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Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

Side view mirror about fell off again. A twinkly wiggle. Mirror came off freely.

Not heated side view mirrors. Regular unheated side view mirrors.

Used the Electic products UV resist adhesive S6000 or marine or RV glue in 2016. No trace of that glue.

What glue do you use?

I see mirror epoxy or something on a Google (is evil) search.

Thank you.

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    Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

    I thank you very much for this post.

    I found a loose mirror one one of my two 240.

    Used polyurethane glue and expect it will last for the rest of my life.

    Roland








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    Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

    Redwood Chair Says:



    Side View Mirror Came Unglued

    https://turbobricks.com/index.php?threads/side-view-mirror-came-unglued.293513/

    "I'd stick that with PL polyurethane caulk."

    "I'd rough up the base with #40 grit, but the silvering on the mirror you can't sand."

    "Btw clean the mirror back with acetone, not alcohol."

    Researching you folks' i-dears.

    Acetone? Leaves a reside, yes, or cuts the grease or cheese better ... ?

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      Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

      Ahoy MacDuff,

      Dunno what the mirror needs to be glued to?
      They have special glue for attaching rear view mirrors to the windshield.
      Methinks you could call your local auto glass company for the info.
      Maybe have them replace your crappy cracked windshield while they're at it.
      That's assuming you have insurance.

      Hey did you move to Colo? Always one step ahead of the bill collectors?

      Cheers, Bill








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        Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

        Hi B.B.,

        Mr. Walker mentions 3M Adhesive and Mr Sousa mention Gorilla Glue (Urethane).

        Something that sticks to glass, I used that eclectic products' RV or Marine UV resist stuff, Not a trace remaining some years later. Glad I grabbed it as I saw thw loose mirror twinkle syndrome.

        Any idear's?

        I like the Alpine environment, yet CO-state is a NAZI sheet hole just like MO, NE, WY, MT, ID, WA, OR, CA, NV, UT. Counterclockwise western states circumnavigation wading through the toilet NAZI Murrikka. If you public servant is not part of it, that person knows about it, in any executive or other branch toilet at all levels of 'Murikka.

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          Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

          Hiya MacDuff,

          What's with all the Nazi infestation? Are you in the Kremlin?
          Maybe driving around Google or Kroeger's corporate HQ (to name just two)?

          The only experience I have with side view mirrors is having one get croaked
          and replacing with a JY unit. Don't go to the dealer unless price is no concern.

          Now I see that there's special adhesive sheets and strips and circles etc
          to bond the backing plate to the mirror. Have you considered them?

          https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Mirror-Glass-ADHESIVE-Driver/dp/B00WXGPMFC

          They sell curved and straight replacement mirrors with and without the adhesive sheet and some supply a silicone adhesive.

          It's odd how Murphy works. Because you mentioned wiggly side view mirrors,
          I noticed my driver side view starting to do the shimmy on the highway racetrack this weekend.
          Maybe my mirror is getting ready to fall off in sympathy with yours?

          Sorry to hear about Dia-beet-us over there, cut down on the beets.

          Cheers, Bill

          PS: Great Google popup ads here now (a public service): "Get 1-year CD @ 12% interest". That sounds good, but I'm waiting for a chance to pick up the Brooklyn bridge cheap.








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            Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

            Bill, I've used marine grade GE silicone sealant for mirror glass twice now and with no problems for over 2 years. After talking to mechanics, we decided the best pattern to prevent air bubbles and moisture being trapped was an upside down W inside an upside down U. Not too thin a bead, not too thick (definitely not too thick if it's a heated mirror as in the 900s). I put a small block of 2x4 against the glass and wrapped it tight as I could with multiple bungees for an overnight cure.
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            Dave -still with 940's, prev 740/240/140/120 You'd think I'd have learned by now








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              Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

              Hi Dave,

              OK on the silicone. Do you have any photo's?

              I see different methods that work and they must have some trade-off of performance, price, and ease of use.
              I talked to my local pal this AM and he used some 3M stuff before with success.
              Dunno what the auto glass places like to use.

              What do you make of my mirror shaking at high speed? It's never done that before.
              Does that mean that it's starting to fail? Does it come apart to inspect or do
              I wait for it to fall out?

