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Title: What should i use for wing mirror adhesion?
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 06 September 2012, 10:04

Right ive just got a us drivers side wing mirror imported and the back of it is flat but looks like it should be stuck on some how.It is a genuine part and heated too so it has a couple of terminals on the back.

Before i whip my mirror off i want to have the stuff to hand to re fit the us one.
Im guessing behind the original mirror it is flat to allow you to stick it on.
Any ideas what i can use to stick it on with that will last forever and WONT fall off?Ive been waiting for this for a couple of months so dont want to lose it. :grin:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421639_10152079947320389_1164842806_n.jpg)

Thanks lads.

Gaz

Title: Re: What should i use for wing mirror adhesion?
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 07 September 2012, 07:04

Thanks for your help you tossers. :grin:

Title: Re: What should i use for wing mirror adhesion?
Post by: logeyboy on 07 September 2012, 10:57

Take your pick...


http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesives+Sealants/Grab+Adhesive/d180/sd3199

Title: Re: What should i use for wing mirror adhesion?
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 07 September 2012, 17:29

Will pink grip do the job then?I reckon i have some of that at work :)

Title: Re: What should i use for wing mirror adhesion?
Post by: leigh_harty on 10 September 2012, 17:44

Quote from: LowlifeDubber on 07 September 2012, 17:29

Will pink grip do the job then?I reckon i have some of that at work :)

Test it on another useless mirror? Dont want them bad boy us ones falling off  :grin:

Title: Re: What should i use for wing mirror adhesion?
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 10 September 2012, 18:35

I got some of that pink grip from work at the weekend so i will stick a small child to the wall tonight and if its still there in the morning i will give it a whirl. :evil:

Title: Re: What should i use for wing mirror adhesion?
Post by: Thom89 on 10 September 2012, 23:02

Use the sticky pads that are used to fix new No plates, If the mirror is meant to be held on with adhesive from the Factory, then this is how it would have been done...

Thom

Title: Re: What should i use for wing mirror adhesion?
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 11 September 2012, 06:45

Quote from: Thom89 on 10 September 2012, 23:02

Use the sticky pads that are used to fix new No plates, If the mirror is meant to be held on with adhesive from the Factory, then this is how it would have been done...

Thom

Ah right.Ok Thom.I was concerned with them being foam type pads they might make the mirror stick out a bit?

Title: Re: What should i use for wing mirror adhesion?
Post by: Wayne on 11 September 2012, 10:55

Number plate fixes or trim tape will do the job all ok.

Title: Re: What should i use for wing mirror adhesion?
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 11 September 2012, 14:25

No more nails strip is what i used on my number plates.. nearly broke my wrist trying to take them off! :grin:

Title: Re: What should i use for wing mirror adhesion?
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 11 September 2012, 18:29

Well i ended up using the pink grip stuff and its worked a treat.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/253042_10152094151950389_699754250_n.jpg)
Thanks for the help lads.