, which worked for a couple of weeks at a time my wife popped down the local Ford dealer, smiled sweetly, and asked if they could help. They refixed for no charge, but advised that once they come off, try not to apply any pressure to the mirror if moving.

Good luck with yours!

Lunchie

TIFF-C20WTH 16 May 2003 06:10 PM

Gripfill

Known as "No more Nails"

Fuzz 16 May 2003 07:43 PM

6" nail ??

;)

Andy


bluto22b 16 May 2003 07:48 PM

Gum bond. Just ask at your nearest hardware store ;)

john_s 16 May 2003 09:36 PM

When the mirror came off when i had my mondeo, i got a mirror sticky pad for it from the local ford dealer for about 26p.

As mentioned above, just heat it up before sticking it on.

John.

P1Fanatic 16 May 2003 10:51 PM


robski wrote....mix some weetabix and milk

apply to mirror and hold in place for a day

totally un-removable

have you ever left some in a bowl for a day?
you will know what I mean
Lol you know it. Once I left some and then someone else put a mug on top and the thing was loctited in place. Needed to soak it for almost a day to get the fooker loose :)

Simon.

IWantaScoobyNow 17 May 2003 01:56 PM

cheers guys, few ideas for me to try there. see what i can do this afternoon.


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