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Title: what adhesive do you recommend for rear view mirrors?
Post by: notnilc20 on November 16, 2012, 04:41:53 PM

This is for the side mirrors

I've heard 3m double sided tape, silicone glue, epoxy, polyurethane sealant, super weatherstripping,,,,,,what's the best to use though?  Thanks

Title: Re: what adhesive do you recommend for rear view mirrors?
Post by: 01Lambiero on November 16, 2012, 08:54:38 PM

How about putting nuts on the studs or doesn't your mirrors use studs?  What year Lamborghini are you referring to?  Jim

Title: Re: what adhesive do you recommend for rear view mirrors?
Post by: notnilc20 on November 17, 2012, 12:26:19 AM

Quote from: 01Lambiero on November 16, 2012, 08:54:38 PM

How about putting nuts on the studs or doesn't your mirrors use studs?  What year Lamborghini are you referring to?  Jim

It's for the Mercy2 or G28,  Replica rear view side mirrors, I took the guts out of a Saturn mirror and cut it down and mounted that piece inside the Replica mirror body, then I made a template and had a glass company cut me some glass and I just need to use some kind of adhesive to mount this glass to the rotator piece

Title: Re: what adhesive do you recommend for rear view mirrors?
Post by: No Bull on November 17, 2012, 04:42:02 AM

For the rear view mirror that's attached to the windshield, 3M makes a two part adhesive that works very well in all temperatures.  As for the side mirrors, I agree with Jim that setting and bonding some studs in mirror bases and then using these to bolt the mirrors to the door is the best way to secure them and this always gives you a way of removing them later on (repairs, painting, servicing).

Chris 

Title: Re: what adhesive do you recommend for rear view mirrors?
Post by: jdinner on November 17, 2012, 06:34:48 AM

I think you are asking about how to attach the new mirror glass to the power mirror motor inside the housing.
Use silicone. Use popsicle sticks and tape to hold it in place for 12 hours.

Title: Re: what adhesive do you recommend for rear view mirrors?
Post by: notnilc20 on November 17, 2012, 07:12:08 PM

Quote from: jdinner on November 17, 2012, 06:34:48 AM

I think you are asking about how to attach the new mirror glass to the power mirror motor inside the housing.
Use silicone. Use popsicle sticks and tape to hold it in place for 12 hours.

This is correct.  I've already made my mounts for the mirror housing and the mechanics inside I just didn't know what adhesive to use for the actual glass mirror.  I re-read my question and realized it was a bit vague......Sorry.  Thanks alot.

Title: Re: what adhesive do you recommend for rear view mirrors?
Post by: rodrieguz on March 31, 2013, 09:43:57 AM

X2 on the silicone for mounting the glass to the plate.  5yrs & still holding strong

Title: Re: what adhesive do you recommend for rear view mirrors?
Post by: pkovgolf on October 13, 2013, 01:52:31 AM

What are the best mirrors and motors to use (for the LP640 mirrors (Robs))?

Also, are there any details for cutting them for converting to folding mirrors?

pjkovach@comcast.net
Thank you!
Peter

Title: Re: what adhesive do you recommend for rear view mirrors?
Post by: Tallon on October 13, 2013, 09:16:38 AM

I am thinking that it was the suburban replacement mirror, from an auto part store. not sure on the year or part #, this discussion was on the old forum.
for g28^ (rob sells g28's)

Title: Re: what adhesive do you recommend for rear view mirrors?
Post by: LP640 on October 13, 2013, 10:10:54 PM

Quote from: pkovgolf on October 13, 2013, 01:52:31 AM

What are the best mirrors and motors to use (for the LP640 mirrors (Robs))?

Also, are there any details for cutting them for converting to folding mirrors?

pjkovach@comcast.net
Thank you!
Peter

Interested in the same thing.

Title: Re: what adhesive do you recommend for rear view mirrors?
Post by: Tallon on October 14, 2013, 06:36:08 AM

Quote from: LP640 on October 13, 2013, 10:10:54 PM

Quote from: pkovgolf on October 13, 2013, 01:52:31 AM

What are the best mirrors and motors to use (for the LP640 mirrors (Robs))?

Also, are there any details for cutting them for converting to folding mirrors?

pjkovach@comcast.net
Thank you!
Peter

Interested in the same thing.

Which part? did you try the motors that connect to the mirror switch?