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Topic: rear view mirror don't stick
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Neb
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Sasakwa, OK, USA
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 02-15-2006 10:18 PM
 
Hello,
I am trying to attach the rear view mirror to the windshield on my 70 Cougar. I have tried Permatex rear view mirror adhesive 3 times and it will not set up. Have done exactly as directions have said. The stuff will just not set up. Has anybody used anything else that works? Any advice? This is kind of driving me nuts! On a side note, I ended up getting my radiator repaired at a little shop near home for $30.00. Man, that was cool!!
Thanks all!------------------
70 351 Cougar
68 289 Mustang
70 340 Challenger
65 Panhead Chopper
8 kids, 1 wife & a weiner dog
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 2592
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 02-15-2006 10:30 PM
Years ago, I used to work for Safelite Auto Glass. I can tell you the mirror adheasive we used was much better than what is available over the counter. See a local glass shop and have them glue it up there. When I worked there, Safelite would do it for free.------------------
Greg W.
M&M #3962 MCA #52100
2002 Laser Red GT Coupe The Highwayman 3
1991 F-150 XLT 4x2 5.0 Ole Faithful
Southern Maryland Mustang Club
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/hwyman3.html
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 02-16-2006 03:04 AM
If you haven't already done it, the mirror itself has to be removed from the mounting bracket and the braket glued to clean glass (mounting bracket has to be completely clean and smooth also). Put two stips of masking tape over the bracket for a few hours until the Permatex sits up. Then reattach the mirror head.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 02-19-2006 07:14 AM
I tried several brands that didn't work until I discovered "Rear View Mirror Adhesive" from Cyclo. This is an American product so you should be able to find it easily. It does exactly what all the others said they would do but didn't.
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Neb
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Sasakwa, OK, USA
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 02-20-2006 07:27 PM
Thanks to you all for advice. As soon as it warms up a bit I will get to it again!! Freezing here!
Be cool!------------------
70 351 Cougar
68 289 Mustang
70 340 Challenger
65 Panhead Chopper
8 kids, 1 wife & a weiner dog
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Jake11
Gearhead Posts: 246
From: Banning,Ca,USA
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 02-28-2006 09:19 PM
Did you scrape the old glue off with a
razorblade, then clean with acetone or laq.
thinner?
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