Would you guys have any recommendation for rear view mirror adhesives that are not the regular little packets you get from the parts store? For the first time, I have not had any luck with this little packet when installing the mirror in one of my thunderbirds. The mirror simply does not hold and falls off with a very light touch, even after allowing for the glue to cure. I wanted to use some sort of industrial cleaner on the glass and try the little packet again, but I'm open to suggestions from this group who always seems to be keen on the best products to use.
Thanks!
CB42366 - 1991 850i 6-speed. Brilliantrot & Black Nappa Leather
CD00144 - 1994 850CSi. Hellrot & Black Nappa Leather
My other projects:
Supercharged Tbirds, V8 Tbirds, V8 Mustang Convertible, Audi V8 Quattro & Audi S8
first off, acetone and a new single edged razor blade to clean the window surface AND the mirror mount.
the superglue/ammonia stuff they give you at the parts store is actually more than capable of doing this job but the glass guys do have a better cyanoacrylate / base catalyst mix you could take the car in to have applied.
But really, the secret is in the cleaning. Unless you get every spec of everything off the mating surfaces, no glue will work
'91 Dinan 860 Stage III (new 6L engine)
'91 Dinan 850 TT stage III (brand new engine) 21st Century Tech meets 18th Century Dinan...
'91 850i 6sp (mint) (sold)
'90 Dinan 750iL TT stage III (Guido - The Beast)
'94 850 CSi The Detroit Auto Show car (restored to factory perfect) (sold)
'96 850Ci, The George Carlin car
''73 3.0 csi, '08 535i, '03 X5 4.6is
...and a few other non BMW cars
My 1991 850 was missing its rear view mirror when I bought it. Thanks for the glue back on trick.
What are my options for a rear view mirror? What are potential Donor Vehicles?
Permatex 11067 rear view mirror adhesive. I used years ago and it worked. I think it is still on the market.
see my website with pics http://twrite.org/shogunnew/fixes/body.html
LOCTITE Product 319 Rear View Mirror Bonder is a single component, anaerobic structural adhesive for bonding dissimilar materials such as metals and glass. The product cures when confined between close fitting parts with the aid of activator impregnated mesh.
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PErfect, thanks all for the suggestions!
CB42366 - 1991 850i 6-speed. Brilliantrot & Black Nappa Leather
CD00144 - 1994 850CSi. Hellrot & Black Nappa Leather
My other projects:
Supercharged Tbirds, V8 Tbirds, V8 Mustang Convertible, Audi V8 Quattro & Audi S8
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