              Cheers, Bill








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                Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

                A vibrating mirror image is the classic warning sign that the mirror glass is letting go from the backing plate. You're probably not far from the point, if not already there, where there will only be a hinge of bond left, seemingly often at the top, where you can lift the glass up a bit on the opposite side. Get some packing tape on before it completely lets go and smashes on the ground, until you're ready to tackle the job. When working the mirror off, use a sharp thin blade up under the edge of the glass working carefully back and forth. A sharpened, long bladed, flexible kitchen carving knife was my weapon of choice. The only tricky bit is being careful not to dig into the silvering, so dig into the plate side in areas where it doesn't want to separate. In the 900s it's like some kind of rubber film bond done under high heat. I imagine the later 240s are similar. It may come off a bit unevenly in places depending on how good you are. Just glue it up and stick it back down and you'll be good to go, maybe first using an isopropanol wipe to remove any dirt and oils. Acetone might also be useful to help roughen up the bonding surfaces, which I think I likely used.

                Here's the GE Marine Grade clear silicone sealant I used. Cost about $11 and in stock at a number of local hardware stores in Canada, but for some reason I'm not seeing it available in the USA, not even on Amazon, so you may have to find something similar. Marine Grade often means it includes UV protection, which is unimportant behind a silvered mirror. Flexibility to cope with expansion would be a necessary attribute, so definitely clear over anything with white pigment in it, also not latex water cleanup.


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                  Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

                  both mirrors on my porsche 944 fell off before I bought it. I assume they hit the ground and smashed. behind its a rubber backing. I got replacement mirrors from rockauto and they came with a thick double-stick tape which I dont really trust.. I thought I might use both, that and maybe the silicone, beside each other? not sure what sticks to rubber. im not sure if those are heated. I have some power mirrors from a 89 740 ( I took a whole car apart for spare parts) if someone needs them.








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                    you'll want a UV proof oor resist ... that mirros is trandlucent ... 200 1991

                    That 1991 240 mirror is translucent. While mirrored, you can see through it.

                    The lettering for the 'things are larger than they appear" is on the flexi plati9c backing plate. Or left on when it nearly fell off the first time.

                    You'll want a UV resist or proof adhesive something.

                    Thank you folks, kindly. Still fingering through your idea'rs!

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                      Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

                      Hi Dave,

                      OK on the silicone. Do you have any photo's?

                      I see different methods that work and they must have some trade-off of performance, price, and ease of use.
                      I talked to my local pal this AM and he used some 3M stuff before with success.
                      Dunno what the auto glass places like to use.

                      What do you make of my mirror shaking at high speed? It's never done that before.
                      Does that mean that it's starting to fail? Does it come apart to inspect or do
                      I wait for it to fall out?

                      Cheers, Bill








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                      Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

                      Hi Mr. Sousa,

                      For some reason I forget about Corolla Glue. I may buttger up the mirrors backside and the flexi backing 'plate' and hope to share in your success!

                      Thank you! Happy Mundane!








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                        Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

                        Hi,

                        Why not just try 3M Very High Bond double stick mounting tape from a hardware store.
                        You can buy it with different grades of holding power and widths.
                        You can sheet the whole mirror as itโ€™s foam flexible.
                        It is an instant peel and stick it to it.

                        Automotive parts house sell it for emblems and try for an extra price for outdoor in the sun applications.
                        Yours would not be in the sun but then neither does it show from under emblems.
                        But sincerely itโ€™s basically made one strength grade adhesive but using a wider contact surface area gives it more holding power.
                        If you study the selections in the hardware stores you can trim to fit as you go for other purposes.

                        ๐Ÿ™„. Need a toupee anyone. Imagine a skull cap made of stick-on Velcro material.
                        Only problem is the style, as in, which side would you want showing?
                        Fuzzy or stubby๐Ÿ˜ณ.
                        YourMight try showcasing that idea in Chicago โ€ฆ the Windy City.
                        I lost my ๐Ÿ˜‡ a long time ago.

                        ๐Ÿ˜Š
                        Phil








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                          Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

                          Hi Phil,

                          The very breezy city blew your side view mirror off?

                          That darned breeze!

                          Hope you got a replacement mirror that stays stuck so you can see them terrible Chicago drivers coming up on your starboard Volvo side!

                          I miss the 1970s and older 240 side view mirrors in the stainless housing on the stainless stalks. The glass and mirror appeared better. Or my nostalgia for Volvo long past makes it so.

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                            Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991


                            Howdy Kit,

                            Iโ€™ve had good success with 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant. Try local marine store or find it online. Reglued driverโ€™s mirror on my 90 240DL. No problemoโ€ฆ.

                            Later,
                            JW

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                              Passenger side view mirror glue, pleeeeze? 200 1991

                              Hy Mr. Walker!

                              Thank you.

                              I sort of need to restore by bag of adhesive pharmacopeia.

                              I'll check up the 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant at local vendors.

                              I'll guess the same on the 1990 240 DL wagon passenger side side view mirror, rotting in Warren or St. Charles county, MOe, may have done the same, tho sitting there for nearly three years,

                              Thank you!

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